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social-media-ethics-automation.github.io social-media-ethics-automation.github.io
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Reddit. December 2023. Page Version ID: 1188314683. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reddit&oldid=1188314683 (visited on 2023-12-05).
The wikipedia page details the "subreddit" functionality of reddit. It states that there are approximately "138,000 active subreddits as of 2018". With this fact, I believe there are many subreddits that pertain to specific "patterns" or "norms" that society recognizes. That being said, there are many subreddits that use these patterns to build a community surrounding respect, responsibility, and constructive dialogue, but there are also subreddits that probably do the opposite. There are most definitely subreddits that use these patterns and stereotypes to bring down others, and perpetuate negative stereotypes that are skewed to look negative.
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social-media-ethics-automation.github.io social-media-ethics-automation.github.io
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Part of how people manage their social reality is by enforcing the patterns, habits, and norms which identify us; another way we do this is by enforcing, or policing, which subsets of patterns, habits, and norms get to be recognized as valid parts of the broader social reality. Both of these tactics can be done in appropriate, just, and responsible ways, or in highly unjust ways.
I completely agree with this assessment of stereotypes. I believe the way in which we use these patterns and norms determines how just or unjust the stereotype may be. recognizing a pattern in society can be used to address underlying issues in society, especially things that disproportionately affect certain groups of people. But on the other hand, many people use these patterns to bash and hate on groups of people.
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