Digital Communication and Social Justice

What is online activism?

• The use of digital platforms and technology to promote and advocate for social, political, and environmental causes.

• The use of online platforms to sell products and services.

• The use of physical protests and demonstrations to promote and advocate for social, political, and environmental causes.

• The use of traditional media to promote and advocate for social, political, and environmental causes.

What is the digital divide?

• The digital divide is the difference in internet speeds between urban and rural areas.

• The digital divide is the disparity in computer literacy among different age groups.

• The digital divide is the imbalance in access to social media platforms.

• The digital divide is the gap in access to and use of digital technologies.

Why is privacy important in social media?

• Privacy is important in social media to protect personal information and maintain control over one's online presence.

• Privacy is not important in social media because everyone should have access to personal information.

• Privacy is not important in social media because online presence should be controlled by others.

• Privacy is not important in social media because personal information is not at risk.

How can you detect fake news online?

• Only trust news from mainstream media sources

• To detect fake news online, you can verify the source, cross-check information, look for biased language, check for credible sources, use fact-checking tools, be skeptical, check the date, and trust your instincts.

• Ignore any news that contradicts your beliefs

• Believe everything you read online

What is online hate speech?

• Expression, communication, or content promoting violence, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Expression, communication, or content promoting understanding and empathy towards individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Expression, communication, or content promoting healthy debate and discussion towards individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Expression, communication, or content promoting love and acceptance towards individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Name one example of online activism that has made a significant impact.

• Ice Bucket Challenge

• March for Our Lives movement

• #MeToo movement

• #BlackLivesMatter movement

What are some factors that contribute to the digital divide?

• Government regulations and policies

• Lack of access to technology and internet, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and educational opportunities.

• Age, gender, and race

• Lack of interest or motivation

How can individuals protect their privacy on social media platforms?

• By using a fake name and profile picture.

• By accepting friend requests from anyone.

• By sharing personal information with strangers.

• By adjusting privacy settings and being cautious about the information they share.

What are some strategies to identify and combat fake news?

• Fact-checking, verifying sources, cross-referencing, being skeptical, checking for bias, promoting media literacy

• Ignoring news altogether

• Believing everything you read

• Relying solely on social media for news

What are the consequences of online hate speech?

• Online hate speech can have several consequences, including the spread of negativity and toxicity, harm to individuals' mental health, promotion of discrimination and prejudice, erosion of trust and social cohesion, and potential for offline violence or harassment.

• Online hate speech has no consequences.

• Online hate speech can lead to positive social change.

• Online hate speech only affects a small number of people.