The problem of #fashionistas in activism is the pushing of style and appearance over substance and meaningful action. These people are concerned with projecting a certain image or brand of activism, rather than engaging in the actual, messy effect of social change. The phenomenon of #fashionistas in activism poses challenges to the efficacy and integrity of grassroots movements:
Superficiality over Substance: Fashionistas prioritize surface-level aesthetics and trends over substantive analysis and action. They focus on creating a visually appealing image of activism, such as through trendy protest attire or social media posts, rather than engaging in deep-rooted grassroots activism that addresses real issues.
Performative Activism: Fashionistas engage in performative activism, where their actions are about signalling commitment to a cause rather than making contributions. Participating in protests or events primarily for photo opportunities or social media validation, rather than working towards change.
Exclusionary Practices: The emphasis on fashion and style creates barriers to participation for people who do not conform to slavish aesthetic norms. This marginalizes people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities who do not fit into the narrow standards set by fashionistas within the movement.
Distraction from Core Issues: When activism becomes focused on appearances and trends, it detracts from the issues and objectives of the movement. Attention and resources are diverted to superficial aspects of activism, rather than towards addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.
Reinforcement of Consumer Culture: The influence of fashionistas reinforce consumerist attitudes and behaviours. This involves promoting consumer-driven solutions to social problems or aligning activism with commercial brands and products, rather than challenging the structures of capitalism and exploitation.
Dilution of Message and Impact: Activism that prioritizes style over substance dilutes the movement’s message and impact. When the emphasis is placed on spectacle and aesthetics, the underlying principles and goals of the movement become obscured and watered down, leading to reduced effectiveness in achieving meaningful change.
Addressing the problem of fashionistas in activism requires a commitment to centring authenticity, inclusivity, and meaningful action. This involves a culture of critical reflection, accountability, and solidarity. By prioritizing substance over style, activists work to building resilient, impactful, and inclusive movements. Best not to be a prat on this path, please.
https://hamishcampbell.com/why-should-we-worry-about-fashionistas-in-activism/
#fashionistas vs. repeaters vs. anyone that can reply over longer periods of time
@info Actually one of your measurably better posts as your defining something and it's behaviors and happens to be what I share.
No doubt you're genuine but also see you a kind of [something] where you did really well, more than most to communication but in my mind's filing system I put you in the old-forget style repetitive spectrum (I don't think you're old and you do care obviously but just for short writing that's the kind of feeling here only from lack of cruel retrying with people like me who can reply at least - THIS is exactly what normal people can't / don't want to do because it is very uncaring seemingly to go up again another persons thoughts if you can't continue to be open to work with them or make friends). So you're also a kind of virtue-signal person (although have lived and done great) and maybe I can't complain people don't want to do the further cruel stuff... bu then what else do you want?
The way I see it THERE'S NOBODY HERE and actually taking those that can _actually_ reply or do the cruel never-ending puzzle to get along - is basically the advanced work, almost bashing our heads nicely to find something else for each to do than their stale circulate loner life...
There is no magic "oh follow what #Hamish says" because it's then straight into a brick wall of #communication with him or others that find it hard or just don't understand someone in 1second so give up or just want to keep #repeating themselves without see that as circular too and not spiral.
Yes you're a #repeater and yes/no that is good and me also probably the same though I look for people, anyone that can respond.
AT THE END it's about who responds and can last. I've been in many circles and people not coming back or not able to stand others. That's where they stay at.
☑️ ALMOST NOTHING ELSE NEEDED BUT GENUINELY RESPONDING (we take what we can get here).
So this post serves as info but again if you're not going to talk more to those that stick with you, and even heckle, then you are kind of putting yourself in a #fashionistas type "hey look at me" and "look this is the problem, but I'm just going to send stuff out here and not respond to you" or after a while ignore you.
Not quite #fashionistas and name calling isn't the best way (it worked in your post but might not work here) but then "repeater" seems to fit well practically though doesn't have the "feel good factor" when people call others names (see trump and all like hashtags are where people spend time and waste it, never building their own thing). It's like calling people #trolls etc when they are not always (which not only doesn't help at all but let's them feel good and release their own stress without building on it). Those hashtags are full of those people.
Like your line line about being a "prat"... the definition is ok-ish but negative as a word somewhat so what has good points in post, did a touch of overwriting what you said if prat means stupid, irritating or ridiculous - which anyway also not what you meant or could of finished with more positively.
People really can't help being #stupid - no use focusing on it... maybe more positive is "check yourself" (encourages re-reading what to check) or "try to keep practical" ...etc
For now you're a good repeater but welcome you to say more..
You don't seem to get much replies - 0 for most... (shrug)
but then looking at mine is also low though I get to problem too but conclude we should get anyone that replies first.
Don't wait for others to grow a #spine and courage to write back. Else you're gonna die here and account expire.
If you see a better way than just the few above-average able to reply and building on/WITH THEM, then do say but no need for the same stuff we talked about before or referring me to forum if not much else is going to happen.
Time to look to do something ourselves, rather than act liek others and just heckle #trump #bezos #alexjones #musk #zuckerberg etc (just too many people occupying their time there go have a look but don't get sucked in!). It's apparently obvious people are a no-show despite looking like they were able to make an account on #Fediverse. We literally have to #DIY whatever we can between us 2 or 3.
Thanks in advance.
