are social media platforms good mediums for social activism? why or why not? write a structured paragraph clearly stating your stance on the topic and provide evidence to support your view.

Social media activism can bring more awareness to an issue, but it can also contribute to performative activism. In recent years and especially in 2020, social media has been used as a tool for activism. On almost every social platform, it's incredibly easy to spread awareness, educate followers and share petitions

Can you be an activist on social media?

Forms of media activism  

Social media is often used as a form of media activism. ... Although often only a small percentage of people who express interest in a cause online are willing to commit to offline action, social media interaction is viewed as "the first step in a ladder of engagement".

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