The 15M’s media activism as a tool for the production of knowledge: pedagogical action, lessons, and windows of opportunity

Abstract

This article approaches the 15M movement media activism as a pedagogico-political tool for the production of knowledge. The methodology combines document analysis and 12 in depth interviews with activists and journalists. The 15M’s pedagogical action carried out through the creation of media and its influence on independent media is shown. Empirical evidence on the legacy of the indignados movement is provided, and interdisciplinary research avenues for inquiring on the relationships between communication, social movements, and educational processes are suggested.