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Web 2.0 Effect on Society’s Engagement with Activism
Communities and Web 2.0

Web 2.0 Effect on Society’s Engagement with Activism

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Alice McAuliffe Abstract This paper explores the ways in which Web 2.0 has modernized how society fights for social justice and engages with activism. Through the exploration of the key components of activism: community, communication, collaboration, organisation, and participation, it is noted how Web 2.0 tools and platforms have individually affected each component. Keywords: Web… Continue reading Web 2.0 Effect on Society’s Engagement with Activism

Social Networks

From Fans to “Sisters”: Expectations Of Intimacy Within Youtuber Fandom

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Abstract For micro-celebrities such as popular Youtubers, social media platforms can be used to grow an audience. However, sharing one’s life on the internet requires careful balancing of private and public information. As much as authenticity is needed to build a loyal fanbase, Youtubers can find their privacy being infringed when fans come to believe… Continue reading From Fans to “Sisters”: Expectations Of Intimacy Within Youtuber Fandom

Social Networks

Social Media and Brexit: The Role of Social Media in the Outcome of the UK’s EU Referendum

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Abstract On the 23rd of June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU with Leave gaining 51.9% of the votes against 48.1% for Remain (Grčar et al., 2017). This result would spell the end of UK’s 41-year association with the EU & David Cameron’s reign as British Prime Minister. Theresa May would take over… Continue reading Social Media and Brexit: The Role of Social Media in the Outcome of the UK’s EU Referendum

Identity in Communities and Networks

The importance of anonymity and pseudonymity in youths’ exploration of identity online

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Rachel Tiongco, Curtin University Abstract This conference paper investigates the importance of anonymity in social networking sites. It first tackles the problematic statement by Zuckerberg that to have more than one identity online is to lack integrity by using Goffman’s (1959) impression management to unpack the statement. It will then analyse the ways in which… Continue reading The importance of anonymity and pseudonymity in youths’ exploration of identity online