Why marginalized groups struggle to leverage digital activism
(2018) 24th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2018: Digital Disruption, AMCIS 2018- Abstract
Digital activism, political activism mediated by digital technologies, offers the promise of increased visibility and political power for marginalized groups. Yet, this has not been the case outside of a few exceptions such as Black Lives Matter. This paper offers theoretical, conceptual critical research that explores why successful digital activism may elude marginalized groups. We ask why many marginalized groups have been unable to harness the power of digital activism. We suggest that greater reliance on smartphones for internet access in marginalized groups may be at the heart of the problem.
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- author
- George, Jordana J. and Leidner, Dorothy E. LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2018-01-01
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Critical research, Digital activism, Digital divide, Leapfrogging, Smartphones
- host publication
- Americas Conference on Information Systems 2018 : Digital Disruption, AMCIS 2018 - Digital Disruption, AMCIS 2018
- publisher
- Association for Information Systems
- conference name
- 24th Americas Conference on Information Systems 2018: Digital Disruption, AMCIS 2018
- conference location
- New Orleans, United States
- conference dates
- 2018-08-16 - 2018-08-18
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85054278786
- ISBN
- 9780996683166
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 7aa443a1-272d-4098-8273-331875a7230a
- alternative location
- https://aisel.aisnet.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=amcis2018
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- 2018-11-09 12:16:36
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author = {{George, Jordana J. and Leidner, Dorothy E.}},
booktitle = {{Americas Conference on Information Systems 2018 : Digital Disruption, AMCIS 2018}},
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title = {{Why marginalized groups struggle to leverage digital activism}},
url = {{https://aisel.aisnet.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=amcis2018}},
year = {{2018}},
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