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Instagram Celebrities Leading a New Wave of Feminism
Identity and Online Advocacy

Instagram Celebrities Leading a New Wave of Feminism

Rebekah Van Zalm41 Comments

PDF Version of Instagram Celebrities Leading a New Wave of FeminismDownload Abstract Social media has transformed political advocacy by offering new ways for activists to promote and express their identities. In the past, political movements depended upon face-to-face interactions and in-person rallies to promote change. These methods were highly inflexible and limited the effectiveness of advocate efforts. In modern society, advocates employ social media platforms like Instagram to engage Read more […]

Online Networks and Social Change

The Fourth Wave: How Social Media has Revolutionised Feminism

Lauren Anderson22 Comments

By Lauren Anderson ABSTRACT The evolution of Web 2.0 has drastically revolutionised the ways in which society functions, having an irreversible impact on the practices of modern activism (Storer & Rodriguez, 2020). Consequently, Feminism has undergone a shift that heavily features the use of social media and digital technologies, with this ‘fourth wave’ being explicitly defined by this use of the internet and online networks in Feminist activism (Schuster, 2013; Jackson, 2018; Pruchniewska, Read more […]

Online Networks and Social Change

The Influence of Slacktivism on Feminist Movements

Kira Daamen18 Comments

Social technology has led to the establishment of post-modern and sociological communities online, allowing a group of diverse individuals to share interests and perspectives on social standings. Through the continuous innovation of social technology, users online are now able to participate in online activity from anywhere at any time through platforms such as Twitter. This encourages individuals to take part in and advocate in social and political affairs without having to leave their homes. Traditionally, Read more […]