Social Media and Activism Essay
Humanities
I have an essay for english 120
Introduction
Periods of social unrest can be difficult to understand and especially to live through; still, the right to organize and protest is fundamental in American society. For generations, protest and social activism have taken on many shapes and forms and have helped to create the world we live in today. In recent years, social activism has taken on a new form. Much of social organizing and protest seems to done online, often through social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Social media can provide a powerful tool for organizations to spread their messages and unite individuals toward a common purpose. However, it can also elicit complacency and what is often referred to as “slactivism.”
With this assignment, we will continue to look at and participate in academic conversation between scholars as they, and we, attempt to discuss and analyze the role of social media in political and social activism and our search of justice.
BETWEEN 800-1000 words. & add works cited page.
