Activism

Posting for the Planet: Emma Watson’s Online Advocacy for Climate change

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29/04/2025

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Khushi

Social media stands today as an essential tool for activism because it provides a platform to encourage social transformations and a place of expression for public opinion. Emma Watson successfully developed her Instagram platform to support environmental sustainability with the combination of her famous reputation and online reach whilst also fostering ecosystem-wide climate change protection…
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Identity and Online Advocacy

Activism, celebrity, Climate action, Climate Change, Communities, Identity, Influencers, Instagram, Social Media
How Social Media is Radicalizing adolescent boys

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28/04/2025

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stellapearse

Abstract: My paper addresses the issue of how social media platforms are contributing to the radicalization of adolescent boys. Highlighting how social media platforms instill misogynistic beliefs and values, amplifies extremist content through algorithmic Eco chambers and encourages influences to promote extremist views to young users. The thesis states that social media platforms facilitate the…
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Communities and Social Media, Uncategorized

Activism, Adolescents, Communities, community, Identity, Influencers, Instagram, online networks, radicalisation, social change, Social Media, tiktok
Leading the Feminist Argentinian Community on Instagram: Mujeres Que No Fueron Tapa (Women Who Were Not On a [Magazine] Cover)

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27/04/2025

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Milagros Wade

Abstract This paper explores how the Argentinian feminist community Mujeres Que No Fueron Tapa (Women Who Were Not On a [Magazine] Cover) effectively leverages Instagram to challenge gender norms, reshape public perceptions and promote feminist activism. Founded by Lala Pasquinelli, the movement uses platform-specific tools such as hashtags, stories and user-generated content to mobilise ‘networked’…
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Online Networks and Social Change

#activism, #femaleidentity, #metoo, #socialchange, Activism, Advocacy, feminism, feminist, Instagram, social change
#KitaJagaKita: Social Movement as an Effective Model of Digital Response Crisis

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27/04/2025

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23296387

by Ayuni Abstract This paper argues that the #KitaJagaKita movement in Malaysia developed an effective model of digital crisis response, facilitating a connection between local grassroots initiatives and institutional support through social media, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter) whereby communities are able to organize support during emergencies. This paper examines the rise and growth of…
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Online Networks and Social Change

Activism, community, grassroots, pandemic, social change, Social Media, Twitter
Advocacy in Action: Tik Tok influencers and Social Change.

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27/04/2025

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Minet_Coetzee

Gen Z and Millennial Influencers are empowering activism through leveraging TikTok to spread underrepresented information and influence political public opinion for social change. TikTok has emerged as one of the most widely used social media platforms, surpassing one billion monthly active users in 2021(Cervi et al., 2023). With its surge in popularity, the platform has…
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Online Networks and Social Change

Activism, black lives matter, Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, Cat Janis, Gen Z and Millennials, Influencers, online networks, Political Advocy, Save Palenstine, social change, tiktok
Networked Environmental Activism

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27/04/2025

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DanielAnderson

The Potential and Pitfalls of Social Media for Climate Change and Environmentalism Online activism through social media platforms has demonstrably enhanced public awareness of climate change and environmental issues and facilitated tangible change, while presenting new challenges to its efficacy. Introduction The increasing urgency of climate change and escalating environmental crises has transformed the activism…
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Online Networks and Social Change

Activism, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental
The Role of UX/UI Design in Shaping Digital Activism for Gen Z

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27/04/2025

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Warapon

The growing influence of digital activism among Gen Z. To begin with digital activism and its growing influences among Gen Z by digital activism among Generation Z is characterised by their preference usage of social media to contribute to social change and engage in their life. This generation uses digital platforms for awareness purposes as…
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Online Networks and Social Change

Activism, digital activism, Gen Z, Identity, Social Media
Gamification in Digital Activism: The Opportunities and Challenges for Meaningful Social Change

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20/04/2025

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Kaiya Ryujin

Abstract In digital activism, the integration of gamification has reshaped how individuals engage with social causes online. While gamified activism increases accessibility, visibility and participation, it also presents critical risks that may compromise its long-term impact. Through examining high-profile campaigns such as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, #NoMakeupSelfie and the #MeToo movement, this paper illustrates…
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Online Networks and Social Change

Activism, Gamification, Social Media
Social Media and how they influence Online Identity, and enable Collective Action through their Digital Spaces

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19/04/2025

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Kyle Vasquez

Abstract The rise of the internet has changed the way people connect, removing the limitations of physical distance and allowing digital communities to form through global social networks. This essay explores how online spaces act as digital third spaces, places where people interact freely outside of work or personal responsibilities. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, YouTube,…
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Communities and Social Media

Activism, Belonging, Communities, Identity, Privacy

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Hi Xavier, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate your review of my paper. That is an interesting point…

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Networked Environmental Activism

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