Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme ...

The Meta CEO said Apple seems to get away with less criticism by lying low. The Meta CEO said Apple seems to get away with less criticism by lying low. is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, ...

How and why do exploited groups decide to take up action against their oppression? Featuring nine articles from eight different countries, the latest volume of the Journal of Social Issues, titled ...

The Pew-Knight Initiative supports new research on how Americans absorb civic information, form beliefs and identities, and engage in their communities. Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, ...

There has been a swift buildup of lawsuits and legislation targeting social media companies and how they design their platforms for young users—and that momentum doesn’t show signs of slowing in 2025.

Social media influencers are sometimes called ‘microcelebrities,’ although that term may be a misnomer, as some reach many thousands, if not millions, of people. As influencers can reach those numbers ...

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social studies curricula today, for example, is ...

In recent years, short-form content like TikTok videos, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have become a global cultural phenomenon. Social media is a transformative cultural force that's consistently ...

Some historians say hip-hop culture all started at a party one hot August night in the South Bronx in 1973. DJ Kool Herc plugged his parents’ record gear into a street lamp and began creating what is ...

Social bonds have emerged as a powerful tool to address various societal challenges, from affordable housing to healthcare, education, and social equity. These bonds are designed to support projects ...