College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Department
Faculty Mentor
Mehmet Soyer
Abstract
Research Question: What motivates females to become anti-fracking activists?
Hydraulic fracturing is a way of obtaining natural gas and oil from deep within the earth by injecting high powered water and chemicals into shale rock to fracture it, and therefore release natural resources (Manfreda, 2015).
We have seen much activism surrounding the issue of fracking because of the environmental and health controversies associated with it. We have also noted an increasing number of female activists and hope to determine the cause. By understanding what motivates women to become anti-fracking activist we can further encourage female activism in many other spheres.
Source: Manfred, J. The origin of fracking actually dates back to the Civil War.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
3-5-2019
Recommended Citation
Godfrey, Taya, "Motivations for Women’s Activism in Hydraulic Fracking" (2019). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 107.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/107