craftivism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkrɑːf.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ us/ˈkræf.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
手工艺主义(通过制作手工艺品来尝试实现政治或社会变革的活动)
the activity of using crafts (= sewing or making things yourself using your hands) to try to achieve political or social change
For many, craftivism is intended to change the world through creativity. 许多人认为手工艺主义旨在通过创造力改变世界。
The artist and activist used craftivism to help a community of vulnerable refugees, getting them to stitch a quilt together. 这位艺术家和活动家通过让难民把被子缝在一起的手工艺主义行为来帮助这个弱势难民社区。
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- What’s most impressive about craftivism is that it’s always done with intent, with specific individuals in mind.
- Our unique "gentle protest" approach to craftivism has helped to change hearts, minds, policies and laws around the world.
- I’ve been reflecting on ways craftivism can be an effective tool for anti-racism.
- Craftivism includes yarn-bombing, cross-stitching political messages, or making hand-woven banners for protests.