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“Occupy is anything but a protest movement. That's why it has been so hard for news agencies to express or even discern the 'demands' of the growing legions of Occupy participants around the nation, and even the world.” quote by Douglas Rushkoff
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“Occupy is anything but a protest movement. That's why it has been so hard for news agencies to express or even discern the 'demands' of the growing legions of Occupy participants around the nation, and even the world.”

Douglas Rushkoff

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Source Article: “The Occupy Movement and Media” in Wired, 2011

Occupy’s decentralized nature makes it hard for media to define clear demands.

In simple terms: Movements can be vague to media.

Key Takeaway

Seek clear communication within movements.

Themes

politics media social movements

Mood

analytical critical

Type

explanatory reflective

When to use this quote

  • activist organizing
  • journalism
  • public policy

Key Concepts

sociology communication theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can movements articulate demands?
  • What role should media play?
A Different Perspective

Lack of clear goals can dilute impact.

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