If you’re on Instagram, at one point or another in recent months, you’ve probably come across infographic posts that aim to provide guides or information on a myriad of social justice issues. You’ve probably even shared some of these posts. But do they effect any lasting change?



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If you&rsquo;re on Instagram, at one point or another in recent months, you&rsquo;ve probably come across<a href="https://sea.mashable.com/culture/11667/instagram-is-flooded-with-artsy-activism-guides-heres-the-story-behind-them"> infographic posts</a> that aim to provide guides or information on a myriad of <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21359098/social-justice-slideshows-instagram-activism">social justice issues</a>. You&rsquo;ve probably even shared some of these posts. But do they effect any lasting change?

Image Source: screenshot from @theloudasians, @notmytype.jpg, @wetheurban, @shityoushouldcareabout, @woke.pdf, @daylaborernetwork from Instagram

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