Hashtag activism can be understood as a narrative agency as it invites readers to participate in the co-production of various hashtags. Like a novel where every hashtag has a start, a conflict, and an ending. Stories on the hashtag, feelings, and individual thoughts get reflected.
Using a hashtag to advocate for or support a cause on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other networking sites is known as hashtag activism. This is the type of activism where all that is needed from the user is to share or “like” a post or “retweet” a tweet on Twitter.
IMPACT
Hashtag activism can be a powerful strategy for influencing the narrative when corporate media has ignored or misrepresented a shared cause. It can also be used to bring individuals together internationally. It offers an opportunity for global participation in communal life. For example, the phrase “#BlackLivesMatter” has appeared frequently in stories concerning racial injustice. Facebook has about 2 billion users, and each of them spends an hour there on average every day. a huge effect on societies all around the world. This activism can help the cause, such as the ice bucket challenge, by raising a lot of money. As a result, many viewers who weren’t aware of the social injustices occurring could witness what was happening and take part in the conversation by using the hashtag.
#LIFEINLEGGINGS
According to the 2001 Caribbean Regional Tribunal on Violence Against Women Report, many women view their homes as danger zones rather than havens or havens of peace. Women are more likely than men to be beaten or even killed by their husbands, boyfriends, or partners rather than total strangers.
If you ask Caribbean adults about a husband hitting his wife, one in four say they would approve or understand if she neglects the household chores.
If a man’s wife neglects the household chores, would you approve of the husband hitting his wife, or would you not approve but understand, or would you neither approve nor understand?
#METOO MOVEMENT
The Me-Too movement is an effort to effect social change, organized primarily through social media, where it’s often expressed as #MeToo. It was launched to encourage women to come out and speak about sexual harassment against them mostly focusing on women coming from underprivileged backgrounds.
When the #MeToo hashtag went popular in October 2017 and survivors from all over the world came forward to share their stories of sexual assault, the campaign became international. But till today there are women who are quiet out of fear of society. When will this sexual harassment stop?
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
To eradicate racism, particularly when it takes the form of police brutality, Black Lives Matter was established in the US in 2013. It asks for society to treat Black lives and humanity on an equal footing with White lives and condemns the unlawful killing of Black people by the police.
The creation of a more just world requires us to be loudly, unceasingly anti-racist. We must acknowledge that human rights exist beyond politics. We must hear and validate the lived experiences of people of color and amplify their voices. We must show up. We must reinforce, loudly and often, that Black lives matter.
#BRINGOURGIRLSBACK
Nearly 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in the Nigerian village of Chibok a little more than three years ago; dozens of them have since been freed.
#LOVEWINS
The LGBTQ community has fought for equal rights to be able to legally wed and have children adopted for many years. The legalization of gay marriage on a state and federal level through the marriage act was the first step toward equal rights for same-sex couples. However, the ability to adopt still exists today. Stereotypes on the name of love which according to the Indian society happens only between opposite genders. Love doesn’t have to be gender specific but when will the real meaning be perceived?
#UNFAIRANDLOVELY
The #unfairandlovely campaign was launched in 2016 by Pax Jones who produced the photo collection to dispel colorism myths that generalize anyone with a dark complexion.
Colorism can be defined as the biggest social issue we see in every Indian household. “Hai Bhagwan! Ye kitni kaali hai , kaun karega isse shaadi?” Have You heard this line from your relatives, answer them back every color is unique and beautiful unlike your tongue
#HEFORSHE
Since its 2013 debut, the HeForShe campaign by UN Women has garnered more than 3 million worldwide commitments.
Modern Society encourages men to stand up for female rights and not only share the income of the house but also the household responsibilities. Even after having a child both of them as partners should work for the house.
#FREEBRITNEY
Freedom of famous Pop Star Britney Spears from her alleged infringement of rights by her Father’s Guardianship
Britney Spears has won her bid to end her conservatorship—having spent 13 years under a strict arrangement that has controlled her life. Spears has been under the arrangement since 2008, when her personal and financial affairs were placed under the control of her father, Jamie Spears, following concerns for her mental health.
Although hashtag activism is a fantastic approach to engaging in social justice concerns, social activism should not be considered as having a conclusion with hashtag activism. We hope that by connecting future activists with like-minded peers, connecting and organizing events, learning more about issues, and starting the frequently laborious and time-consuming process of social activism, this will become the first step in our efforts to improve our culture.
Although hashtag activism is a fantastic approach to engage in social justice concerns, social activism should not be considered as having a conclusion with hashtag activism. We hope that by connecting future activists with like-minded peers, connecting and organising events, learning more about issues, and starting the frequently laborious and time-consuming process of social activism, this will become a first step in our efforts to improve our culture