Greer writes almost as if she is writing to herself, explaining the evolution that has taken hold of her life. She comes off as enraged but hopeful, curious, a little timid in her endeavors but still pushes forward. She recognizes her choices may not be the best in hindsight, but you do the best with what you have. Though she does addresses an audience, I doubt she is addressing a singular type of person. Even though she does make her political views clear to the reader (woman’s reproductive rights, and the war on terror) I don't see her saying that this craftivism is only for those with the same ideologies. It seems clear though that she wants voices heard but in a more productive manner. Instead of one rally/protest that is only heard/seen by the participants/spectators present and those news agencies that dare share the story, it seems more pertinent to have "agents" across the county/state/country sporting a pin/patch/hat/armband that airs the same message. It starts a conversation. It leads to research, getting involved and a larger voice heard than of one protest. Less damage caused than one protest. Her essay, coming from an experience approach versus research, sounds more common person, every person, than that by Black and Burisch.
Black and Burisch's Craft Hard Die Free has more of a research paper feel. The audience more academic than lamens. They speak less from their own experiences and more from a this-is-what-we-have-learned-of-others-and-now-we-will-share-with-you. Though, this is not to say, that their information is any less or more important. The political scope of craftivism goes further than wearing a badge for or against an idea/act. It can be as simple as awareness and as homily as comfort and warmth as is the idea and effect of the AIDS quilts. It can also bring people’s attention to things that would otherwise be ignored such as Barb Hunt's antipersonnel series which at first sight you see intricate knitting works, but upon further examination of the exhibition the onlookers learn of the "...global context of the project through a booklet...[that] includes detailed information about landmines and their use worldwide..." (210)
I can't claim that it is hard to see the link between craft and activism; we have read so much that clearly illustrates it. However, even when forced to think about their connection, I really don't. It comes down to keeping the ideas separate. Sure a person could quilt or knit a blanket for AIDS patients or for soldiers but I see it as a project for that purpose, no craft. Yes, craft is being used, but crafting isn't the real purpose behind it the statement of awareness or support. I find it interesting that even though craft has been and continues to be used to propagate movement, that I still find a disconnect between the two.
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