Discuss the relationship between collective identity and online social activism.

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The questions below are based on the articles you have studied in class. You should have a copy of each article with you. Read the three questions below carefully and then choose only ONE. Write a thesiscentered essay of at least 500 words (double spaced / 12-point font) in response to this one question. Be sure your essay addresses all parts of the question. You have three days to compose, revise, and proofread your work (10/27 – 10/29) and your essay must be uploaded to SafeAssign no later than Thursday, October 29 by 11:59PM. You are permitted to use two writing aids on this exam: (1) a paper dictionary; (2) any notes on the articles that you made in the margins or blank spaces of the exam readings. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCE/S TO WRITE YOUR ESSAY EXCEPT TWO GIVEN TEXTS. As you develop your THESIS-DRIVEN essay, make sure that you provide sufficient support and explanation by integrating examples from the readings (Nicholas Handler’s “The Posteverything Generation” and Thomas L. Friedman’s “Generation Q”) throughout your essay. Analyze your examples to show their relevance to your argument. Use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims. When you cite directly from the readings, use proper MLA page citation. ________________________________________________________________________  1. Discuss the relationship between collective identity and online social activism.  2. In what ways does (or does not) online platform convey the real energy in virtual social activism?  3. To what extent is an act of rebellion by not rebelling perceived as an act of courage? Explain.