﻿{"id":178,"date":"2021-09-27T20:52:36","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T20:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/?p=178"},"modified":"2022-05-11T12:35:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:35:04","slug":"online-activism-on-social-media-a-critical-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/2021\/09\/27\/online-activism-on-social-media-a-critical-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Activism on Social Media &#8211; A Critical Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\r\n<h3>New Media!<\/h3>\r\n<p>Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. More than likely, you have at least one social media account.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-181\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/sara-kurfess-6lcT2kRPvnI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019re social beings, so connecting with others is an important part of our lives.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-182 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/toa-heftiba-fbCxL_wEo5M-unsplash-563x375.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>But, have you ever thought what exactly you use social media for?<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-183\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/camilo-jimenez-qZenO_gQ7QA-unsplash-563x375.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Do you ever use this technology for activism?<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-184\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/ehimetalor-akhere-unuabona-72doRdFx-Lo-unsplash-563x375.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Many of us may use social media to voice our thoughts and stances in order to raise awareness, organize, and promote social change.<\/p>\r\n<p>But what about the disparities that exist between the Global North and South when it comes to Internet access?<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-376x250.jpg 376w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/andrew-stutesman-l68Z6eF2peA-unsplash-564x375.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Is gender and disability factors of inequality when it comes to accessing new media and technology?<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-186\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/the-creative-exchange-8Xm3NDLsvUA-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Is poverty a factor when people want to voice out opinions via technological devices?<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-187\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-2048x1396.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-367x250.jpg 367w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-720x491.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/jordan-opel-3VLHF9b9Plg-unsplash-550x375.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>During the month of October, I will be blogging about the inequalities that exist when it comes to online activism around the world and the impact that online activism has on society.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-188\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/bill-oxford-rdLERs3ZGgQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>This is Decolonline.\u00a0 <br \/>Please comment and share our blogs with your friends!<\/p>\r\n<p>And follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/decolonline\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/decolonline\/\">Instagram<\/a>. Stay tuned for more!<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-189\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-333x250.jpg 333w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-_tF3vug2FhQ-unsplash-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-190\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-333x250.jpg 333w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpmu.mau.se\/nmict21group7\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/alexander-shatov-k1xf2D7jWUs-unsplash-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Photo credits: <\/strong><br \/>Cover photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash. <br \/>iPhone with apps photo by Sara Kurfe\u00df on Unsplash. <br \/>Reaching hands photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash <br \/>People on their phones photo by Camilo Jimenez on Unsplash. <br \/>Activists photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash. <br \/>Map photo by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash. <br \/>Gender and disability signs photo by The Creative Exchange on Unsplash. <br \/>Village by the lake photo by Jordan Opel on Unsplash. <br \/>Glass world photo by Bill Oxford on Unsplash. <br \/>Instagram and Twitter app photos by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Media! Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. More than likely, you have at least one social media account. 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