In this episode, building on insights from my blog post, Response to Injustice: Digital “Activism” and the Need for Real-World Action, I’m joined by my comrade Nadia as we dive into the powerful yet complex role of social media in 21st century “activism”. Together, we discuss strategies to harness the good in social media for advocacy while highlighting the pitfalls and devolvement into performative acts that often dilute the impact of on-the-ground efforts. Hope you will get inspired and join us to rebel;) And last but not least – big thank you to Nadia for coming into my life and this podcast<3
P.S. I again apologize for the conscientização pronunciation.
References:
- Cabrera, Nolan L, Cheryl E Matias, Roberto Montoya, and Roger L Worthington. “Activism or Slacktivism? The Potential and Pitfalls of Social Media in Contemporary Student Activism.” Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 10, no. 4 (2017): 400–415.
- Kristofferson, Kirk, Katherine White, and John Peloza. “The Nature of Slacktivism: How the Social Observability of an Initial Act of Token Support Affects Subsequent Prosocial Action.” The Journal of Consumer Research 40, no. 6 (2014): 1149–66.
- Noman, Nour. “’Blackout Tuesday’ on Instagram was a teachable moment for allies like me”, nbcnews.com/think, June 6, 2020.
Inspirations and recommendations:
- Freire, Paulo, and Myra Bergman Ramos. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Penguin Books [ed.]. Harmondsworth 1972.
- Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
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