The Impact of Digital Media on Social Movements

Authors

  • Kai Wilson PhD
  • Grace Clark PhD
  • Skyler Lopez PhD

Keywords:

Digital Media, Social Movements, Activism, Public Policy, Surveillance

Abstract

This article examines the transformative role of digital media in shaping modern social movements. By analyzing case studies from various global movements, the research identifies key patterns in digital engagement. The findings highlight the dual role of digital media as both a tool for mobilization and a platform for surveillance. The study also explores how digital media influences public perception and policy change. The implications for future social movements are considered, with a focus on the balance between digital activism and privacy concerns.
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Author Biographies

Kai Wilson, PhD

PhD
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Grace Clark, PhD

PhD
University of Oxford
Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Skyler Lopez, PhD

PhD
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada

References

Seo, I., Jeong, M. , Seok, J. , Kim, H. , & Chung, J. (2022). Wylie H. Forsythe: Revolutionizing Leprosy Treatment in Modern Korea. Astra Salvensis, 10(1), 67-78.

Published

2024-12-25

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Section

Articles