Media and nonviolent actions

I think it would also be important to note that by being part of social media, we are bombarded with all kinds of activism. I think many would identify themselves as participating as an activist as they "like" or "share" things, but in reality it is not really making much of a difference outside of the social media sphere. And in many instances, it may not entirely reflect their values. In my mind media can be used as a stepping stone to bring awareness to an issue and hopefully, in turn bring together a group of like minded people to bring forth physical change. Some of these groups choose to be non-violent while others use violence, but in order to actually create change, there has to be a shift in policy and I think policy changes can be brought about without the use of violence but education, cooperation and unity.