digital activism
Internet-based political engagement
Digital activism is the use of internet-based tools and platforms to organize, promote, or advance social or political causes.
It encompasses activities like online petitions, hashtag campaigns, coordinated social media messaging, and crowdfunding for causes.
Critics sometimes dismiss it as slacktivism when participation requires minimal effort, but digital activism has proven effective in mobilizing protests, raising awareness, and pressuring institutions.
The campaign went viral after digital activism spread the story across multiple platforms.
- hacktivismPolitical protest via intrusion
- hashtagsMetadata labels for posts
- trending topicWidely discussed current subject
- blogsPersonal online publications
- online petitionDigital document seeking signatures
call to action · social media · live streaming · Anonymous · bot army · information warfare · encryption · forums · echo chamber · cancel culture · intersectionality · advocacy · citizen journalism · surveillance · data privacy · crowdfunding platforms · global solidarity · technology
- digital societysocial networks, internet, internet culture, online communities, connectivity
- digital technologyinternet, software, streaming, computers, CGI
- cyberculturecyberculture, internet culture, online communities, virtual communities, memes
- indie mediaindie music, indie films, indie games, indie bands, indie rock
- tech policydata privacy, net neutrality, tech policy, content moderation, cybersecurity
- civic techcivic engagement, e-government, e-governance, open data, open government
digital activismstreet protest
Public demonstration against authority
grassroots organizing · sit-ins · marching · direct action · community organizing
digital activismpolitical apathy
Indifference to governance
complacency · quietism · slacktivism · silence · inaction