r/Anticonsumption Feb 16 '25

Discussion What’s the point in Boycotting?

It seems like everyone forgot about standing against major corporations that eliminate DEl and supporting small businesses-only to turn around and go back a few days later for something like cheaper cake. What's the point of starting a movement if everyone abandons it so quickly?

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u/Disastrous-Peanut Feb 17 '25

Fighting for social justice is awesome when you're fed and housed.

Both those things are not entirely certain right now. Survival always beats out ideology.