The Politicization of Mumsnet

The Politicization of Mumsnet investigates the growing politicization of this parenting discussion forum and its use by politicians to influence middle-class women in the UK. Understood as a safe space for gender-critical voices, the site has spawned real-life activism and continues to be both praised and attacked for its support of free speech on controversial subjects. Its discussion topics expand beyond traditional 'mothering' subjects to include politics, feminism and topical news. This book investigates how Mumsnet has become a crucial and central part of the "co-operative constellation" of a resurgent women's rights movement in the UK. It argues that its openness to discussion around this subject has allowed the site to function as a subaltern counter-public wherein gender-critical feminists have been able to share information and opinions, but also formulate plans for action and agitation.