Any thing which contributes to a social cause using social media sites is called social media activism.
How social media is being used for bringing a social change?
It is used to spread an idea, create awareness among the masses and mobilize crowd for any compelling cause or mass movement which in the general interest of the public.
Is it for real?
In the past many used to say that social media activism is fragile and just a virtual concept as in those who support a cause with a Facebook “like” or through a series of tweets remain confined to their air-conditioned homes/offices and do it as a symbolic gesture. They give the lowest level of commitment which hardly makes any difference in the real world revolutions.
So what has changed?
Everything including "The perception". It is no longer a virtual concept. As times are changing, people are realizing the effect of social media in creating - on street movement.
Egypt, Tunisia and India are perfect examples where in millions got gathered because of effective campaigning on social media sites
Make no mistake! Social media is used by the Youth and when they feel strong about a cause they don’t shy away from turning to the streets, to convert it into a real time mass movement.
So, what are you up to?
We at WebMarketingWar have always supported such endeavors by covering/reporting such events/personalities related to social media activism. In case you happen to know someone whom we can profile or cover or report kindly use the Contact form to inform us about the same. We will be greatly thankful to all the information or tips we can receive from you to strength the concept of Social Media Activism.
PS: Below are the few links to our posts related to social media activism. Hope you like it. Leave a comment or share it with your friends and help us promote this concept :-)
- Egyptian Women use Social Media to Fight Sexual Harassment !
- Can Social Media help in Restraining the Clash of Civilizations?
- Is Occupy Wall Street, the biggest ever Social Media Movement?
- Mexico Fighting A Bloody Battle With Drug Mafia Via Social Media!
- Facebook Is Not Country And Country Is Not Facebook!
- Anti Corruption Wave Spreads Pan India Via Social Media
- Who Is Anna Hazare And Why Social Media Is Supporting His Fight Against Corruption?
- London Riots Aftermath: Ban Social Media Chorus




