Theory and Practice of New Media

Theory and Practice of New Media
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Theory and Practice of New Media
Executive summary
Technology has transformed the way society operates. Activism mainly occurred on the streets as individuals protested and aired their grievances in the past. With the advancement of the Internet, activism has been enhanced. Individuals can rally for support online for a particular cause. Social media platforms have become an effective way of spreading information and forming coalitions. Activists can mobilize for support and raise funds necessary to support their activities. Internet media continues to empower societies to advocate for change from any part of the world. Individuals can take advantage of their followership to start conversations aimed at social change. In addition to taking to the streets, people have the power to demand justice using their computers and mobile phones.
Deconstructed literature review
Article 1
1. Article/Book
Eubanks, V. (2012). Digital dead end: Fighting for social justice in the information age. MIT Press.
2. How is it a scholarly source?
* A university press, MIT, publishes the book
* The author, Virginia Eubanks, is a political scientist and an associate professor at The State University of New York
* The language is meant for individuals with specific knowledge of technology
3. Research Question
* Demonstrate how to use technology to fight social injustices
* The importance of information in activism
4. Research methodology
The book uses a quantitative approach where the author uses existing statistical data
5. Summary of findings
* The societal injustices need a new approach in dealing with them
* High-end technology is critical in the fight for equal rights for all individuals.
* The Internet media, especially social media, creates a pathway for disseminating information to a larger population.
Article 2
1. Article/Book
Rattan A., & Brands R. (2020, July 13). Use your social network as a tool for social justice.Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/07/use-your-social-network-as-a-tool-forsocial-justice
2. How is it a scholarly source?
* The names of the authors are provided. Aneeta Rattan is an Associate Professor at London Business School. Raina Brands is an Associate Professor, UCL
* The article is published by Harvard Business Publishing, which is a subsidiary of Harvard University
* The article has links to credible sources
3. Research Question
* How the Internet can be used to fight for equal rights for all people
* Techniques to call for justice
* How the Internet has transformed the traditional perceptions of civil protests
4. Research methodology
The article employs participant observation and the use of existing statistical data
5. Summary of findings
* The influence of social media users goes beyond the close circle of people one does not know.
* The death of Floyd birthed the Black Lives Movement, which was chaired from social media with hashtags evident in every internet media
* The Internet empowers the affected individuals in the community to fight for their rights
Article 3
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