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The Price of Perfection: The Impacts Social Media Influencers Have on Teenage Girls’ Identities
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In today’s digital age you can’t scroll through Instagram without stumbling upon a post from a social media influencer. For many teenagers, these influencers have become powerful role models that hold major sway upon how they think, behave and see themselves. Instagram influencers have become notorious for creating curated, edited and idealized versions of themselves…
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Ghosting My Identity: How Social Media Shapes the Identities of Gen Z Immigrants
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This paper explores how Gen Z immigrants navigate digital spaces by curating their identities for visibility and survival. Through personal reflection and academic theory, it highlights how social media platforms shape identity performance, emotional labour, and the negotiation of belonging in an online world that rewards polished narratives over authentic expression.
Hi Shannon Kate, You’re right to ask; it is incredibly difficult to police these issues today. Predatory behaviour isn’t exclusive…