Med en fitta på magen: feministiska symboler i teori och praktik

Sammanfattning: This study aims to collect, sort and analyze feminist symbols used during four demonstrations in Lund and Malmö on the International women’s day 2014. The theoretical focus lies upon how the participants in the study use the symbols as a tool for representation. The material consists of about 100 photographs taken during the demonstrations, in accordance to the method of photo-documentation, and 22 interviews with participants in the demonstrations. Symbols discussed in the study are, among others, the women’s symbol, the women’s movement’s symbol, the transgender symbol, the cunt as a symbol and the rainbow flag. It also concerns Pussy Riot, Frida Kahlo and My Little Pony, to mention a few. Furthermore, the study discusses how the symbols are worn and the feelings attached to them, and puts the symbols in a historical context. The conclusion draws focus to how the representation through symbols is depending on three dimensions of vision. In the demonstrations, the participants see other symbols and other participants see theirs. This creates a greater sense of community which makes it easier for the participants to demand their share of the public space, and deal with the gaze from people outside of the movement.