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    Why the Revolution Will Not Be Retweeted‚” that social media or the Internet is not an effective tool to use for activism because it is done with low-risk‚ weak-ties‚ and nobody leading the cause. Gladwell’s argument is strong and weak at the same time as some of his points still holds true in today’s society‚ while some do not‚ as his essay was from five years ago‚ when Internet activism was not as popular as it is today. He presented good examples of when social media is an effective tool. One example

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    not have the technological advancements our society has today. This documentary ignores the impact our adolescents have with social media today‚ unlike the individuals back then. Today’s adolescents should always play a role in activism when it affects

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    force of social activism. According to Gladwell‚ real change cannot be achieved through the impersonal use of social media. People who use social media‚ especially those who participate in social media activism‚ are most affected by Gladwell’s words. Gladwell effectively backs his argument by utilizing different modes of development and middle diction. Most prominently featured in Gladwell’s work‚ compare and contrast allows him to draw attention to the differences between activism of real change

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    Throughout Malcolm Gladwell’s‚ "Small Change"‚ he assesses the difference between strong-tie activism and weak-tie activism. Strong ties are the relationships between us and those we are closest to‚ our friends and family. This type of bond enables true social activism because we are committed to the relationships and are more likely to be compelled to take a stand and fight for change. Weak ties‚ on the other hand‚ are described as the type of relationship we have with our "friends" online. These

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    is what really makes a difference in the long run. Activism is fighting for a change in either politics or society‚ and it takes many forms and works‚ like a spectrum. From violent riots to passively signing a quick petition‚ activism is seen everywhere for every issue. Activism is important because it lets the voices of different groups be heard and in the end it is what really helps to improve the lives of those affected. Common forms of activism include protests‚ boycotts‚ letter writing campaigns

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    under a Constitution‚ but the Constitution is what the judges say it is”. (Hughes) Judicial activism and judicial restraint are the philosophy and the reason behind the majority of judicial decisions. Most people are often confused over the true meaning and their proper applications. The theory of judgment that takes into account the spirit of laws and the changing times is referred to as judicial activism‚ and judicial restraint looks at strict interpretation of the law and the importance of legal

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    requirements. He particularly supports the argument that social media can’t provide what social change has always required. Gladwell believes that the exuberance of the social media is “outsized”. He then differentiates between Facebook online activism and radical activism using series of counterarguments. Moreover‚ he affirms that social movements that are powerful enough to enforce change on powerful social forces necessitate both well-set ties among participants and hierarchical organizations; elements

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    Heywood‚ Leslie‚ and Jennifer Drake. Third Wave Agenda: Being Feminist‚ Doing Feminism. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press‚ 1997. Print. The edited volume Third Wave Agenda: Being Feminist‚ Doing Feminism aims to answer the question‚ “What is the third wave?” in order to establish a theoretical framework to define third wave feminism (13). The editors Leslie Heywood and Jennifer Drake collected works from writers‚ who work as cultural critics‚ activists‚ and teachers‚ that combine research

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    Forewords An Article by Mr. Kamran Riaz. Director HR and Admin. INSAF Org Peshawar Pakistan. Youth Activism Against Violence Praise youth and it will prosper.--Irish Proverb Youth activism generally means youth’s direct or indirect involvement in a movement or causes to form/organize/bring a social revolution in the society without violent means. Youth activism is basically an issue/goal-oriented activism. Youth are participating heavily and taking lead roles in non-violent protests around the world

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    environmental impact of its production chain by constantly monitoring and improving processes. Reconditioning and repair: Patagonia offers a reconditioning and repair service for its garments to extend their useful life and reduce waste. Environmental activism: The company advocates for environmental protection

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