The Impact of the Rise of Social Media on the Ideology and Practice of Multiculturalism
Abstract
The rise of social media has had a huge impact on multiculturalism. Multiculturalism has been associated with the coexistence of many different ethnic, linguistic and religious groups, and it can refer to mixed ethnic communities with different cultural traditions, which its advocates see as a fairer system that allows individuals to properly express who they are in society; opponents argue that multiculturalism is problematic because it shifts the focus from demands for equality to specific demands for special treatment. This article analyses how the rise of social media has influenced the idea and practice of multiculturalism (nationalism) in five different ways in a particular context. And in the 'Discussion' section it gives a further analysis of the insights gained.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/mcs.v4i3.1510
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