Essays about: "online activism"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 81 essays containing the words online activism.
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1. Ukrainian Digital Media Activism On Instagram Stories During The War Against Russia In 2022 : An Analysis Of Kharkiv-Related Users’ Digital Activity During March 2022
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och mediaAbstract : This study examines digital media activism during the full-scale war in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion in 2022, focusing specifically on Instagram content posted by users with connections to Kharkiv city between March 18-25, 2022. Kharkiv was heavily affected by bombings throughout the war. READ MORE
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2. The Influence of Controversial Protest Actions by Activist Groups on the Online Climate Debate : A Case Study on the Climate Debate on Twitter in Germany Related to the German Activist Group the Last Generation in Comparison to Fridays for Future Germany
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : In Germany, the Last Generation emerged as a new climate activist group at the end of 2021. The group is considered rather controversial due to their contested protest actions of for instance vandalizing artwork. READ MORE
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3. Rohingya Photographers: Lens for Social Change : Photovoice and Social Media from the Refugee Camps in Bangladesh
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This degree project explores the role of Rohingya photographers in the refugee camps in Bangladesh and their use of visuals and social media as tools for communication for development and social change. The Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim community, have faced discrimination and persecution for decades in Myanmar, which has resulted in their displacement to Bangladesh. READ MORE
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4. Embodying the Alternative : Indigenous Activism Online in Response to Reconciliation with Canada.
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : This thesis investigates strategies of digital activism pursued by Indigenous activists in the age of Reconciliation in Canada. The point of departure is the relationship between Indigenous people and the settler establishment, which has been historically informed by several attempts to assimilate the Natives into the white majority. READ MORE
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5. Activism in MMORPGs: A case studyof the MapleStory player boycott
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikationAbstract : This thesis explores how online gaming has become a central tool for networked social movements to participate in consumer activism. I look at the case study of MapleStory: a Korean MMORPG game and their consumer activism efforts started by the players. READ MORE