BLM Frames: Which Identity Angle Spur Protest or Support?

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The Black Lives Matter movement has sparked widespread protests and media attention since 2013.

Survey Experiment Results:

Different identity frames (Black Nationalist, Feminist, LGBTQ+ Rights) affect African American responses differently 🏷️
Exposure influences willingness to support, trust, canvass reps about BLM 🔍

Key Implications:

Intersectional messaging matters for movement effectiveness 💡
Findings suggest nuanced strategies may be needed in racial justice mobilization ⚖️

Researchers can now explore how tailored frames might optimize engagement and conversion across diverse populations.

Article card for article: Which Identity Frames Boost Support for and Mobilization in the #BlackLivesMatter Movement? An Experimental Test

Which Identity Frames Boost Support for and Mobilization in the #BlackLivesMatter Movement? An Experimental Test was authored by Tabitha Bonilla and Alvin Tillery. It was published by Cambridge in APSR in 2020.