Chapter
The Knitivism Club: Feminist Pedagogies of Touch
Abstract
Knitting is oft en perceived of as a gendered and aged activity and conjures up images of grandmothers in rocking chairs, wool socks, and baby blankets. However, in the past decade alone, knitting has seen an increase in popularity among youth. While the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement and third-wave feminism are contributing factors to the knitting revival (Wills, 2007), other reasons include a new approach to connectivity and resistance. In a …
Authors
O’Donald S; Hatza N; Springgay S
Book title
Handbook of Public Pedagogy Education and Learning Beyond Schooling
Pagination
pp. 327-332
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
DOI
10.4324/9780203863688-50