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It’s important that each of the above perspectives is included in our understanding of the role of social media in politics. The new media is a double-edged sword for politics, giving space to some while making others targets. Social media has improved information flows, outreach, mobilization, and fundraising however, it has also increased surveillance, political polarization, the spread of misinformation, and harassment.Įach aspect of social media’s influence on politics is the subject of ongoing research and debate in political science.Īt the same time, policymakers are increasingly scrutinizing social media platforms, particularly in the domains of data privacy, innovation, and the spread of misinformation. Social media has big implications for advocates of social causes too as the platforms provide an innovative way to spread messages.Īn often overlooked aspect of social media’s impact on politics, however, is that communities across the world have formed different relationships with these platforms.
Research shows that social media can have a minor but still significant influence on voter behavior. While the impact of social media on politics seems to be changing all the time, some consistent trends are emerging.
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