Craftivism

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/craftivism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is craftivism?Craftivism is when people use knitting, sewing, or other crafts to share messages and help make the world better.
2. How can I start craftivism?You can start by using a craft you already know, like knitting or drawing, to make something that shows a message you care about.

Anti-capitalism: Opposition to capitalism as an economic and social system, advocating for alternatives.
Environmentalism: A broad philosophy and social movement concerned with protecting the natural environment.
Third-Wave Feminism: A diverse movement that emerged in the 1990s, focusing on intersectionality, individual agency, and challenging gender norms.