Social Media as a Unique Platform for Underrepresented or Marginalized Communities to Gain Self-Representation and Take Control of Their Own Narratives

Anqi Wang

GBP Proceedings Series, 2025, vol. 12, 78-83

Abstract: Social media has reshaped the ways in which people interact through media and culture, providing individuals and communities with platforms to communicate, share ideas, and connect across geographical and social boundaries. These digital spaces offer opportunities for self-expression, narrative sharing, and community engagement. They can either present challenges in maintaining constructive interactions or serve as supportive environments that foster communication and collaboration. The following discussion examines how social media facilitates self-representation and narrative participation in various online contexts, drawing on examples from fan communities, subcultural engagement, and online interactions. The impact of these digital spaces will be analyzed using theoretical perspectives from fandom studies, subculture theory, and post-subcultural thought.

Keywords: marginalized groups; social media; self-representation and narrative control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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