Why Social Media Activism Isn't as Effective as You May Think

Your hashtags don't do all that much. Real change comes from citizens actively protesting, massive amounts of money, and large companies taking a stance. "Slacktivism" and retweets can only go so far as actually helping those in need across the globe. Still, the majority of the population participates in this type of awareness and political discussion, which has had a negative effect on the country's overall polarization.