Gabby Meyer

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@asd184R Hi, I didn’t think of Drake being a leader. However, he has many accomplishments from his music career. He has such a big following that his music and his style has influenced a large audience.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@MissIntrums Hi Isabella, I agree that Gigi Hadid is a leader and I think it goes the same for her sister, Bella Hadid. Both sisters aren’t afraid in supporting a cause or a movement because that’s where their beliefs lie. They are both transparent in their explanations on their values.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@juliakenney_ Hey Julia, I agree that Taylor Swift is leader, especially for young women and girls. She has such an influence on the younger generation whether it’s a fashion trend or discussing important topics like gender equality or voting in elections.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

Swisher, K. (2019, January 10). Trump vs. Ocasio-Cortez: Who will win the internet? The New York Times. https://t.co/CMWk2ytt6i.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

#LIDC90 Emma Watson is a great example of a celebrity who is seen as a leader. She is an actress known for her roles in the Harry Potter films, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Beauty and the Beast, and more. The public sees her as an outstanding actress, (continued in thread)

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

Gender equality not only liberates women but also men from prescribed gender stereotypes. #heforshe

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

The average woman does not have a platform to use her voice, so Emma Watson uses her voice due to her status and influence on the public.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

to take charge of important topics of conversation. Many people, especially young women, who have enjoyed her roles and work in film are influenced by her and can take action in their communities as well. Emma Watson also has the ability to amplify voices that have gone unheard.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

She’s collaborating with organizations and having these conversations because she believes in her vision for change. Even though she is a celebrity, she uses her status for the greater good. Some celebrities get so caught up in their fame, status, and wealth that they do not care

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

This demonstrates how she takes her beliefs and values and showcases them on social media for everyone to see. Through her speeches and statements on social media, she acts as a leader because she is connecting with the public.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

Emma Watson demonstrates this in her tweet. In her tweet, she says everyone benefits from gender equality, and the #HeForShe emphasizes the idea that men play a role in gender equality. Men have the ability to end stereotypes.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

but Watson has done a lot more for women. She is a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Sharing your message and representing your values or beliefs is an important skill to have in the age of social media (Swisher, 2019).

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@CaitlinC2041 I talked about disability awareness which is similar to the hashtag you used. Virtual communities can make an impact by coming together and shedding light on a topic where others can support others.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@darioDCIM Virtual communities truly do have the power to bring attention to movements. They start on social and expand on a larger scale. Your example resembles how impactful a topic like climate change can be.

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@BERNADETTE94472 Black Lives Matter hashtag was/is a strong movement where many people took notice. I feel like some of these advocacies/movements don’t get much attention, but the BLM movement was noticed on a national scale due to the power of social media.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

(2011). I think this is the same for virtual communities. If there is high engagement and organization, people will spread messages and stories and open the conversation on how we can support those with a disability.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

#RUVirtualFA24 #RutgersDCIM #DisabilityAwareness advocates for those who have a disability. Disabilities don’t define a person and their limitations. An individual who has a disability should have the opportunity to achieve their goals as everyone else. (continued in thread)

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

This hashtag resembles virtual communities. Users worldwide spread this hashtag on this platform to inform others about this advocacy. In Danah Boyd’s chapter, Social Network Sites as Networked Public, she discusses how the organization of networked publics controls engagement

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@huffra11 I like how you connected your hashtag to context collapse because that is how artists reach different audiences. But with the increase of AI, it can difficult for artists or animators.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@ellap7702 I talked about generative art, but I didn’t think about how artists content can be stolen from AI. It is a scary thought that’s artists’ work can be stolen or animators can lose their jobs because of how efficient and quick AI can create these visuals/videos.

[Gabby Meyer @gabby__meyer]

@abduliorashid It’s interesting that AI is able to generate images or videos about historical events that people today weren’t around for. I agree that AI can be a tool to help improve people’s understanding of these events.