The Slacktivist Movement - Using social media to raise awareness

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The term "slacktivism" comes from the combination of the words "activism" and "slacker", and refers to the act of participating in obviously pointless virtual activities supporting an issue or specific social causes, which involve no effort on the part of participants. Though, slacktivists are often criticized because of the lack of practical engagement within real-life situations, a U.S. survey shows that they are more likely to contribute to a cause, donate money or recruit others to join a cause, than non-slacktivists. To find out more about the phenomenon, read this book.

Product details

• Assisted by: Edward R. Miller-Jones (Editor), Edwar R Miller-Jones (Editor)
• Publisher: FastBook Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.07.2012
• EAN: 9786130137335
• ISBN: 978-613-0-13733-5
• No. of pages: 136
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)