Tag: digital politics

Online Networks and Social Change

The dangers of online social networks enhancing political ideology and participation

Jordan Edmondson10 Comments

Offline ReadingDownload Abstract This paper shows the links between online social networks and influence on political ideology. It explores this influence under the scope of shifting community types and thought leaders. Further to this, we explore the nature and legitimacy of political information shared through online social networks and finally how this interaction can lead to a rise in political participation. In essence we are able to see a shift of political influence from the political Read more […]

Online Networks and Social Change

Change.org: Empowering Everyday Citizens to Enact Social Change

Leah Skinner27 Comments

Change.org_Empowering-Everyday-Citizens_Conference_Upload-1Download Abstract  Trends in Australian political opinion show that citizens are not satisfied with traditional democratic processes and systems and are looking to alternative online spaces to engage in civic action. Additionally, citizens are more likely to engage in politics online and feel empowered by the ease, affordability and reach that decentralised digital platforms like Change.org and social networking sites Read more […]