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RESPECT co-author, Courtney Macavinta, blogs for girls and women about how to build your self-respect and spread respect for all! At The Respect Institute she teaches people of all ages how to integrate The Respect Basics into their lives, work and advocacy. More about About Courtney

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Online Activism Tools

Part of spreading respect is being a girl on a mission. You find your mission by keeping your eyes wide open. And when you see a problem, you take notice. You imagine what you can do about it. Then you take a stand by speaking your mind.

Using the Internet is a savvy way to recruit volunteers for your cause, to plan your campaign, and to brainstorm. And if you’re on a one-girl mission, it’s a great way to get the word out! Here are a few ways to get started online:

Web site or blog
You can create a site that documents the problem, what you want to do about it, and how people can help you. To create a blog and organize your supports, try: MySpace

Email or newsletter
Want to be heard? You can start an email campaign to speak out against the disrespectful actions of a company, politician, or organization. Your take-action group can also use email to share information and organize. To promote your campaign or keep people up to date, try: Bravenet mailing lists.

email list (and the people you invite can invite new people). This is a great way to build support for your cause, brainstorm, and keep everyone connected through email or your network’s homepage. To start an online network, try: Yahoo Groups.

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RESPECT "Chapter 12: Spreading Respect"

 

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