Social Media and Self-Perception
Students will explore how social media platforms influence self-perception, body image, and mental health among young people.
Key Questions
- Analyze how social media algorithms shape individual content consumption.
- Explain the psychological impacts of 'influencer culture' on self-esteem.
- Critique the pressures to present an idealized self on social media platforms.
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