volumprising
Volumprising is a neologism used to describe a form of social or political mobilization that foregrounds the weight of numbers and the breadth of outreach as engines of change. It characterizes efforts in which scale—how many participants, how widely messages circulate, and how many venues are engaged—acts as a central strategic asset.
Origin and usage: The term has appeared in online discourse and some early sociological commentary in the
Mechanisms and practices: Volumprising strategies typically combine in-person demonstrations with multiplatform digital campaigns, aiming for mass
Criticism and limitations: Critics contend that emphasis on volume can obscure the quality and diversity of
Relation to related concepts: Volumprising is discussed in relation to crowd activism, digital activism, and social-movement