Social Media and Identity
How platforms like TikTok and Instagram shape self-perception and community belonging.
Key Questions
- 1How do algorithms influence the information and culture we consume?
- 2What is the impact of "influencer culture" on youth aspirations?
- 3How has social media changed the way we perform our identities?
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