clicktivism

And as such, clicktivism will never breed social revolution.

The idea behind clicktivism is that social media allows for a quick and easy way to show support for an organization or cause.

The term "clicktivism" is sometimes used to describe activists using social media to organise protests.

According to techopedia, clicktivism is a controversial form of digital activism.

I think the clicktivism debate is just silly.

MS: And it has been called out perhaps as slacktivism or clicktivism.

"Clicktivism" has become the common, derogatory catch-all for online protest.

With all this information so readily available, there is a rising trend of "slacktivism" or "clicktivism".

Online political activity has been called "clicktivism," or the more dismissive "slacktivism," in the past.

“It’s the easiest way for someone to be active,” said Martin, who believes the more accurate term is "clicktivism."

Some examples are clicktivism and slacktivism, where the use of social media to promote a cause include activities such as:

Or is "clicktivism" - merely clicking a petition, then sitting back and feeling you have made a difference - replacing real interventions?

Clicktivism strives to quantify support, presence and outreach without putting emphasis on real participation.

So the answer could be yes, but only if a new political culture replaces the current orthodoxy: "clicktivism" and online dissension.

No one calls that clicktivism," she says.

But was it activism or clicktivism?

Against the progressive technocracy of clicktivism, a new breed of activists will arise.

Yes, clicktivism is a thing.

Although their plight has gained awareness are western supporters guilty of falling in to the trap of clicktivism?

So can we finally stop criticising 'clicktivism' and 'keyboard warriors', and recognise the value of online feminism?

"There are those who see them as banner carriers for the revolutionary left," says Beyond Clicktivism's Hardy.

Another criticism is clicktivism.

Its critics worry, however, that its brand of web-based activism is often skin-deep "clicktivism."

Some question whether Avaaz's focus on online petitions and email campaigns may encourage laziness, transforming potential activism into clicktivism.

Opponents believe that clicktivism reduces activism to a mere mouse-click, yielding numbers with little or no real engagement or commitment to the cause.