It sounds like a contradictio in terminis, like ‘sound of silence’ or ‘sensible Twitter debate’. But ‘slacktivism’, a contraction of ‘activism’ and uh, ‘slacking’, has become a widespread phenomenon that urges us to reflect on the nature of activism and participation.  In this article, we explore what slacktivism means, why it is often criticised, and why it can still be valuable. As the … Continue reading ‘Slacktivism’: Legitimate Action or Just Lazy Liking?