Social Media: NOH8 Campaign
The mission of the NOH8 campaign is promoting marriage, gender and human equality. Both LGBT and non-LGBT people have participated in the photoshoots. The supporters of the campaign have formed a nurturing community. Because some people have experienced oppression and discrimination that's how the campaign was formed. This campaign has given individuals a voice to agree or disagree in a dispute. Campaigns such as NOH8 have lead the legalization of same sex marriage in several states.
Emma Watson
Mahatma Gandhi
- Her speech about feminism gave a new perspective of what was happening
- She went against social norms
- Against the grain
- She didn't let society's opinion keep her from saying what she wanted to
The Community
While the Community normally has more influence than the individual, there are rare cases where the individual has more influence.
- Led India to independence
- Inspired movement for civil rights and freedom across the world
- Nonviolent approach
- Peaceful noncooperation (uphold Indian values and refusal to support British businesses and customs)
Adolf Hitler
- Weak community after World War 1 called for a new leader
- Hitler was a powerful and persuasive speaker who attracted a wide following
- Hitler gained power by election he sought the public's support by promising them its former glory and much needed aid, and he delivered on his promises.
Who has more influence, the individual or the community?
Jesus
- Started his own community of followers
- 2.3 billion believers/followers in 2014, 2000 years after he started it
- Inspires positive change to the individuals that follow him
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