User:Jduden

Target Topic
I am interested in researching the impact of social media on youth cultures in South America and comparing them to the rise in social media in the United States, then comparing these facts to the Arab Spring Conflict as a prime example of the power of technology on social change and political action.

Interests
My interests lie closer towards the sociological impact on my major--politics. Not only does my interest lie in politics, but also the impacts on social media, which I am currently researching with Professor Vandegrift through the country of Venezuela. I would love to compare the impact of the rise in social media in South America and compare it to the Arab Uprising scenario. This comparability could reveal the power of society's use of social media and the interaction it has with politics.

Potential Titles
The terms, though not coined or mentioned on Wikipedia, could be that of "sociopolitical uprisings," or even "politically-based social media." Neither are coined, but both encompass my idea of the interaction of society, politics and social media.

Potential Edits
I am looking to maybe edit the page that Professor Vandegrift showed to me, Internet Politics and Political Revolutions], but it is lacking any non-western thinking in developing nations, and it does not substantially, in any way, discuss the idea of social media's impact on the revolutions that have occurred in reference to this "internet impact."

Substantive proposal
I have settled, with the help of Professor Vandegrift and Gobonobo to edit media activism, for it is substantially lacking in what I would like to focus on--the Arab Spring and Venezuela in connection to social media. To round this article out I hope to propose and provide the edits that benefit the areas of interest, as well as draw attention to the article in a way that would attract future edits.

As it can be seen on the page regarding media activism, nothing is discussed about the Arab Spring when, in fact, the Arab Spring is a prime example of what social media activism is. Social media is a definitive version of media activism because, as experts and experience show, social media provides the means for change abroad in a manner that is fast and decisive. In this respect, this is the reason the Arab Spring comes into play. In the Arab Spring conflict and revolution, the use of Facebook and social media to spark change and organize marches is the primary reason that the revolution was able to occur. Therefore, as this is a solid example of the point I am trying to make within my research and a point that is entirely missing on media activism, I will work to include it in its substantial form.

Next, I will look to focus on political activism comparatively between Venezuela and the United States. Much research has been done on political participation in the United States through the use of social media and how that impacts the modes and methods of political participation, I hope to use my knowledge gained through comparative politics and Global Youth Studies to work to understand the relationship to youth in politics and participation more thoroughly. During the Chavez and Capriles election campaigning, both utilized social media and continue to do so today for political outreach and initiatives, I hope to include these aspects in my changes to media activism.

These are the elements to my proposals that I hope to advance with. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to contributing to the Wikipedia community! Jduden (talk) 19:18, 8 March 2013 (UTC)jduden

Sources Intended for Use
Arab Spring Sources:

1. Khan, A. A. (2012). THE ROLE SOCIAL OF MEDIA AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN ARABS SPRING. Far East Journal Of Psychology & Business, 7(1), 56-63.

2. DeVriese, L. (2013). Paradox of Globalization: New Arab Publics? New Social Contract?. Perspectives On Global Development & Technology, 12(1/2), 114-134. doi:10.1163/15691497-12341246

3. Joseph S. SOCIAL MEDIA, POLITICAL CHANGE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. Boston College International & Comparative Law Review [serial online]. Winter2012 2012;35(1):145-188. Available from: Index to Legal Periodicals & Books Full Text (H.W. Wilson), Ipswich, MA. Accessed March 27, 2013.

Venezuelan Sources:

1."Venezuela | Freedom House."Freedom House. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Feb. 2013. .

2.Forero, Juan. "Venezuelan youth could decide if Chavez remains in power - Washington Post." Featured Articles From The Washington Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb. 2013. .

3. Jessica Vitak, M.A., Paul Zube, M.A., Andrew Smock, MLS, Caleb T. Carr, M.A., Nicole Ellison, Ph.D., and Cliff Lampe, Ph.D. "It’s Complicated: Facebook Users’ Political Participation in the 2008 Election." CYBERPSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING Volume 0, Number 0, 2010. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

4."Venezuela Facebook Statistics by Countries | Socialbakers." Social Media Marketing, Statistics & Monitoring Tools | Socialbakers. Social Bakers, n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2013. .

Thanks so much! Jduden (talk)jduden