Algorithmic Folk Theories: How TikTok Shapes How We View Race

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dc.contributorRivas- Rodriguez, Maggie
dc.creatorJohnson, Kayla
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-08T15:06:19Z
dc.date.available2023-06-08T15:06:19Z
dc.date.issued2023-05
dc.description.abstractMany young people today are essentially growing up online. Their digital presence is deeply intertwined with their identities as platforms like TikTok provide novel space for people to explore their interests while curating their public image. Algorithmic Folk Theories: How TikTok Shapes How We View Race is a video essay project that explores the effect that social media algorithms have on young people’s self-image, especially people of color, and our collective understanding of race. The film explores the balance between cultural appropriation and appreciation on TikTok and sheds light on the limitations of algorithm-based content moderation, which often privileges white creators. The film also calls on social media companies to readdress their content moderation policies to create a more inclusive digital space.en_US
dc.description.departmentPlan II Honors Programen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2152/119180
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/46058
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.relation.ispartofPlan II Honors Theses - Openly Availableen_US
dc.rights.restrictionOpenen_US
dc.subjectsocial mediaen_US
dc.subjectalgorithmsen_US
dc.subjecttechnologyen_US
dc.subjectcommunicationen_US
dc.subjectraceen_US
dc.subjectidentityen_US
dc.subjectdiversityen_US
dc.subjectinclusionen_US
dc.titleAlgorithmic Folk Theories: How TikTok Shapes How We View Raceen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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