Questions for Social Media Use in Political and War Turmoil around the World
JC Church 11/3/26 Digital Media: Theory and Practice Questions for Social Media Use in Political and War Turmoil around the World How does social media use help different sides in these political and war turmoil around the world? Social media helps different sides in political and war turmoil around the world by allowing them to share information, spread their perspectives, and gain support from people around the world. The video about Russia and Ukraine shows how Ukrainians use social media to inform the public and gain international support, while the POLITICO article explains how Israel uses online advertisements to influence public opinion about its war with Hamas. Both sides of a conflict can use posts, videos, and emotional images to shape how people view events. However, social media can also spread propaganda and misinformation, making it important for users to question what they see and check multiple sources. What specific impacts does social media use have in the...