Review:
Online Activism
overall review score: 4.5
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Online activism refers to using digital technology, primarily the internet and social media platforms, to advocate for social, political, environmental, or other causes.
Key Features
- Reach a large audience quickly
- Facilitate organizing and mobilizing efforts
- Engage with supporters and opponents in real-time
- Ability to share information and resources effectively
Pros
- Can amplify voices of marginalized communities
- Allows for rapid response to current events
- Creates opportunities for global collaboration and solidarity
Cons
- May lack offline impact or lasting change
- Can be prone to misinformation and echo chambers
- Risk of surveillance, censorship, and online harassment