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#MeToo movement in Japan and social media’s position on these events.
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Suzu E
Abstract Today, with the development of social media, people from all walks of life are creating communities that transcend national, regional, and linguistic boundaries. The increase in the number of these communities has brought various real-life issues to the Internet agenda as people of like-mindedness and ideas interact more actively with each other. The community…
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Making a Difference- Can TikTok Influencers create more change than Accredited Experts?
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chloestein
Abstract This essay explores TikTok’s role in driving social change through influencers, comparing their effectiveness to accredited experts. TikTok’s rise has promoted activism, empowering millions to engage in global issues. Influencers, with their authenticity and reliability, create significant impact and surpass traditional experts in audience reach and engagement. From women’s rights to #BlackLivesMatter, TikTok campaigns…
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How social media gives sexual assault victims a platform to create community and advocate for social change.
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JessicaGoff
Disclaimer: themes of sexual assault and harassment. Introduction Media platforms have become much more than a space for users to merely share and consume content. Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and X, formally known as twitter, have become a virtual meeting ground for online communities and networks to form. The interactions that occur…
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