Give It Arrest examined the literature behind Extinction Rebellion’s theory of change and protest tactics; it found a flawed argument, based on questionable and inappropriate sources. The research was launched in physical and virtual spaces where Extinction Rebellion activists were gathering and organising for protests occurring at the time. The research was raised in Extinction Rebellion’s strategy group meetings.

This project was created by a member of Materiality during a residency with School SOS, full essay available here.
Presented at the Radical Architecture Practice for Sustainability Conference.
Exhibited by School SOS.

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