What is slacktivism?

Question

Anyone know - first correct answer wins.

Answer 1

Slacktivism (sometimes slactivism) is a Portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism, and describes people who are activists but who do not engage in much physical activity to further their cause.

Answer 2

Slacker + Activism = Slacktivism.

Slacker means a lazy person.

Activism means committed to some change. Overly Active. (Like Judicial Activism)

Portmanteau of these two words lke BRUNCH from Breakfast + Lunch, Mockumentary (Mocking + Documentary)

In simple terms, it means a lazy armchair activist, latte activist, a mere LAZy (Slack) theoretician.

These persons (activists) think that they can change the world / things without ever rising from their chair. They are as usual not committed to the cause & do just lip service by talking about it & not making the change or improvement happening.

Source : Web Search

Answer 3

Slacktivism (sometimes slactivism) is a Portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism, and describes people who are activists but who do not engage in much physical activity to further their cause. "Slacktivists", as they are called, may also be referred to as "armchair activists" or "latte-activists" and are derided for a lack of "commitment to the cause" or "being willing to take the extra step".

In a statement on Snopes.com, Barbara Mikkelson stated:

We can't claim credit for having coined this term, nor do we know its actual origin, but we love it nonetheless. Slacktivism is the search for the ultimate feel-good that derives from having come to society's rescue without actually getting one's hands dirty, volunteering any of one's time, or opening one's wallet. It's slacktivism that prompts us to forward appeals for business cards on behalf of a dying child intent upon having his name recorded in the Guinness World Book of Records or exhortations to others to continue circulating a particular e-mail because some big company has supposedly promised that every forward will generate monies for the care of a languishing tot. Likewise, it's slacktivism that prompts us to want to join a boycott of designated gas companies or eschew buying gasoline on a particular day rather than reduce our personal consumption of fossil fuels by driving less and taking the bus more often. Slacktivism comes in many forms, but its defining characteristic is its central theme of doing good with little or no effort on the part of the person inspired to participate, through the mechanisms of forwarding, exhorting, collecting, or e-signing.[1]

Exactly what constitutes "slacktivism" is open to debate, but activities discussed include signing internet petitions, the wearing of wristbands with political messages on them and taking part in short-term boycotts such as Buy Nothing Day.

A common (and valid) rebuttal is that slacktivism allows for those who are unable to participate in more active forms of protest, such as bed-ridden individuals, to be and feel part of a larger social movement. However, it is also noted that most people who complain about slacktivism do not count these individuals in this category.

Answer 4

Slacktivism (sometimes slactivism) it is formed out of the words slacker and activism, and describes people who are activists but who do not engage in much physical activity to further their cause. "Slacktivists", as they are called, may also be referred to as "armchair activists" or "latte-activists" and are derided for a lack of "commitment to the cause" or "being willing to take the extra step".

Answer 5

is a Portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism, and describes people who are activists but who do not engage in much physical activity to further their cause. "Slacktivists", as they are called, may also be referred to as "armchair activists" or "latte-activists" and are derided for a lack of "commitment to the cause" or "being willing to take the extra step".

Answer 6

Gosh, it's a good thing I didn't answer first. I would have said people who wanted to get rid of all the baggy jeans and skirts in the world and go back to slacks. lol

Answer 7

It seems like peolpe gave you the right answer cuz I though it was a different language.