M.a. Thesis Interview Script (110601c1)

IRB #: 110601

Interview Script 1. Do you understand the interview consent form? Do you have any questions about the information in the form?

2. Do you identify as a “feminist”? How important, if at all, is being/not being a feminist to your identity?

3. Whether or not you identify as a feminist, what does “feminism” mean to you?

4. Do you or have you ever kept a blog or blogs? When you spend time online, do you read blogs? Are there any blogs you read regularly?

5. Tell me about your blog(s). a. How long have you been keeping a blog? b. What made you want to start a blog? What was your inspiration? c. How would you describe your blog? d. Does your blog have a theme or does it focus on a particular issue? 6. How do you define a “blog”?

7. What qualifies as a “feminist blog”?

8. Have you ever participated in a blog carnival? If so, tell me about that experience. a. Why did you want to participate in a carnival? b. How did you find out about the blog carnival you participated in? c. Now that you have participated in a carnival, what do you think about them? d. What do you think is the best/worst aspect of blog carnivals?

9. Do you belong to or consider yourself a member of any online community? How do you define these communities?

10. Do you think that activism can be carried out online? What are the possibilities of such activism?

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IRB #: 110601

11. Do you think that feminist activism is being conducted online? If so, can you think of any examples?

12. Do you have any questions for me based on our conversation?

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