This paper analyses how the hybrid media system benefited BLM-protesters in summer 2020 following the death of George Floyd. People worldwide joined together to show their support for the cause, utilising social media to stay in touch.
Genesis Butler, a young animal rights activist, uses her digital skills to bring about change in the offline world. But what is the relation between online and offline activism? And is it really slacktivism?
Viral challenges like the Ice Bucket Challenge or Movember have raised awareness and money for charity. We propose that a combination of seriousness and playfulness may be an important element of such campaigns.
Schild en Vrienden kunnen we niet begrijpen als een louter Vlaamse actiegroep. In elke actie is de globale dimensie van dit Nieuw Rechtse activisme duidelijk, zo stelt Ico Maly (Tilburg University)
In the paradoxical era of "fake news" and mass mindless-information consumption, this article takes a systematic, linguistic approach to figure out what's actually going on with the #metoo hashtag.
This article provides a detailed and analytical look at online movements related to the AfD. It shows how these movements take action and what the results of these actions are.
Activism in the digital age
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Activism has changed in the digital age. Social movements and activists need media. Counter movements use their own and mass media to mobilise and to have impact.
Brexit and its consequences
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In this file we look at the Brexit from different perspectives. From political online activism, the framing of the voters and the opinions of writers before the Brexit to the linguicide afterwards.
