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Likes, Shares and Social Justice: Does Online Activism Work?

Likes, Shares and Social Justice: Does Online Activism Work?

We've all seen it: petitions, powerful posts, and hashtags that go viral on our feeds. Do these online displays of support, however, truly result in change? This blog explores the psychology of online activism, including why we click, post, and share in support of causes and whether doing so actually changes anything or just improves our quality of sleep. We'll also look at how culture affects digital advocacy being implemented all over the world.