Sometimes our collective goal is to dislodge harmful or unhelpful narratives. The question is how we do this strategically and in service of our long-term goals.
Horizons’ exploration of counter narratives seeks to surface the tensions and trade-offs involved in counter narrative work, specifically in the context of authoritarian resurgence, when the narrative terrain is so deeply influenced by fear-based, toxic othering with real world impacts that clearly need disruption. The insights from research and practice that we have gathered help us understand how narrative power is shaped, deployed, and felt across communities.
Counter-narrative strategies are a way to expand both the participants and the possibilities in building a more just, democratic future. Click here to learn more and explore our narrative caselets.
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Resource Types: Publications
Area Of Work: Catalyzing Change through Learning
Initiatives Category: Narrative Engagement Across Difference
Resource Keywords: Narratives
