Lilah Shandel
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Research Mentor(s): Michael Heaney
Co-Presenter: Stacey, Carina
Research Mentor School/College/Department: University of Glasgow (Scotland) / NonUM
Presentation Date: April 20
Presentation Type: Oral5
Session: Session 4 – 2:40pm – 3:30 pm
Room: Breakout room 3
Authors: Lilah Shandel, Carina Stacey
Presenter: 5
Abstract
This study was conducted in order to better understand the people attending the Women’s March that occurred in October of 2021. The research looked at the demographics of protesters, as well as their political ideologies, their reasons for protesting, organizations that protesters are a part of, and prior experiences in political activism. We then compared and logged the data that identified demographics, voting preferences, and involvement in political action. This work is being done because protests play a big role in modern society, so it is important to look at the influence and impact of the people who are involving themselves in them. By going through these procedures, it was evident that certain historical days had large national protests. The survey data revealed that people of certain political leanings and age groups were more likely to attend the Women’s March than other groups of people. Furthermore, the data revealed that certain organizations, such as Planned Parenthood and the National Organization for Women, successfully turned out many protesters to the event. This study adds information to the growing research into politics and protests and can aid with looking at changing political climates and patterns. **this abstract is subject to change
Interdisciplinary, Social Sciences
