Beyond Slacktivism: The Dynamic Relationship between Online and Offline Activism among Southeast Asian Youths
Author | : Iim Halimatusa'diyah |
Publisher | : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2024-05-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789815203462 |
ISBN-13 | : 9815203460 |
Rating | : 4/5 (460 Downloads) |
Download or read book Beyond Slacktivism: The Dynamic Relationship between Online and Offline Activism among Southeast Asian Youths written by Iim Halimatusa'diyah and published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As digital platforms continue to evolve, youths increasingly employ social media, online forums, and digital campaigns to advocate for social and political change. While this phenomenon is often considered disparagingly as slacktivism, recent studies find that individuals engaging in digital activism often also participate in other conventional forms of activism. Despite a surge in youth activism across Southeast Asian countries, comparative analysis in this region remains scarce. Using data from the World Values Survey of several studies, and case studies on Indonesia, this article examines the extent to which online political activism serves as a catalyst for mobilization, awareness and community building among young people in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Additionally, it examines the interplay between online and offline political activism and its impact on traditional forms of activism. The study argues for a reciprocal relationship between online and offline political activism, particularly noting the potential for digital efforts to influence real-world action, especially on cohesive issues such as corruption.