A sexualised gaze can fall on any image of a child online, no matter how innocently it was shared. But there is room for parents, policymakers and platforms to do more to protect children online.
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Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
Host Vinita Srivastava explores why racist, homophobic and sexist attitudes are increasingly showing up in school-age boys – and what we can do about it.
Deinfluencers prioritize genuine content and real engagement over the meticulously curated content and commercial partnerships that are common in traditional influencer culture.
Influencer and trans woman Dylan Mulvaney promoted Bud Light beer on their social media and received vicious backlash from the conservative public.
We examined the pre-match fight on social media to compare how each fighter’s profile brand performed worldwide.
An expert explains the issues that influencers and content creators are up against.
Influencers fill emotional and information needs. They are perceived as role models followers identify with, or whose example they want to follow.
With advances in technology, robots and artificial intelligence have increasingly more sophisticated encounters with humans.
Influencers boxing retired MMA fighters, YouTubers and basketball players detracts from the legitimacy of the sport. It’s a short-term business decision, plain and simple.
Erika Thompson is clearly a competent beekeeper, who’s educating the public about honeybees in her own way on social media.
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