Chapter
The Limits of Hashtag Activism and Solidarity
04:13 - 12:06 (07:53)
The speaker questions the genuineness of celebrities' support on social media and stresses the need for deeper understanding of systemic issues and power dynamics. Furthermore, the speaker also discusses the issue of labeling and overgeneralization of groups.
Clips
Adidas has ended their relationship with Kanye West, causing a short-term negative financial impact on the company.
04:13 - 05:43 (01:30)
Summary
Adidas has ended their relationship with Kanye West, causing a short-term negative financial impact on the company. Some executives were hoping he would hold it until January, but Adidas is now relying on other factors to make up the shortfall.
ChapterThe Limits of Hashtag Activism and Solidarity
EpisodeThe Fumes of an Empire: UK Chaos and the U.S. Midterms
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
In this podcast, the host discusses performative activism and the issue with hashtag campaigns, pointing out the importance of understanding the deep-rooted issues behind them rather than just participating in a trending movement.
05:43 - 12:06 (06:23)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses performative activism and the issue with hashtag campaigns, pointing out the importance of understanding the deep-rooted issues behind them rather than just participating in a trending movement. They also touch on the problem of over-representation and ridiculous stereotypes that often occur in certain industries.