Sociology / Unit 10 Soc 1810 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Social Media, Strong Ties, and Weak Ties in Activism
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The idea
High-risk activism has relied on strong ties — close relationships keeping people engaged under danger; social media ties are weaker yet speed awareness.
In practice
Someone with close friends already committed to a risky protest stays engaged more readily than one connected only through an online follow.
Where people slip
Weak-tie platforms can still build strong ties; repeated interaction can deepen a connection that began weak.
Your place on the trail
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