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Category Archives: Mass Media
Teacher Strikes: Why Now?
In February 2018, 34,000 West Virginia teachers went on strike and shut down every school in the state. The strike lasted nine days and ended when Governor Jim Justice committed to veto all the anti-union legislation and gave teachers a … Continue reading
Posted in Mass Media, Politics, Teaching
Tagged activism, arizona, Donald Trump, kentucky, Occupy Movement, oklahoma, Tea Party Movement, teacher strikes, west virginia
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Galentine’s Day: What It Tells Us About Our Changing Society
The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet. – Adrienne Rich Continue reading
Posted in Gender, Mass Media, Politics
Tagged #MeToo Campaign, feminism, friendship, Galentine's Day, gender
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The Failure of the #MeToo Movement
The sheer number of women who have pushed back against a culture that often devalues them and their expertise is impressive. Likewise, the number of men who have actually lost their jobs as a result of their bad behavior is a step in the right direction. But, have we really seen a shift in America culture? Continue reading
Posted in Gender, Mass Media, Politics
Tagged #MeToo Campaign, feminism, social change, social media, social movements, Time Person of the Year
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The Rise of the Alt-Right – Why Now?
Coalitions, particularly ones where diverse groups don’t have a lot in common, are difficult to sustain. Sure, these groups are currently united in their general hostility toward racial and ethnic minorities- and their right to share their concerns over an increasingly diverse country. But, as with other movements, these groups will find that more divides them then binds them together. Factions will rise and the loose coalition of groups will fall. Continue reading
Why the #MeToo Campaign Matters
This post originally appeared on Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions The #MeToo hashtag is everywhere. You are hard pressed to go on Facebook, Twitter, or virtually any news outlet without seeing or hearing a reference to this recent campaign. Just in … Continue reading
Posted in Gender, Mass Media, Politics
Tagged #MeToo Campaign, activism, sexual assault, sexual harassment, social media
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Social Media and the Sit-in
Check out my interview with Epoch Times on the role social media played in the sit-in. “Without platforms like Periscope and Facebook live, Americans may not have learned about—or witnessed—this political protest,” said Deana Rohlinger, professor of sociology at Florida State … Continue reading
Posted in Mass Media, Mass Media and News, Politics
Tagged #NoBillNoBreak, activism, gun control, Politics, social media
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Politics and Planned Parenthood
Check out my piece in Contexts Magazine. It is currently available online here. politics and planned parenthood by Deana A. Rohlinger Planned Parenthood found itself caught in the middle of a political maelstrom last fall after the pro-life group, Center … Continue reading
Interview on Abortion Politics with No Jargon
Listen to my recent interview on abortion politics and the elections (among other things) with Avi from No Jargon. Download this and other interviews here.
Posted in Mass Media, Mass Media and News, Politics, Uncategorized
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Planned Parenthood: The Battle Continues
In the long term, Planned Parenthood should prepare itself for a public relations battle that, eventually, will have political and financial consequences. Continue reading
Posted in Mass Media, Politics
Tagged abortion, activism, America, Hilary Clinton, Planned Parenthood, Politics, presidential race, women's health
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