Friday, October 7, 2016
Abstract: MOAR Digital Activism, Please
In her article titled MOAR Digital Activism, Please, Lauri Goodling discusses the implication of activism in the digital world and whether or not it is an acceptable platform. She uses data from multiple surveys to show why it is not universally valued, yet counters the opposition with sound reasoning being as objective as possible from both sides of the debate. The main argument is whether the addition of online social media avenues are acceptable forms of activism in the rhetorical world and she concludes with the fact that discourse extends beyond words on the page, although there is resistance against this digital rhetorical world there have been examples even in the 60s when imagery began to influence activism and this is extending into these social media platforms as well. She sums it up with the fact that any way to get our voices heard is what matters, therefore suggesting that activism in the digital world is most definitely acceptable.
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What are examples of digital activism currently taking place? Something like Pussy Riot? Or is it really confined to social media spaces? What are those spaces, stuff like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs? Or, are there more sophisticated social avenues one can use as a means to express activism? Just some questions I had after reading your abstract.
ReplyDeleteThe part of your abstract that I'm most curious about is where you said that it's not universally valued- who isn't valuing it? Which parts are the least valued, and what's considered more credible! I'm really curious about the different dynmics taking place here.
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