Category: Activism

  • Activism and Extremism in the Internet

    Displaying ones public opinion on the Internet is often accompanied by a response or feedback from other people with different backgrounds. Radicalization is one of the alarming effects displayed in platforms that presuppose opinion exchange (Tufekci). Among comments, one could find anyone from a terrorist recruiter to a 15-year-old boy because nicknames and empty profiles…

  • Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube Influence on Activism and Revolution

    Table of Contents The focus on building strong social ties The social media and massive protests The new approach to communication Works Cited The focus on building strong social ties Today, a great percentage of the persons social activities can be realized within such social networks as Twitter and Facebook and with the help of…

  • Social Media Activism in the Arab Spring Revolution

    There is no doubt that social media has increased the power of communication between families, friends, and even among strangers. The Internet has become an important tool that links millions of people around the world. Although it is more convenient to send emails now, instant messaging and video calls are the tools that have transformed…

  • Book Review Religious, Feminist, Activist  by Laurel Zwissler

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Book Critical Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Religious, Feminist, Activist by Laurel Zwissler examines the political and theological patterns of women who claim that their activism is tied to religious beliefs. This book explores the civic importance of faith in the pluralistic setting of North America and the globalized…

  • Activism and Social Theory: Inequality

    These days, the issues related to equality have become central to the U. S. social, political, and economic agendas. In fact, the entire world is still undergoing tremendous changes shifting towards decolonization, although this process is often associated with a certain resistance, misunderstanding, and disappointment. The second half of the twentieth century was characterized by…

  • Correlation Between Ethnic Activism and Scholarships

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction In recent years, more and more scholars who research the ethnic diversity of countries have been engaged in ethnic activism. Historians, sociologists, and anthropologists have found and continue to improve activities aimed at restoring and increasing the visibility of small ethnic groups. NAES provides an interdisciplinary…

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Activism

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of the LGBTQ Activism Attitudes toward the LGBTQ Community Oppression Experienced by the LGBTQ Community The LGBTQ Activists Message and its Outcomes Opposition to LGBTQ Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Social movements are an important driver of social change since they help minorities to get lacking rights and liberties. Although much…

  • Political Activism: Forces of Labor by Beverly Silver

    Table of Contents Introduction Book Review Conclusion Work Cited Introduction This book mainly focuses on the birth and growth of labor movements across the world and the way they have contributed to improving the welfare of workers over the years. In addition, it provides an in-depth analysis of the way the concept of globalization has…

  • Mary Church Terrell and Her Activist Achievements

    Mary Church Terrell was an outstanding historical figure that was engaged in social activities in the late nineteenth and second half of the twentieth century. As an activist and defender of the rights of oppressed groups of people, she acted at the macro-level of social work, which involved fighting for social change through politics. Mary…

  • Womens Activism Sources Around Climate Change

    Introduction Ecofeminism is one of the essential trends of coherent society that includes many ideas and concepts prevalent in the modern world. One of its fundamental ideas states that balance is a core component of nature that should be observed to guarantee that the planet will be able to evolve and recover from the pernicious…