A3// Collective action + Social media

Question 1

Activism

Answer 1

= participative actively in a protest or social movement - involves on-site involvement, direct action, take risks for a cause.

Activists engaged in organizing, mobilizing, and advocating for social or political change. (more high risk)

Question 2

Slacktivism

Answer 2

more passive and superficial form of activism = limited to online activities, such as liking, sharing, or signing online petitions.
= low-effort and lacking real impact to the cause
= provides sense of participation and social awareness for individuals => without actually engaging in meaningful actions to bring about change. (low-risk)

Question 3

connective action

Answer 3

engaging in collective action through/with the help of social media/internet

Question 4

collective action

Answer 4

collective/coordinated efforts of a group of individuals to achieve a common goal or address a shared concern. (strikes/manifestations/boycott/etc)

Question 5

Weak VS Strong ties

Answer 5

Weak ties => low risk activism (=> + efficient/impactful)
Strong ties => high risk activism (=> - efficient/impactful)

Question 6

Differences between activism/slacktivism

Answer 6

*explain course (Goodnotes)

Question 7

Role of social media in protest participation

Answer 7

• connecting individuals
• spreading informations/raise awareness (all over the globe)
• organise efforts (social media = platform for organisations)
• express support
• share experiences => encourage to act together for a common goal
• contribute to the cause (even individuals who

Question 8

interconnection between social media engagement/empowerment/level of participation

Answer 8

*explain schema

Question 9

influence of social media in a protest (pros/cons)

Answer 9

Social media can facilitate…*explain notes
Social media can hinder… by… *explain notes

Question 10

Social media/internet can empower individuals ? (+limitations)

Answer 10

• Access to Information
• Sense of collectivity
• Amplification of voices
• Mobilization and organization
• Global visibility

Question 11

Factors influencing social media process :

Answer 11

• Social Stake
• Social Media Engagement
• Empowerment
• Communicative Competence
• Information Access
• Presence and Connection

Question 12

Attributes of engagement

Answer 12

= a quality of of the social media experience that contribute to the level of engagement (social needs/ access to information/sense of empowerment).

Question 13

Strategic Activism

Answer 13

refers to the importance of planning and elaborate strategic activism => effective activism