Confrontation in Activism
Why shock tactics are more effective than ever.. The internet has bred a world where what's been dubbed 'slacktivism' is more prominent than ever; a term originally coined with positive connotations, being used to describe small acts by bona fide individuals. These days, many see the concept of slacktivism as referring to lazy, low-effort and insignificant notions toward change; think of those “like this to show your respect/outrage/whatever emotion” posts clamouring in your Facebook feed, or online petitions that never reach the intended offices.
With so many platforms, causes, and opportunities to 'protest' at the click of a mouse, it's easy to believe that 'true' activism is becoming obsolete. The most influential of these all rely on a mutual element – that of confrontation. Masses pay attention to things they haven't seen before, things that occur behind closed doors put startlingly in their faces. We naturally are prone to recalling one unsettling campaign over a hundred comforta
