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YouTube as a Radicalizing Force; The Promotion of the Alt-Right Pipeline
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⚠️ CW – Discussion surrounding: Extremist ideologies; alt-right and white nationalist movements The Christchurch mosque shootings Racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic rhetoric Hate-based violence and discriminatory content Introduction When a broadcast comprised of white nationalists debating ’race realism’ was briefly the most popular live-streamed video on YouTube, concern grew regarding YouTube’s role in disseminating extremist content…
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Toxic by Algorithm: The Hidden Cost of Influencer Culture on Young Men
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Abstract This paper looks at how content creators on Instagram and TikTok, influence young Australian men’s views on masculinity by promoting toxic ideals and misogynistic messages. In the wider context of identity formation and digital culture, it argues that these platforms often reinforce traditional, dominant forms of masculinity, which can contribute to normalising gender-based power…
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Cancel Culture and it’s Effects on Online Identity Formation
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This paper explores the relationship between cancel culture and online identity formation, examining how individuals respond to the threat or consequences of being “cancelled” in digital spaces. It considers how the dynamics of public call-outs, social media backlash, and moral policing shape the way people construct and manage their online identity. Drawing on relevant literature,…
Hi Shannon Kate, You’re right to ask; it is incredibly difficult to police these issues today. Predatory behaviour isn’t exclusive…