Although I'm quite skeptical of the current state of activism as a whole, where it fosters tribalism and it quickly gets out of hand(often violence), the "towel movement" gives me hope. It is legit activism with a clear thesis and action plan, something that is lacking in many other forms of activism.
I very much share your perspective. It’s been quite refreshing to see the different nuclei of towel movements spread across Greece — and even abroad, noticed something similar taking shape in Turkey’s shores too.
Concurrently with the admirable towel movement against unlawful and unauthorised uses of the beach, it would be good to see more people raising awareness and taking concrete and concerted action to clean up and not pollute the beach. Non organised beaches rely on visitors to clean up their litter. The reality on many popular and even remote areas shows images if pollution and neglect.
Although I'm quite skeptical of the current state of activism as a whole, where it fosters tribalism and it quickly gets out of hand(often violence), the "towel movement" gives me hope. It is legit activism with a clear thesis and action plan, something that is lacking in many other forms of activism.
I very much share your perspective. It’s been quite refreshing to see the different nuclei of towel movements spread across Greece — and even abroad, noticed something similar taking shape in Turkey’s shores too.
Concurrently with the admirable towel movement against unlawful and unauthorised uses of the beach, it would be good to see more people raising awareness and taking concrete and concerted action to clean up and not pollute the beach. Non organised beaches rely on visitors to clean up their litter. The reality on many popular and even remote areas shows images if pollution and neglect.
Could not agree more!
great coverage, thank you!
Appreciate it, thanks a lot!