Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Journalism and Communication Department
Faculty Mentor
Aggrey Otieno
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
For centuries, racism has been an issue in society; however, the emergence of social media has drastically altered the landscape of the vulgarity and encounter of racist content. Social media has become a crucial communication, advocacy, and information battleground. While these platforms have provided a voice through which underprivileged populations become equal in terms of advocating for equality and justice, the same platforms have nurtured the breeding ground for hate messages and discriminatory ideologies. This research will look to explore the relationship between social media and racism, doing so to look at how these social media platforms amplify racist content alongside anti-racist movements and their broader influence on public perception and real-life behaviors.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 2:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2025 3:20 PM
Included in
Racism on Social Media
Logan, UT
For centuries, racism has been an issue in society; however, the emergence of social media has drastically altered the landscape of the vulgarity and encounter of racist content. Social media has become a crucial communication, advocacy, and information battleground. While these platforms have provided a voice through which underprivileged populations become equal in terms of advocating for equality and justice, the same platforms have nurtured the breeding ground for hate messages and discriminatory ideologies. This research will look to explore the relationship between social media and racism, doing so to look at how these social media platforms amplify racist content alongside anti-racist movements and their broader influence on public perception and real-life behaviors.