Abstract
Computerization, digitalization and datafication are by far no neutral or self-dependent occurrences. They are, to a large degree, co-determined by heterogeneous actors who reflect about, construct, configure, manipulate or even control media. The contributors to this issue put the spotlight on these actors and investigate how they influence, shape and (re)configure broader social constellations. Instead of exploring what people <em>do with media</em>, the articles focus on the many ways individuals, civil society initiatives, corporations and social movements <em>act on media</em>. The notion of <em>acting on media</em> denotes the efforts of a wide range of actors to take an active part in the molding of media organizations, infrastructures and technologies that are part of the fabric of everyday life. Therefore, by conceptualizing <em>acting on media</em> as a form of political action, the issue aims to contribute to ongoing discussions on the media practice paradigm.
Highlights
Issue This editorial is part of the issue “Acting on Media: Influencing, Shaping and (Re)Configuring the Fabric of Everyday Life”, edited by Sigrid Kannengießer and Sebastian Kubitschko (University of Bremen, Germany)
Keywords acting on media; civil society organizations; media appropriation; media corporations; media practice; social movements
Instead of exploring what people do with media, the following articles turn the spotlight to the many ways civil society initiatives, corporations or social movements act on media
Summary
Issue This editorial is part of the issue “Acting on Media: Influencing, Shaping and (Re)Configuring the Fabric of Everyday Life”, edited by Sigrid Kannengießer and Sebastian Kubitschko (University of Bremen, Germany). Keywords acting on media; civil society organizations; media appropriation; media corporations; media practice; social movements
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
