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'Slacktivism' that works: 'Small changes' matter

  • Written by Jennifer Earl, Professor of Sociology, University of Arizona

In 2013, an online petition persuaded a national organization representing high school coaches to develop materials to educate coaches about sexual assault and how they could help reduce assaults by their athletes. Online petitions have changed decisions by major corporations (ask Bank of America about its debit card fees) and affected decisions...

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