When Slacktivism Isn't Good Enough
Nikki Thomas
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Posted 05.01.2013
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Canada Impact
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Raising awareness is often a good first step, and functions well as a means to an end -- but it cannot be viewed as an end in itself. Activism simply does not end with the sharing of a Facebook post or a retweet; it's great to tell your friends that something is important enough to share with them, but it's virtually meaningless if it doesn't lead to further action.
