Definition of slacktivism in English:

slacktivism

noun ˈslaktɪvɪz(ə)mˈslæktəˌvɪz(ə)m

mass nouninformal

The practice of supporting a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, characterized as involving very little effort or commitment.
such email alerts make slacktivism easy
Example sentencesExamples
- Most critics acknowledge that there is a political core in slacktivism, even if it may be very well hidden.
- E-petitions are the latest manifestation of slacktivism, the search for the ultimate feel-good that derives from having come to society's rescue without having had to actually get one's hands dirty or open one's wallet.
- For all the negative talk about slacktivism, people are failing to recognize that there is actually a huge response coming from the community.
- I'm not saying there aren't problems in the world, but slactivism won't solve a single one of them.
- Digital activism is not slacktivism.
- You can make the case that slacktivism is important because it makes people feel affiliated to a movement and be part of it, and talk about it.
- Slacktivism comes in many forms but its key defining characteristic is its central theme of doing good with little or no effort on the part of person inspired to participate in the forwarding, exhorting, collecting, or e-signing.
- 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.
- This article examines whether performing acts of political participation on the Internet should be seen as slacktivism or as virtual activism.
- In recent months, referring to much of online activism as ineffectual "slacktivism" has become increasingly popular.
- The essence of slacktivism is the sensation that you've accomplished something of political impact when you've done nothing.

Derivatives

slacktivist

noun ˈslaktɪvɪstˈslæktəˌvɪst

A person who supports a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, in a way characterized as involving very little effort or commitment.
unlike you slacktivists, they get off their behinds and put their money where their mouth is
Example sentencesExamples
- These are the Slacktivists - they take the minimal personal measures required to turn their words into actions.
- The Observer article encourages would-be slacktivists to participate in "International Buy Nothing Day" (which is sponsored by an organisation that "encourages us to break away from the corporate-controlled culture").
- Examples of slacktivist activities include signing internet petitions, the wearing of wristbands with political messages, joining a Facebook group, or taking part in short-term boycotts such as Buy Nothing Day or Earth Hour.

Origin

1990s: blend of slack (verb) and activism.

Definition of slacktivism in US English:

slacktivism

nounˈslaktəˌviz(ə)mˈslæktəˌvɪz(ə)m

informal

The practice of supporting a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, characterized as involving very little effort or commitment.
such email alerts make slacktivism easy
Example sentencesExamples
- Slacktivism comes in many forms but its key defining characteristic is its central theme of doing good with little or no effort on the part of person inspired to participate in the forwarding, exhorting, collecting, or e-signing.
- In recent months, referring to much of online activism as ineffectual "slacktivism" has become increasingly popular.
- 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.
- Digital activism is not slacktivism.
- E-petitions are the latest manifestation of slacktivism, the search for the ultimate feel-good that derives from having come to society's rescue without having had to actually get one's hands dirty or open one's wallet.
- You can make the case that slacktivism is important because it makes people feel affiliated to a movement and be part of it, and talk about it.
- I'm not saying there aren't problems in the world, but slactivism won't solve a single one of them.
- This article examines whether performing acts of political participation on the Internet should be seen as slacktivism or as virtual activism.
- Most critics acknowledge that there is a political core in slacktivism, even if it may be very well hidden.
- The essence of slacktivism is the sensation that you've accomplished something of political impact when you've done nothing.
- For all the negative talk about slacktivism, people are failing to recognize that there is actually a huge response coming from the community.

Origin

1990s: blend of slack (verb) and activism.

单词	slacktivism
释义	Definition of slacktivism in English: slacktivism noun ˈslaktɪvɪz(ə)mˈslæktəˌvɪz(ə)m mass nouninformal The practice of supporting a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, characterized as involving very little effort or commitment. such email alerts make slacktivism easy Example sentencesExamples Most critics acknowledge that there is a political core in slacktivism, even if it may be very well hidden. E-petitions are the latest manifestation of slacktivism, the search for the ultimate feel-good that derives from having come to society's rescue without having had to actually get one's hands dirty or open one's wallet. For all the negative talk about slacktivism, people are failing to recognize that there is actually a huge response coming from the community. I'm not saying there aren't problems in the world, but slactivism won't solve a single one of them. Digital activism is not slacktivism. You can make the case that slacktivism is important because it makes people feel affiliated to a movement and be part of it, and talk about it. Slacktivism comes in many forms but its key defining characteristic is its central theme of doing good with little or no effort on the part of person inspired to participate in the forwarding, exhorting, collecting, or e-signing. 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. This article examines whether performing acts of political participation on the Internet should be seen as slacktivism or as virtual activism. In recent months, referring to much of online activism as ineffectual "slacktivism" has become increasingly popular. The essence of slacktivism is the sensation that you've accomplished something of political impact when you've done nothing. Derivatives slacktivist noun ˈslaktɪvɪstˈslæktəˌvɪst A person who supports a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, in a way characterized as involving very little effort or commitment. unlike you slacktivists, they get off their behinds and put their money where their mouth is Example sentencesExamples These are the Slacktivists - they take the minimal personal measures required to turn their words into actions. The Observer article encourages would-be slacktivists to participate in "International Buy Nothing Day" (which is sponsored by an organisation that "encourages us to break away from the corporate-controlled culture"). Examples of slacktivist activities include signing internet petitions, the wearing of wristbands with political messages, joining a Facebook group, or taking part in short-term boycotts such as Buy Nothing Day or Earth Hour. Origin 1990s: blend of slack (verb) and activism. Definition of slacktivism in US English: slacktivism nounˈslaktəˌviz(ə)mˈslæktəˌvɪz(ə)m informal The practice of supporting a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, characterized as involving very little effort or commitment. such email alerts make slacktivism easy Example sentencesExamples Slacktivism comes in many forms but its key defining characteristic is its central theme of doing good with little or no effort on the part of person inspired to participate in the forwarding, exhorting, collecting, or e-signing. In recent months, referring to much of online activism as ineffectual "slacktivism" has become increasingly popular. 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. Digital activism is not slacktivism. E-petitions are the latest manifestation of slacktivism, the search for the ultimate feel-good that derives from having come to society's rescue without having had to actually get one's hands dirty or open one's wallet. You can make the case that slacktivism is important because it makes people feel affiliated to a movement and be part of it, and talk about it. I'm not saying there aren't problems in the world, but slactivism won't solve a single one of them. This article examines whether performing acts of political participation on the Internet should be seen as slacktivism or as virtual activism. Most critics acknowledge that there is a political core in slacktivism, even if it may be very well hidden. The essence of slacktivism is the sensation that you've accomplished something of political impact when you've done nothing. For all the negative talk about slacktivism, people are failing to recognize that there is actually a huge response coming from the community. Origin 1990s: blend of slack (verb) and activism.
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