"Beyond the Hashtag: A Case Study on the Realities of Youth Activism in Kosovo's Digital Landscape, Including Challenges, Risks and Strategies
Faculty Advisor Name
Melissa Aleman
Department
School of Communication Studies
Description
This autoethnographic project is a comprehensive study of the realities of youth activism in Kosovo's digital landscape. The study will focus on participants involved in promoting gender equality rights, breaking the stereotypes of patriarchy, and LGBTQI+ young activists, with a particular emphasis on the challenges, risks, and strategies involved in their online engagement. Through a rigorous and reflective analysis, this study will offer a unique perspective on the transformative potential of digital technologies in the promotion of social justice and progressive social change. By situating the experiences of young activists within broader debates around the role of digital media in shaping civic engagement and social movements, this project seeks to shed light on the complexities and potential of youth activism in the digital age. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship in the fields of digital media, cultural studies, and ethnography, this study will explore the diverse and often conflicting forces that shape young people's engagement with online spaces and communities. By foregrounding the voices and experiences of participants, this project will provide a nuanced and insightful perspective on the realities of youth activism in Kosovo's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Overall, this autoethnographic project aims to contribute to the ongoing debates and discussions around the transformative potential of digital technologies in promoting social justice and progressive social change. By offering an in-depth and nuanced analysis of the experiences of young activists in Kosovo, this study seeks to inspire and inform broader efforts to promote social justice and equality in the digital age.
"Beyond the Hashtag: A Case Study on the Realities of Youth Activism in Kosovo's Digital Landscape, Including Challenges, Risks and Strategies
This autoethnographic project is a comprehensive study of the realities of youth activism in Kosovo's digital landscape. The study will focus on participants involved in promoting gender equality rights, breaking the stereotypes of patriarchy, and LGBTQI+ young activists, with a particular emphasis on the challenges, risks, and strategies involved in their online engagement. Through a rigorous and reflective analysis, this study will offer a unique perspective on the transformative potential of digital technologies in the promotion of social justice and progressive social change. By situating the experiences of young activists within broader debates around the role of digital media in shaping civic engagement and social movements, this project seeks to shed light on the complexities and potential of youth activism in the digital age. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship in the fields of digital media, cultural studies, and ethnography, this study will explore the diverse and often conflicting forces that shape young people's engagement with online spaces and communities. By foregrounding the voices and experiences of participants, this project will provide a nuanced and insightful perspective on the realities of youth activism in Kosovo's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Overall, this autoethnographic project aims to contribute to the ongoing debates and discussions around the transformative potential of digital technologies in promoting social justice and progressive social change. By offering an in-depth and nuanced analysis of the experiences of young activists in Kosovo, this study seeks to inspire and inform broader efforts to promote social justice and equality in the digital age.
