Home > Terms > English, UK (UE) > slacktivism
slacktivism
A portmanteau of the words ' schlaff' and 'Activism', and is used to refer to actions that people think instigate positive political change, but In fact do Very much little except make the Slacktivist feel even better. An example would be create or sing a petition - in all likelihood, it has no effect in the real world, but it will feel the person, they help make the world.< Termnewline > slacktivism < termnewline > has a negative effect may be, how people who feel in this practice become involved, as they have already done their good deed and will not pursue meaningful assistance, which they may have been otherwise.
Other Languages:
Member comments
Terms in the News
Featured Terms
Child's Pose
The 2013 Romanian drama film Child's Pose (Romanian: Poziția copilului) is directed by Călin Peter Netzer. The film premiered in competition at the ...
Contributor
Featured blossaries
Browers Terms By Category
- Rice science(2869)
- Genetic engineering(2618)
- General agriculture(2596)
- Agricultural programs & laws(1482)
- Animal feed(538)
- Dairy science(179)
Agriculture(10727) Terms
- Hair salons(194)
- Laundry facilities(15)
- Vetinary care(12)
- Death care products(3)
- Gyms(1)
- Portrait photography(1)
Consumer services(226) Terms
- Chocolate(453)
- Hard candy(22)
- Gum(14)
- Gummies(9)
- Lollies(8)
- Caramels(6)
Candy & confectionary(525) Terms
- American culture(1308)
- Popular culture(211)
- General culture(150)
- People(80)
Culture(1749) Terms
- Social media(480)
- Internet(195)
- Search engines(29)
- Online games(22)
- Ecommerce(21)
- SEO(8)