Activism by method

Security Force, while being formed from the remnants of a hacktivist group, it is less of one today. Ghost Security Force shows what a safe and reliable option for taking down dangerous groups can be formed from hacktivist groups. They represent a responsible version of hacktivist that can lead to serious change. Another event that has occurred was Operation Darknet. Actually carried out by Anonymous, Operation Darknet was when the group targeted child pornography sites, took them down, and also posted the information of frequent visitors. While sometimes immature, Anonymous does possess the ability to produce change. In the case of Operation Darknet, this change was beneficial for society. Hacktivism is the modern and more accessible way of activism and protest, however it has been confused in the public eye what hacktivism really is. Hacktivism is the, usually, non destructive protest of issues or events. Hacktivism has been involved in the destructive protest of groups like ISIS or the Ku Klux Klan, but this protest brings constructive changes to society. The line between hacktivism and cybercrime is drawn when the innocent is affected negatively. It brings no change and is not helpful when those not involved are harmed, like when Sony was hacked and the credit card numbers of millions of individuals were released. The line between whistleblower and hacktivist is that while similar, a whistleblower is trying to expose illegalness or corruption. Both try to foster change,…

Rebecca McKenney Information Ethics Doctor Yaw 27 April 2018 Hacktivism In a world that is increasingly becoming electronic, there are bound to be people who attempt to use it for their own advantage through hacking. However, some of these people attempt to use their skills for the greater good of society as a means of civil disobedience. But even if hackers have the best intentions in mind, should hacktivism be considered as an act of civil disobedience? In order to understand the answer to the…

Throughout history and leading up to modern times, activism has been a source of unity among citizens of society that come from various different backgrounds. Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. Not only does it create a sense of togetherness, activism also helps humans move forward as a whole. However, some see activism as a form of extremism and they, therefore, oppose some or all forms of it. This opinion is overall…

1. Judicial activism and judicial restraint are two related ideas in the way that they are each other’s converse, sort of. Judicial activism is defined as the court’s willingness to enact substantial changes in public policy. Judicial activism can be exercised though the use of Judicial Review as granted in the landmark case Marbury v Madison. Also, striking down or disregarding precedents can be done as an act of judicial activism. Or, to exercise judicial activism the court may reframe…

Nowadays, many can argue that it is easier than ever to take part in online activism. It can be as simple as clicking a link, signing a petition or donating a couple of dollars to an online cause. Gladwell argues in his article Small Change that online activism is lazy, careless and a safe way to take a stand in the 20th century. I agree with him. Gladwell argues that these online campaigns and movements take extremely little effort to participate in, and that is precisely why they do so well.…

They achieved this throughout pacific struggles. One of the most remarkable methods was denying men having relations. This method is a clear example of Sharp calls “Psychological struggle” because it forces men to rethink their actions. Besides that, the constant parades and meetings to put in the same table the Charles Taylor government and the rebels can be observed as a way of creating social and political struggle. It was a mode of creating awareness of the necessity of improvements for the…

In your opinion, identify the best example of "effective activism" that took place during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century? When trying to identify the best form of activism, I feel urged to choose one of a nonviolent nature. Although I will contradict myself and say violence can play a powerful role in the overall effectiveness of a party’s activism. For me, I particularly like the activism shown by Rosa Parks on an Alabama public transit bus in 1955. By refusing to give up her…

remarkable point about the progression of activism as the years pass and generations change. He brings up the creation of Black Lives Matter and many other ways that people fight for their rights. Activism is the act in which a group of people come together in order to make a difference with society’s flaws. Through this difference we are able to create a better sense of unity and peace globally. The way in which activism is carried out varies from generation to generation, Cobb is able to…

Since its emergence in 2013, the Black Lives Matter activist movement has been critiqued, analyzed and challenged from multiple angles. Specifically, the ways in which it defies previous black civil rights movements, the usage of social media and digital forms of activism from its members, accusations of disregarding other marginalized groups and lack of a centralized focus. Each of these critiques are worthy of greater analysis because of the opportunities to better understand how activism…

Congressman Lewis’s graphic memoir March Book One and March Book Two, by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, expresses the importance and effectiveness of nonviolent activism against the white privileged society. Violent acts such as terrorism, wars and physical abuse in history has debilitated the citizens economic, political, and mental circumstances of society as whole. African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement have proven that forms of nonviolent activism is effective to fight injustices…