Photographic Essay & Reflection on Global Media's Hashtag Activism

This report examines the phenomenon of hashtag activism within the context of global media and culture. The introduction highlights the emergence and significance of hashtag activism, referencing key movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo. The report draws on various sources including academic research and media coverage to illustrate how hashtags have become a powerful tool for individuals to share personal stories, mobilize collective action, and influence public discourse. The conclusion emphasizes the relatively recent nature of this form of activism and its capacity to provide a forum for global citizens to express themselves and personalize important issues, ultimately contributing to a more human-centered approach. The report includes references to relevant academic articles and media reports to support its analysis.

GLOBAL MEDIA
AND CULTURE

INTRODUCTION

HASHTAG ACTIVISM
(Pew Research Center:
Internet, Science & Tech,
2019)

#BLACKLIVESMATTER
(McPherson,
2019)

(The New Times |
Rwanda, 2019)
(Fox6now.com,
2019)

#METOO
(Patterson et
al., 2019)

(Critical Media
Project, 2019)

GLOBAL MEDIA AND
CULTURE
(BBC Three,
2019)

CONCLUSION
 The idea us relatively new in the context of the human civilization.
 It has provided a suitable forum to the people of the world to use the
hashtag and to come out with their own personal stories.
 The individual reflection of the entire movement has personalized the
issue and has given it more of a human touch.

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REFERENCES FOR IMAGES
BBC Three. (2019). Men are using #HowIWillChange to back the #MeToo
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matter-movement-with-special-emoji/ [Accessed 19 Dec. 2019].