clicktivism

American  

[klik-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈklɪk təˌvɪz əm /

noun

Sometimes Disparaging.

1. slacktivism that specifically involves the use of the internet to engage in minimal-effort activities, as postings on social media, email campaigns, and online petitions.

   Does clicktivism add to or subtract from real activism?

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Other Word Forms

• clicktivist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of clicktivism

First recorded in 2005–10; click ¹ ( def. ) + (ac)tivism ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

clicktivism

But, he said, "clicktivism" did "translate into tangible political change but not all the time".

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023

Social housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa said "clicktivism" helps people to "reach millions"

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023

Those supporters had fallen prey to what we now recognize as textbook clicktivism.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2016

Horror director Eli Roth is done with your clicktivism attitudes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2015

I think the clicktivism debate is just silly.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 15, 2013