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Decoloniality in computing
This interview explores the relationship between social computing technology and decolonization and the relationship between coloniality and computing research.
By Jordan Taylor, July 2022
Articles Tagged: Social networking sites
Articles & Features
"You're my best friend."
The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unexpected isolation for many, as well as a time fraught with uncertainty. In this article, we explore how many turned to playful online communities across a number of social media platforms as a place of connection and support.
By Kathryn E. Ringland, Christine T. Wolf, January 2022
Digital and physical barriers to changing identities
Social media sites often erect barriers to changing identities online, which can be similar to physical world barriers faced by marginalized groups. How can social media be designed to enable rather than constrain life changes?
By Oliver L. Haimson, December 2017