Activist Subculture
The development of an activist "subculture" was instrumental in developing a public sphere among activists prior to the Sunflower Movement
Activist subculture has proved crucial in forming the ties that bind together Taiwanese youth activism and civil society
The development of an activist "subculture" was instrumental in developing a public sphere among activists prior to the Sunflower Movement
Certain sites in Taipei serve as gathering spots where protests frequently happen
Certain books and films came to be popular in activist subculture
Activist coffee shops and cafes served as gathering places for youth activists
A number of independent bands have gained a significant audience among Taiwanese youth activists, given their songs about social issues
A number of clothing brands came to exist in Taiwan with the rise of Taiwanese youth activism, as brands which were popular among activists and expressed political messages endorsed by Taiwanese civil society
PTT has proved a major incubator of Taiwanese social movements in recent years
Internet culture had an instrumental role in discussing political issues such as the CSSTA for Taiwanese youth activists
Under conditions of "media monopoly", new media became a crucial means for activists to spread information and educate themselves
The Internet and social media played a crucial role in the ability of the Sunflower Movement to circulate information and strategize about isses