Random civics question Andrew has just turned 18 and is now eligible to vote, but the election falls on the same day as a comic book convention that he has been hoping to attend. As a responsible citizen, what will he do?

(A) Go to the voting booth first, and then go to the convention

(B) Ask one of his friends to try to vote for him

(C) Go to the convention first, and hope that the polls are still open when he leaves

(D) Stay in bed and do neither

(You can put wrong answer if u want, just free points

(A) Go to the voting booth first, and then go to the convention.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.