Radical cheerleading is a performative style of political activism, derived from mainstream cheerleading.[1] Radical cheerleading combines elements of peaceful protest or non-violent direct action with theatrical elements including costuming, spectacle and choreographed dance. Radical cheerleading was created by sisters Cara Jennings, Aimee Jennings and Coleen Jennings in Miami, Florida, USA in 1996.[2][3] It grew to become an international movement with squads in the United States, Canada and the European Union.[4] Radical cheerleaders create and adapt cheers that promote feminism and left-wing ideals.[5]
- ^ Gabriel, Kuhn (2015-03-30). Playing as if the world mattered : an illustrated history of activism in sports. Oakland, CA. ISBN 9781629631349. OCLC 907774602.
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- ^ "Radical Cheerleaders Raise Ruckus". www.cbsnews.com. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ Grindstaff, Laura Anne (2009). "Cheerleading: The Gender Politics of Contemporary Cheerleading". Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. Los Angeles: Sage. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-4129-0916-7.