Abstract
This paper offers research findings in social media use and political impact. It presents and assesses #BlackLivesMatter as a current instance of reliance on social media activism. Drawing from successful social movements, three ingredients for successful democratic social change are offered: mass action, participatory democracy in organization decisions, and political independence from established power.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Vectors of Society and Culture
KEYWORDS
Social movements, Social media, Democracy, Black Lives Matter
