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Toxic Masculinity, or a New Wave of Anti-Feminism? The Role of Digital Platforms and Social Media in Spreading Ideas of Misogyny

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05/05/2024

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Tiaan

Thesis: The prominence of social media and digital platforms has given rise to online communities who are ushering in a new wave of anti-feminism. “Over time, we see progress.” This is a statement you could consider as universal fact; no matter the topic, we can assume that as time goes on, things change. In…
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Communities and Social Media, Online Networks and Social Change

#Communities, #feminism, #gymbros, #onlinecommunity, #Socialmedia, #toxicmasculinity, #X #twitter, #YouTube, influencers, Social Media Influence
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (the Digital Age)

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23/04/2024

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20366669

Creating online communities through social media and engaging content have played a vital role in bringing FORMULA 1 back to the forefront of international sports. The sport industry is nowadays seen as part of the wider entertainment industry” (Anagnostopoulos et al. 2017 as quoted by Bauer et al. 2008). Formula One is the world’s premier…
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Communities and Social Media

#Communities, #digitalcommunities, #f1, #formula1, #marketing, #motorsports, #netflix, #onlinecommunity, #racing, #Sport, business, Instagram
Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration

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22/04/2024

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Holly.C

Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration Abstract TikTok has become a forum for shared experiences, creativity and knowledge that can bring people from all over the world together, to share common interests. Taylor Swift fans are arguably one of the biggest fandoms in the world right now, and with the help of TikTok, they…
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Communities and Social Media

#collaboration, #Communities, #creativity, #digitalcommunities, #NetworkedPublics, #onlinecommunity, #onlineconference, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #Swiftie, #Swifttok, #TikTok, #virtualcommunity, Online Community, taylorswift
The Rise of Booktok – How mutual bonding over books and reading has established a thriving online community

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22/04/2024

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Shani.Wilbers

Communities around books and reading have existed online across multiple online social media platforms. BookTube – a YouTube sub-community – and Bookstagram – a hashtag community on Instagram – emerged online in 2010 and has seen immense growth (Martens et al., 2022). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular social media platform (TikTok) fostered the creation…
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Communities and Social Media

#BookCommunity, #BookTok, #BookTokers, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #onlinecommunity, #SMCN2024, #Socialmedia, #TikTok
Discover the Third Space to Vent About Your Love Life – TikTok.

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22/04/2024

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monikawalter

Abstract In recent years, social media has become increasingly popular and widely used. People use it to share their knowledge, stories, skills, and to create trends and other content that many users have in common. One such app that has gained popularity is TikTok, which offers a platform for users to share their experiences. With…
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Communities and Social Media

#Algorithms, #Breakups, #comfortspace, #Communities, #Dating, #digitalcommunities, #fyp, #Love, #mentalhealth, #onlinecommunity, #Positivity, #relate, #Safespace, #Socialmedia, #Stories, #Teenagers, #TikTok, #Trust, community, relationships, Third Place, Trends
Redefining Representation: Women and the LGBTQIA community in Gaming and Esports.

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22/04/2024

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pichie

INTRODUCTION Many of us have been forced by COVID-19 to reflect on the value of communities, which is why there are now a plethora of online communities that aren’t only for gamers! Going back to the word’s origin, one of the fundamental ideas of sociology and the human sciences is “community.” It is also a…
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Online Networks and Social Change

“#SMCN2024” #onlinenetworksandsocialchange #onlineconference, #advocacy, #mentalhealth, #onlinecommunity, #socialchange, esports, gaming, Generation Z, LGBTQIA+, Twitch, Women, Young Women
Dungeons & Identity Crisis: How TRPGs Can Shape Identity and Sense of Community

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21/04/2024

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Katt Jones

Abstract Dungeons & Dragons and TRPGs have an interesting crossover with how people view their identity and engage with communities. Queer people use the TRPG space to find a community, and through that community they can help other people find their identity. This paper examines the concept of queer identity, meaningful play experiences, identity play,…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#Communities, #D&D, #Dungeons & Dragons, #identity, #onlinecommunity, #queer, #queer identity, #Tabletop games, #Tabletop Roleplaying Games, #Trans, #TRPG, community building
You’ve Been Catfished!

