tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210648537465444087.post1554349465739468423..comments2023-07-05T06:19:54.550-04:00Comments on Issues in Cyberspace: Social Justice Through TechnologyJennifer Proctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11629970027360995691noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210648537465444087.post-7099222852067596092011-04-17T19:26:39.120-04:002011-04-17T19:26:39.120-04:00I do see the above idea of homophily to be accurat...I do see the above idea of homophily to be accurate. The fact that diversity exists on social media platforms does not necessarily mean that these different people, or groups of people, will actually interact. In a way, it's like cliques in school. Surely the Facebooks of the world make it easier for different cliques to interact with one another, but doesn't provide them with any new reasons to do so. But, the increased opportunity for interaction is still a benefit.bbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078158397438743674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210648537465444087.post-21092105518077222532011-04-16T14:25:17.112-04:002011-04-16T14:25:17.112-04:00Nicholas,
I agree that it would seem "logical...Nicholas,<br />I agree that it would seem "logical" that the Internet and Social networking sites have enabled us to communicate more with all types of people and cultures around the world, and that "social media..[should] break down social divisions" as you mention. Danah Boyd's concept of "homophily" and how it applies to social networking sites does seem to be in contrast to your comments however. She mentions that in fact, people tend to segregate themselves by groups that they belong to, however unitentionally, on these sites. As she states, "Structurally, social networks are driven by homophily even when there are individual exceptions." How do you feel about this concept? Do you think it is accurate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com