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The internet is obviously the basis of online activism, it acts as a way for groups and like-minded individuals to connect with one another, as well as being a way for organisations to be able to mobolise internationally for 'Global days of action'
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E Activism
WHAT IS ACTIVISM?
Internet activism also known as E-activism is the use of electronic communication technologies such as e-mail, the World Wide Web, for various forms of activism
WHY ACTIVISM?
The Internet is a forward-thinking and forward-moving medium, embracing change and pushing the envelope of technology and communication
The Internet is a key resource for independent activists or E-activists,
particularly those whose message may run counter to the mainstream. "Especially when a serious violation of human rights occurs, the Internet is essential in reporting the atrocity
to the outside world
By networking with other activist groups organisations can maximise the audience for its message
The uptake of new technologies for activists is not limited to the internet, mobile phone technology is also being used to connect activists
The internet has become a method for
streaming live footage of protests around the world to foster a sense
that activists - although physically
distanced - are fighting for the same cause
Blogging has become an
important part of society's value
judgments regarding current
events
One of the main uses of online activism is the provision of
alternative independent media that is free from censorship or affiliation
with major news corporations
'DON'T HATE THE MEDIA, BECOME THE MEDIA‘Indymedia
'DON'T HATE THE MEDIA, BECOME THE MEDIA‘Indymedia
What makes social media useful for digital activism
may not be its interactivity but rather the fact that
these technologies collapse the barrier to
broadcast.
Digital Activism Survey Report 2009
The Internet may have considerable potential to reach and engage opinion leaders who influence the
thinking and behavior of others
In a world where digital cameras and camcorders can only cost a few hundred dollars and desk top publishing programmes can produce professional looking magazines in a few hours and a homemade website can give a few committed people the ability to communicate with millions of people the future of information no longer rests in the hands of a powerful few
The future of online activism depends on how cohesively groups can continue to work
internationally with one another to promote a sense of community and hope for people struggling to
move towards a just future for the world.
Content creditshttp://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Online_Activismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_activismhttp://www.digiactive.org/http://www.indymedia.org/
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