1. Slacktivism describes feel-good measures, in support of an issue or social cause, that have little or no practical effect or real impact, beyond raising awareness. It often involves things like liking or sharing social media posts.
2. Slacktivists tend to require little personal effort or sacrifice from the slacktivist. The acts also don't necessarily require the slacktivist to engage directly with or support the groups working on the issues.
3. While slacktivism can help spread awareness, true engagement and impact requires more substantive actions that support organizations and efforts in meaningful ways, such as