slacktivism

or slac·tiv·ism

[ slak-tuh-viz-uhm ]

noun

, Sometimes Disparaging.

1. actions taken to endorse and promote political or social causes and movements, but involving only minimal commitment, effort, or risk:

   The students engage in slacktivism by joining civic groups but rarely participate in group projects.

slacktivism

/ ˈslæktɪˌvɪzəm /

noun

1. the public proclaiming of one's political beliefs through activities that require little effort or commitment

Derived Forms

• ˈslacktiˌvist, noun

Other Words From

• slacktiv·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slacktivism¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; slack(er) + (ac)tivism

Word History and Origins

Origin of slacktivism¹

C21: a blend of slacker and activism