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On Madonna’s Art for Freedom: Why You Can’t Change the World with a Tweet
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On Madonna’s Art for Freedom: Why You Can’t Change the World with a Tweet

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 / 20 May 2014
Madonna's Art for Freedom project proves that social media is not a productive tool for activists who want to impact public policy and alleviate human rights violations.
Cinephilia Culture and the Fear of Missing Out
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Cinephilia Culture and the Fear of Missing Out

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 / 10 April 2014
There just isn't enough time in the human lifespan to see all the films one 'should'. So why not just declare the death of the cinephile?
What Does the Success of ‘Sharknado’ Reveal About Social Media?
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What Does the Success of ‘Sharknado’ Reveal About Social Media?

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 / 10 February 2014
In 2013, Syfy's Sharknado became a trending topic on Twitter and a pop culture phenomenon. Here's why none of it matters.
How Live-Streaming Social Media Websites Complicate the Male Gaze
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How Live-Streaming Social Media Websites Complicate the Male Gaze

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 / 8 January 2014
Teenagers use social media to escape the control of authority figures, engage in sexual behavior with peers, and entertain anonymous strangers. Is this a problem?
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Does Tinder Transform Dating Culture?

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 / 4 November 2013
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Is Miley Cyrus a Master of Social Media?

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 / 17 September 2013
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What Happens When Hollywood Film Production Meets Social Media?

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 / 25 August 2013