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slacktivism
[slak-tuh-viz-uhm]
noun
actions taken to endorse and promote political or social causes and movements, but involving only minimal commitment, effort, or risk.
The students engage in slacktivism by joining civic groups but rarely participate in group projects.
slacktivism
/ ˈæɪˌɪə /
noun
the public proclaiming of one's political beliefs through activities that require little effort or commitment
Other 51Թ Forms
- slacktivist noun
- ˈپˌ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of slacktivism1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of slacktivism1
Example Sentences
This is commonly known as "clicktivism", "slacktivism" or "digital activism".
“Any family that buys this box has moved past slacktivism.”
It turns out that hashtag activism — "slacktivism," if you prefer — is effective.
Other hashtags derided as slacktivism have had similarly lasting impact.
This was not activism, critics said, but "slacktivism," and it would make no difference in the offline universe.
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