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The Role of Online Networks in Driving Social Change
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This paper argues that online networks play a crucial role in driving social change by increasing awareness and maintaining communities, by mobilisation and collective action and by amplifying marginalised voices. While critics argue that online activism is often performative and lacks tangible outcomes, evidence suggests that digital platforms serve as essential tools for modern advocacy…
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Leading the Feminist Argentinian Community on Instagram: Mujeres Que No Fueron Tapa (Women Who Were Not On a [Magazine] Cover)
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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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The Power of Social Media Platforms in Activism During the Russo-Ukrainian War
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Elijah Ethan
Abstract The Russo-Ukrainian War had its beginnings in 2014, which was escalated by Russia into a full-blown invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It sparked an interest in online activism that is mostly advocating for Ukraine. This paper examines how pro-Ukrainian activists utilize social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter to fact-check disinformation from…
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