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Art & Activism

... Exploring how today's young adults are using various art and entertainment mediums to get their message acrossMany young adults are turning to creative forms of expression, not only as a platform for their reactions, but for larger revolution. Underrepresented groups are using creative activism as a tactic to achieve equality and essential human rights. Taking their stories from their sketchpads to the streets, these young adults are tackling important tissues such as racism, sexism, ageism ...

Purposeful Pop

... their beliefs outside of their craft as well.Off-screen, actors are sharing their own words on the causes they support. British actress Emma Watson is known not just for her iconic role as Hermione in the Harry Potter series but also for the activism she’s engaged in with UN Women’s HeForShe. American actress Rowan Blanchard, fictional daughter of Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World spinoff Girl Meets World, is already recognized as an outspoken feminist, even as a teenager ...

Active-ists

... The sports industry is becoming a key arena for political and social activism, with athletes leading the charge toward change.Along with providing a copious amount of entertainment, sports have always lent themselves to another ephemeral quality: offering hope. Whether viewers feel explicitly hopeful rooting their favorite team on to victory, or cheerful seeing athletes perform their passion, sports have always seemed to intertwine with hope, so much so that they could provide an escape from ...

Mind The Gap

... overcome stereotypical machismo; consider supporting programs that encourage boys in the arts.When creating content, consider “gender swapping” characters or approaching them from a more gender neutral point-of-view. - FEMINIST PARENTING IN ACTION - HASHTAG ACTIVISM Hashtags such as #raiseboysandgirlsthesameway, #feministparenting, and #equalparenting are trending on social media.STATEMENT FASHION As observed on Instagram, trendsetting parents are dressing their babies and small children in LA-based ...

Demo Real

... the streets, taking over college campuses, and attending political assemblies to build Demo Reals as they express their points of view on issues that hit close to home. They see their real life actions as working in tandem with their digital efforts to make the greatest possible impact.In the past, young people considered online activism to be both effective and fun because it raised awareness and gave them something to share, but now they’re rebounding from digital-only experiences and ...

CHANGEables

... support causes because it’s trendy to do so, insinuating that most people’s involvement in social issues is disingenuous.How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?Strongly/Somewhat Agree Summary Causes can become trendy | When it comes to activism most people in my generation are slacktivists (e.g., only doing something that requires minimal effort, like signing an online petition or liking a post on social media) | It is trendy to support causes | Most ...

Realistic Optimism

... the majority feel that they can’t rely on those in charge to effect change. Around three-quarters of U.S. and UK youth (77% and 73%, respectively) don’t trust politicians, and nearly as many (65% and 67%) have lost faith in the political system in their countries. Consequently, they are channeling these frustrations into activism suited to their deep-seated belief in the power of the group. After all, having grown up during the advent of social media, they are well attuned to the critical mass ...