Sociology – Paper 1 – Socialisation and identity | e-Consult
Paper 1 – Socialisation and identity (1 questions)
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Model Answer:
- Digital media as a catalyst:
- Platforms (Twitter, Instagram) enable rapid dissemination of personal testimonies.
- Hashtag functionality creates a unifying label that aggregates disparate experiences.
- Algorithmic amplification can turn local stories into global narratives.
- Construction of a collective identity:
- Shared language (“#MeToo”, “survivor”) fosters a sense of belonging.
- Visibility of diverse voices (different ages, professions, ethnicities) expands the movement’s inclusivity.
- Online solidarity rituals (e.g., retweets, “likes”) reinforce group cohesion.
- Impact on social change:
- Pressure on institutions to revise harassment policies.
- Legal outcomes (e.g., high‑profile convictions) demonstrate tangible effects.
- Critiques: “slacktivism”, backlash, and the risk of digital fatigue.
- Limitations of digital media:
- Digital divide excludes those without reliable internet access.
- Online harassment can silence participants.
- Algorithmic bias may privilege certain narratives over others.
- Overall assessment – Digital media has fundamentally reshaped collective identity formation by providing a platform for mass self‑disclosure and coordinated action, yet its efficacy is mediated by structural inequalities and the dynamics of online discourse.