At the turn of the century, our society was introduced to a new form of media. It was a way for average people to connect with others across continents to share their pictures or messages. Use of social media has grown astronomically in the past decade and has resulted in […]
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Anti-China Sentiment Has Infiltrated Social Media
There’s been an uptick of rhetoric blaming someone for the coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, China and the Chinese people. Instead of using neutral and scientific language like “coronavirus” and “Covid-19,” people are posting online about the “Chinese virus,” “Chinese coronavirus,” “Wuhan virus,” or the “Kung Flu.” Much of this ramping-up can […]
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Social Media’s Effect on the Coronavirus
In times of isolation, social media serves as a window to the rest of the world. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok– a rising video-sharing social media platform– are being used to bring people together as COVID-19 sweeps the globe. The platforms are being used for the communication of […]