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21/04/2024

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CharlotteRoberts_

ABSTRACT Online dating has revolutionised the way individuals initiate romantic relationships, with platforms like Tinder emerging as mainstream pathways for connecting with potential partners. However, the frequency of false identities and safety concerns within these platforms raises significant questions about their value and integrity. This paper investigates online dating, focusing on Tinder, to examine the…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

#advocacy, #Bumble, #Catfish, #Change, #Communities, #digitalcommunities, #Hinge, #identity, #mentalhealth, #OnlineCommunities, #onlinecommunity, #onlineconference, #OnlineInfluencers, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #romantaciselife #findingapartner, #Socialmedia, #Tinder, Generation Z, Networked Publics, online communities, Online Community, Social Media Influence
Exploring Twitch: A Platform for Community and Connection

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21/04/2024

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veronika

Abstract Twitch, a live-streaming social platform, has emerged as a powerful place for building communities and supporting professional careers. Though toxicity and harassment are evident on the platform, moderation on Twitch is continuously improving and growing through community building. We will explore the positive impacts of Twitch, focusing on its role in creating digital communities…
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Communities and Social Media

#onlinecommunity, #Socialmedia, community building, Social networks, Twitch, Twitch Streaming
OOTD; Instagram’s Influence on Creative Diversity and Fashion Agenda

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19/04/2024

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Jessiedyer

Abstract This conference paper investigates Instagram’s impact on fashion sustainability, small businesses, and LGBTQ+ representation in the fashion community. It argues that Instagram is influencing the shift towards ethical fashion by facilitating fashion rental companies and sustainable small businesses. It promotes inclusivity by challenging gender norms and providing a platform for LGBTQ+ expression. Influencers play…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#diversity, #fashionhire, #instagramfashion, #instagramfashioncommunity, #instagraminfluencer, #instagramsmallbusiness, #LGBTQ+, #onlinecommunity, #onlinefashioncommunity, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, #ootd, #selfacceptance, #selfexpression, #SMCN2024, fashion, Instagram
How social media gives sexual assault victims a platform to create community and advocate for social change.

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18/04/2024

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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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Online Networks and Social Change

#onlinecommunity, #onlinenetworksandsocialchange, chanel cantos, metoo, onlineactivism, socialmediaforsocialchange
Does community disruption consolidate an online community’s beliefs?

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18/04/2024

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dylanbradshaw

Abstract This paper argues that community disruption can consolidate an online community’s beliefs regardless if their beliefs are for the overall good of society or the contrary. The psychology of internet disruptors will be analysed as they have been given greater access to broader and more unique communities through the internet growing progressively over the…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#disruption, #onlinecommunity, #RedditCommunity, 4chan, bullying, burger king, Cracker Barrel, gatekeeping, trolls, Tumblr, Twitter, UGC, wendy’s
How has TikTok changed the way people participate and engage in spreading awareness on Racial Issues?

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18/04/2024

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Em

Abstract: Like other social media platforms, TikTok is a third place allowing individuals to freely speak on their beliefs and ideologies, this has transformed the way people advocate and voice beliefs on particular racial issues such as Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate. Awareness of racial issues is encouraged by the network public within…
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Communities and Social Media

#activism, #blm, #onlinecommunity, #onlinenetworks, #racialdiscrimination, #socialchange, #Socialmedia, #StopAsianHate, #thirdplace, #TikTok

Debating Communities and Networks XV

Formula 1: Drive to Survive (the Digital Age)

Swifttok: A community of creative collaboration

The Rise of Booktok – How mutual bonding over books and reading has established a thriving online community

Discover the Third Space to Vent About Your Love Life – TikTok.

Redefining Representation: Women and the LGBTQIA community in Gaming and Esports.

Dungeons & Identity Crisis: How TRPGs Can Shape Identity and Sense of Community

OOTD; Instagram’s Influence on Creative Diversity and Fashion Agenda

How social media gives sexual assault victims a platform to create community and advocate for social change.

Does community disruption consolidate an online community’s beliefs?

How has TikTok changed the way people participate and engage in spreading awareness on Racial Issues?

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