Social media, gift economy and volunteerism

Social media, gift economy and volunteerism

Thinking about social media, volunteerism and the broader context of the gift economy:

  1. Social media has led to the reemergence of the gift economy on a whole new scale
  2. Volunteerism is one of the most developed forms of giving in many societies today
  3. Social media is rewriting many of the rules of engagement for volunteerism because it’s rewriting the rules of the gift economy itself

Giving paradox: personal freedom and social impact

Giving and exchanging

  1. Giving activities – Part 1: Participation
  2. Giving activities – Part 2: Professional amateur
  3. Giving activities – Part 3: Civic engagement

Organising giving

Mapping giving relationships

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