Digital Activism and Socioeconomic Barriers

The video explores digital activism, highlighting its perceived egalitarian nature due to lower participation costs. However, it challenges this view by discussing the hidden costs for marginalized groups lacking digital access. The ASETs framework (Access, Skills, Empowerment, Time) is introduced to explain barriers faced by poorer communities. The video concludes by emphasizing that digital engagement is often skewed towards those with more resources, as time constraints and lack of access hinder participation for many.

What is one of the main benefits of digital activism compared to traditional activism?

• It limits the variety of participants.

• It lowers the costs of participation.

• It is more expensive.

• It requires more time and energy.

What is a significant barrier to digital activism for marginalized groups?

• Excessive free time.

• Too many viral videos.

• High costs of technology and internet access.

• Lack of interest in politics.

Which group is more likely to have higher levels of online engagement?

• Non-English speaking groups.

• Middle- to upper-class groups.

• Poor and working-class groups.

• Rural communities.

What does the 'A' in ASETs stand for?

• Access

• Ability

• Advocacy

• Awareness

Why do some individuals feel disempowered to engage in digital activism?

• They are too skilled.

• They feel it is not meant for them.

• They find it too easy.

• They have too much time.

What is a challenge related to 'Skills' in the ASETs framework?

• Excessive online training.

• Understanding how social media algorithms work.

• Having too many computers.

• Too much empowerment.

What does the 'T' in ASETs represent?

• Technology

• Time

• Training

• Trust

How does the rapid nature of digital politics affect marginalized groups?

• It makes them more visible online.

• It allows them to participate more easily.

• It often excludes them due to time constraints.

• It provides them with more resources.

What is a common misconception about digital activism?

• It is only for the wealthy.

• It is more expensive than traditional activism.

• It is an egalitarian space for all.

• It requires no skills.

What was the finding regarding tweets from poor, working-class groups?

• They were the majority.

• They were statistically zero.

• They were the most viral.

• They were the most frequent.