In today's context, due to the symbolic production structure of industrial mainstream media, media content has become impoverished, and the produced news has become unreliable. It is increasingly evident that mainstream media is no longer able to fulfil the role of an observer for the public on behalf of citizen democracy. Therefore, the criteria, norms, and missions defining the journalism profession need to be redefined. Technological developments, especially in communication and recording technologies, provide opportunities for both states and intelligence agencies to surveil ordinary citizens while also enhancing the power of ordinary citizens' witnessing and the creation of public opinion based on this witnessing. These developments add new dimensions to both journalistic practices and social activism. This compilation opens up a discussion on the theoretical, legal, ethical, and technical dimensions of video activism that has emerged with technological advancements and has further developed with new communication technologies. According to one definition, video activism is the independent media and video movement that records and circulates events to fight for social and political change and human rights. Video activism is also defined as an ethical step from seeing to showing. However, it involves not just observing and recording but also a responsibility towards both the recorded material and the events themselves. Practical discussions and examples regarding the political, social, and ethical responsibilities of video activism are also included in this compilation.
