Tag: #slacktivism

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 […]

Identity and Online Advocacy

TikTok’s Bimbo Feminism: Feminist Activism in the Digital Age.

Grace Cayley20 Comments

Abstract As our use and understanding of social media evolve, so does its utilisation as a tool for advocacy and activism. Social media has been utilised by many as a tool for activism and advocacy and has provided a platform for social change. While some have criticised social media activism as a form of apathetic and performative political participation called “slacktivism” (Morozov 2009), this paper argues that even behaviours deemed as ‘slacktivist’ retain the potential for enacting Read more […]