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Week 5 surrounded a discussion on what it means to be a digital citizen and the online interactions with political participation and discussions.
Social media and the digital communities that exist online can have powerful impacts on society and its politics. Choi, et. al (2021, p.366-367) notes that engaging in digital citizenship has promoted better democratic practices and political web-based activity establishes social circles that deliver information to those who may not otherwise be educated enough to access it. Furthermore the article highlights that engaging as a digital citizen helps individuals compare and collaborate with the exchanging and arguing of political discourse, events and ideas.
The rise in digital citizenship has led to an increase in political activism. Vromen, A (2017) argues the use of media platforms has reshaped the way citizens participate in politics. Media assets like hashtags, reblogs, retweets and GIFs are becoming increasingly influential in shaping public opinion and political discourse (p. 4).
The number of immigrant voters is on the rise – and research shows that for young immigrants, social media is where they are primarily wadin
Wilf, et. al, supports this argument and showcases the impact that media can have on disadvantaged individuals. By engaging with digital citizenship these immigrants have engaged with online political activism leading to a successful increase in eligible voters participating in western democratic societies like America particularly in the 2020 presidential campaign.
"Many young immigrants use social media to follow news in their local communities, as well as in their countries of origin. They also use it to organise protests and encourage others to vote" (Wilf, Castro, Quiles, 2022).
The article drew on the author's research papers which highlighted the significance of twitter advocating awareness for organisations such as 'United We Dream'. The organisation aims to connect US immigrant youths and spread awareness through online platforms. Trends found in their sample research shows that 18-23 year old voters engaged with politics almost entirely online.
Choi, et. al (2021) attributes digital citizenship to bettering intersectionality, with social media's ability to bring together marginalised and oppressed voices, that share commonalities of showcasing diversity and advocating for equality, to educate groups on ‘participatory democracy’ (p.363-364).
References:
Choi, M & Cristol, D, (2021) ‘Digital citizenship with intersectionality lens: Towards participatory democracy driven digital citizenship education’, Theory Into Practice, 60:4, 361-370.
Vromen, A, 2017, Digital Citizenship and Political Engagement The Challenge from Online Campaigning and Advocacy Organisations, Palgrave Macmillan UK, London.
Wilf, S, Maker Castro, E,Quiles, T, 2022, ‘Young immigrants are looking to social media to engage in politics and elections – even if they are not eligible to vote’, The Conversation, 11 October, viewed, 29 March 2023, <https://theconversation.com/young-immigrants-are-looking-to-social-media-to-engage-in-politics-and-elections-even-if-they-are-not-eligible-to-vote-190315>
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