Activism by method

not always be positive or commonly accepted. For example, because of the rise of the internet, a new form of social activism raises and is called “clicktivism”. Compare to conventional activism, clicktivism uses social media and the internet as a method to promote a cause and requires fewer efforts in participation. These changes brought by the internet and social media on social activism might…

He argues that a large factor contributing to the failure of the movement was the type of activism used. The countercultural approach enacted by the activists for the movement was unable to create change in part because politicians do not have to listen to protestors. There is no requirement for public officials to create change in response to protestors or focus groups. George W. Bush said on June 8, 2001 that, “We can accomplish things on behalf of the American people. Instead of kind of…

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…

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…

party would be party activists. What is a party activist? In a Political Behavior article, Edward Carmine and James Woods write, “political activists are a heterogenous group and include delegates to the nominating conventions, those citizens heavily involved in campaign activities, major financial contributors to political parties,” (364). Activism is action taken for a cause that goes beyond what is considered standard or routine. A political party activist is an individual who spends time…

From the 1890’s to the 1920’s, the Progressive Era consisted of many changes in social stances and political methods in the United States. There were numerous individuals who were determined to see reform, including Florence Kelley. Florence Kelley deserves a place in history because she was such an inspirational person who had accomplished giving women and children better rights, especially in the work force. Florence Kelley grew up in a political family which led her to become the person that…

Introduction: This analysis of the UN Women’s Organization will define the pan-Asian political activism, protectionism, and socio-economic factors of victimized and exploited Asian women as the “other” in the context of constructing female identity in a patriarchal Asian society. UN Women defines the premise of building an international coalition of women to galvanize and inspire women to find greater socio-economic and political resources to raise their wages and standard of living in Asia.…

“The emergence of participatory cultures will enable deep social changes,” said Howard Rheingold. Participatory culture lends the exchange of diverse perspectives, community involvement, and empowerment through online platforms for social groups. Social media activism—as seen in the Ozgecan Aslan case against gender-based violence in Turkey on Twitter—and YouTube—transitioning from amateur to professional, revenue-targeted content—depict how participatory culture has revolutionized the way new…

In the discussion of #activism, one controversial issue has been that awareness on social media can create changes. On the one hand, Seay argues that awareness does not create changes. On the other hand, Carr contends that social media can bring attention that would eventually cause changes. When we look at this discussion at a whole, it shows us that not everyone realized the changes that social media actually has. My own view is that it gives more opportunity for underprivileged groups to…

In troubling times, many people look to their faith as a source of guidance and inspiration. This certainly rings true in two graphic novels: Maus: A Survivor’s Story, written by Art Spiegelman, and Persepolis, written by Marjane Satrapi. Maus tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman’s experience as a Polish Jew in the Holocaust. Persepolis, an autobiographical novel, follows Marjane, a religious young girl who has a passion for activism growing up during the Islamic Revolution. These two authors…