social media for social change

Question 1

How has social media changed the way we advocate for social change?

Answer 1

social media has transformed from a space for connection to a powerful tool for social mobilization.

Question 2

Network public sphere

Answer 2

A concept that is developed by “Habramas 1991” which is indicating to a space where people can get together to debate social issues or the rules that govern them (coffeeshop, bar etc.) Social media became the space for public dialogue, where people come together to discuss issues and influence social opinion.

Question 3

Digital activisim

Answer 3

advocacy efforts using digital platforms, particularly social media, to push for social, political, or environmental change.

Question 4

hashtag activism

Answer 4

The use of hashtags to create awareness and mobilize support for causes (#metoo, #BLM etc. )

Question 5

online petition

Answer 5

digital signature- gathering for advocacy (change.org)

Question 6

social movement theory

Answer 6

the study of how groups originate, evolve, and become effective to drive social or political change

Question 7

mobilization

Answer 7

suggests that successful movements depend on the resources they can gather, including financial support, labor, and social networks. According to this view, movements gain efficiency when they efficiently mobilize resources and leverage established organizations.

Question 8

real time communication

Answer 8

social media enables instant updates and communication, facilitating quick organization and response.

Question 9

coordination

Answer 9

social media can help coordinate efforts within and across different activist groups

Question 10

sustainability of movements

Answer 10

the “flash-in-the-pan” effect where movements gain rapid attention but may lack long-term strategy

Question 11

slacktivism

Answer 11

The criticism that low-effort online support (likes, shares) does not always translate to meaningful, offline action. researchers found that liking a post may make you less likely to donate.

Question 12

Ethical communication

Answer 12

involves ensuring that information shared is accurate, respectful, and mindful of privacy and rights.

Question 13

platform responsibility

Answer 13

refers to the accountability that social media companies have in moderating content and ensuring that info is ethical and accurate.

Question 14

misinformation and disinformation

Answer 14

in social change efforts, false information can undermine credibility and cause harm.

Question 15

privacy concerns

Answer 15

When sharing images or videos of protests it’s important to consider the privacy and safety of individuals.

Question 16

framing theory

Answer 16

exlpores how media and communication shape public perception by focusing attention on specific aspects of a story or issues, thus influencing the audiences interpretation.

Question 17

pop culture

Answer 17

different from mass culture pop culture refers to how people use, embrace and appropriate those products. Pop culture is made by the people not produced by the culture industry. emphasis is on people who produce ideas and artifacts in a heterogeneous culture. Pervasive use of pop culture, including social media makes it significant we produce, consume and circulate ideas and artifacts. cultural practices and impact of social media help to define and redefine who we are together.

Question 18

participatory culture

Answer 18

audiences participate not only in consuming cultural products but also in producing them. In this culture the audience is or can become active in producing, modifying, or curating cultural objects. Anyone has the ability to engage in cultural production. This has existed before social media platforms fan communities. Participatory cultures form social bonds around the cultural objects that people admire. This process itself produces cultural materials.