How Micro Blogging Helps With Social Change
Ever since microblogging peaked between 2007 and 2009, it changed the way we view the world. The information we consume on our PC, mobile phones, or tablets constantly modify our thoughts and actions. The impact of the microblogging platform is broad, evident, and, therefore, powerful.
But how do microblogging help with social change? Read on to find out!
Modernization and Globalization
In the past, we used long blogs, newspapers, and daily news to understand social events. But now, shorter blogs, visual and audio content combined with instant messages make sharing information faster and more convenient. This empowered organizations and marketers to gain more engagement and expanding influence worldwide.
With the quick output of content and the vast number of masses that consume these posts, microblogging greatly influences our choices every day. Opinions are easily shared, and the course of actions and development of events occur within a few hours.
Any incident in one part of the world becomes a global issue faster than before and changes how society reacts.
Organizing Social Events
Remember how a single image of a street vendor named Mohammad Wazzi sparked the Arab Spring movement in 2011? And now, the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and #ClimateStrike are making waves worldwide to bring about social change.
These mass movements and protests happen through microblogging platforms. The organizers plan, and the public executes through these blogs and social media platforms.
Celebrities and influencers play a significant part in ensuring the success of these events. So once they are on board, the impact on society is immense.
Quick and Convenient
One of the unique ways micro-blogging plays a vital role in social movements' success is instant message features. It allows room for discussion of opinions and enables users to learn and study any topic instantly.
Although the internet is full of trolls, few people still use their platform to learn, teach, and participate in social reforms. It is more convenient than physically attending meetings or waiting for the media to report it.
Microblogging amplifies voices
Every head of a country and state uses microblogging platforms to communicate with the public. They speak and share vital information and personal thoughts through these platforms. Some way or the other, even they rely on public posts to make some decisions when the issue is loud enough.
While many people use this platform to entertain and connect with others, there is no denying that we can contribute to crucial decision-making. Every like, share, view, and comments amplify a collective voice that counts when things matter.
Lastly, microblogging is a powerful tool that can shape our future and change societies by making it easier to share important and relevant information. Regimes have fallen and risen through the use of this platform and will continue to do so. It all depends on where and how users and viewers choose to use this power.
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