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Male TikTok Influencers are Redefining Masculinity
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Rasmus Soederlund
Introduction Traditional ideologies of masculinity have been constructed around qualities like control, autonomy, dominance, and physicality. These have been applied to limit men to restricted areas of action, suppress vulnerability, and enforce strict gender scripts of control, power, and autonomy. Traditional masculinity has also been associated with negative effects like higher rates of mental illness,…
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How Meta’s Social Platforms Have Damaged the Values of Gen Z and the Tourism Industry
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Hayley
Abstract This paper will discuss the real life impacts which social media has had and continues to have on the way travelers and prospective travelers interact with travel publics, the travel decisions-making process, and the tourist destination. Specifically, it will focus on how Generation Z’s values of aesthetics and shareability have been reinforced by online…
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War and Tragedy in Gaza! An insight on Journalists using Twitter and the battle for truth, freedom and democracy
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Oshen English
Author of paper: Oshen English Abstract: We cannot afford to look down or even turn a blind eye to the work of journalism. Think about it, how far would you go to report and broadcast the truth of the news of the world? Readers of this paper will discover the work of journalists who use…
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The objectification of women on Twitch: How streaming culture can reinforce gender stereotypes towards women
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Mayrion Ngu
Abstract Streaming culture is cultivated by numerous members of various online communities formed by similar interests, most common being gaming as gaming and streaming are closely connected. Streamers are able to create a personal space to connect with those who share common interests online. Twitch, a popular online streaming platform which is focused on the…
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#KitaJagaKita: Social Movement as an Effective Model of Digital Response Crisis
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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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Toxic by Algorithm: The Hidden Cost of Influencer Culture on Young Men
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pangi
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…
#onlinenetworksandsocialchange, Advocacy, algorithm, algorithms, Andrew tate, Body Image, BodyImage, change, Communities, Fitness, GenZ, ideals, Identity, Influencers, Instagram, MentalHealth, online conference, online networks, representation, SMCN25, social change, Social Media, tiktok, Toxic Masculinity, Trends, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube -
TikTok and the Identity Crisis: Social Media’s Ability to Redefine the Meaning of Identity.
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Tilly
This paper examines the so-called “fluidity” of an online identity and how this idea is challenged through algorithms, specifically on the social media platform, TikTok. It looks at how Influencers shape their online identities to fit a certain audience as well as their impact on young people and social comparison. Using Australian businesswoman Anna Paul,…
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The Networked Educator: Building Knowledge Communities on YouTube
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Introduction This paper explores how the social media platform, YouTube empowers online educators by creating learning communities and democratising access to technical knowledge, through participatory content creation, algorithm-driven discoverability and collaborative audience interaction. This aligns with the Social Media, Communities and Networks steam, as it examines new forms of community engagement. As of February 2025,…
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How Social Media Educates And Inspires Skill Development through Online Communities
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Abstract Social media platforms play a powerful role in influencing, educating, and inspiring many users in developing new skills through online communities. Still today, social media continues to receive harsh scrutiny from the public eye, nit-picking its negative impacts on society. However, social media has many positive contributing factors such as the introduction and exposure…
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In Pursuit of Beauty: Exhaustion of the Ideal Body Image
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Marcos
Introduction The rise of globalisation has interconnected society into different networks and communities. Technological advancements, specifically social media, come at a price and a cost, increasing the expression of creativity and identity for young adults. Allowing social media to become a fundamental routine for some, a networking platform that promotes authenticity, innovation, and connectivity worldwide.…


Hi Chai Xiao Wei, Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful question! You’re right—I focused mostly on society’s role,…