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6. Narrative Shift with Cristina Jimenez Moreta and Alan Jenkins

Practical Radicals

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Transformative Power of Narratives in Social Movements

The chapter explores how narrative work in movements like Occupy Wall Street paved the way for addressing inequalities and mobilizing campaigns such as student debt abolition and the Fight for 15. It emphasizes the significance of storytelling in community organizing, using examples like the immigrant youth movement to showcase the power of personal narratives in building solidarity. The discussion underscores the need for intentional narrative strategies that center on shared stories and values to drive social change and counter toxic narratives.

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