Empowerment

How does social media help empower the black hair community?

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27/04/2023

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M.Vilmont

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect social media has on the black hair community. The paper firstly talks about the history of black people and their hair and how their hair patterned was viewed years ago. They had to cover their hair in a certain way as they had no…
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Communities and Social Media

#blackhair, #communitiesandsocialmedia, #curls, #socialmediaplatforms, Empowerment
Empowerment and Connection: How People with a Disability use Online Communities to Find their Folk.

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24/04/2023

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karen.green1

Abstract: This paper examines how people with a disability use online websites to join communities with like-minded people, empowering them to find and provide support, gain knowledge and access education. Interaction on websites such as Disabilites-R-Us can provide a wealth of information and facilitates positive connections to users, without limitations of time or geographic location.…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

community, Connection, Disability, Empowerment, online
Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny

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23/04/2023

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Katrina.Dalgleish

ABSTRACT – This article examines women-only closed Facebook groups and how they can be used as a tool to combat misogyny. In particular, it focuses on how these groups foster an environment for empowerment, knowledge transfer and collective problem-solving. Statistics show that over 40% of women have experienced online sexual harassment, highlighting the prevalence of…
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Communities and Social Media

“Social Media”, Empowerment, Facebook, Facebook Groups, Knowledge Transfer, Misogyny, Online Communities, Women

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How does social media help empower the black hair community?

Empowerment and Connection: How People with a Disability use Online Communities to Find their Folk.

Empowering Women: The Benefits of Facebook Groups for Knowledge Sharing and Problem-Solving Against Misogyny

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