Facebook activism

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[...] Many movements were effective. You can talk about, #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, or even #YesAllWomen (against violences on women, and black people) but also the `Massive Boston Public School walkout'. At this time, young people protested against `proposed budget cut to the city's school system'. These marches were really useful, as it forced the leaders of the city's education system to reconsider the law. Raising awareness and spreading messages with hashtags and groups on Facebook might be a great idea, as it allows people to feel integrated, to be aware of the news, and to invest in a cause in which they're being concerned. [...]

[...] Facebook activism Social media was developed these last years. People receive information through their news feed, on Facebook or Twitter. Some information are fake, but sometimes they relate the reality. Facebook activism recently appeared and was developed these last years. Young people use social media to raise awareness on special topics by creating hashtags and launching movements (They create hashtags and launch movements). Facebook activism and online movements might be controversial. These movements allow society to move forward, but they are also often criticized. [...]

[...] Facebook and social media can also be dangerous. It's easy to collect and get personal data. You can talk about Edward Snowden affair. Snowden, a Russian spy, collected thousands of top-secret information about politicians, laws and projects. He also had access to citizen's personal datas. International associations such as Amnesty International created the hashtag `PardonSnowden' so that he could be forgiven. Social media allow people to raise awareness and attract people's attention on important causes, but these movements are often controversial. [...]