2009 Iran Election: Women's Revolution? Twitter Revolution? at 10AB | Do512

2009 Iran Election: Women's Revolution? Twitter Revolution?

WHEN:: Sun. 03/14 | 11:00AM
WHERE:: 10AB

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By campaigning and protesting Iranian women surprised onlookers through their sociopolitical participation during the 2009 Iranian election. What led to the sudden appearance of an invisible part of Iranian society, and what role did emerging media play? This panel will discuss online political activity during and prior to the election.

Presenters: Roja Bandari , UCLA - Mona Kasra, University of Texas Dallas - Shireen Mitchell, Digital Sisters/Women Wired In - Dr David Parry, UT Dallas