Alegria, John Michael C.

BSCRIM-2B
CASE STUDY
EMPOWERING YOUTH: USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
ADVOCACY TO AFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE

I. ABSTRACT
This case study investigates the use of technology in advocacy to influence
social change and empower adolescents. It looks at a particular program
that uses digital tools to get young people inspired and motivated to
advocate for significant changes in society.

II. INTRODUCTION
An overview of the case study and the initiative’s goals are given in the
introduction, which also emphasizes the importance of empowering youth
through technology-enabled advocacy.

III. OBJECTIVES
The case study’s main goals are to examine how technology empowers
young people to advocate for social change, identify the main issues and
individuals, and offer suggestions for utilizing technology in initiatives of
similar kind.

IV. CASE SUMMARY

A. The Situation (Describe the key features and facts of the case)
The case focuses about an organization that uses social media, mobile apps,
and digital platforms to inspire and mobilize youth to support a range of
social causes, including human rights, environmental sustainability, and
educational reform. The group helps youth-led advocacy campaigns by
offering tools, training, and a useful online network.
 B. Dilemma and Stated Options
The problem centers on how to use technology to effectively raise the voices
of young people promoting for social change while making sure that their
work has a lasting and meaningful impact. Options mentioned include
encouraging youth advocates to work together, improving the technological
tools and strategies employed, and tracking the results of advocacy
campaigns.

V. CENTRAL CONCERN’S AND CHARACTERS

A. Concern
The main focus is on how youth can be effectively engaged and empowered
through technology, making sure that their advocacy efforts result in real
social change and that they have access to the resources and support they
need.

B. Characters identify the moral agent of the case

The youth advocates, the organization’s leadership, and the larger
community that takes part with and reacts to the advocacy initiatives are
the case's moral agents.

VI. AMBIGUITIES ASSUMPTIONS AND INFERRED INSIGHTS

This part explores the conclusions obtained from the initiative as well as the
possible confusion and beliefs behind the use of technology in youth
advocacy. It looks at the difficulties in measuring the effectiveness of digital
advocacy and the need of adjusting to fast advancing technological trends.

VII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The case study’s main conclusions can be read in the conclusion, which also
highlights how technology can empower young people to stand up for social
change. The development of new technological solutions, the development
of opportunities for young advocates to work together and get guidance,
and the creation of data that measure the success of digital advocacy
initiatives are among the recommendations.

VIII. References
https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/15/4/575/4067628
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2009.01503.x