hashtags and twitter storms

Question 1

hashtag examples

Answer 1

everydaysexism

#killallmen
#metoo
#blacklivesmatter

Question 2

slacktivism

Answer 2

lazy approach to activism

Question 3

ronson 2015

Answer 3

DFOC has lead to a great renaissance in public shaming
- the target of the public shaming is at the centre of an online pile on which can include abuse and threats

Question 4

pros of online activism

Answer 4

• cost effective
• democratising activism
• demonstrating the transformational impact of internet on society
• effect means to raise funds
• generates significant debare and awareness

Question 5

cons of online activism

Answer 5

• slacktivism show poor understanding of causes
• hypocritical
• messaged are over simplified
• impacts of online activism can be negative
• misleading