Social Media

1. ...as a unifying agent

1.1. use of hashtags and tags

1.2. accessibility to groups

1.3. widespread

1.3.1. no geographic barriers

2. ...as a primary source of information

2.1. documentation

2.1.1. photos/videos

3. anonymity vs accountability

3.1. freedom of expression

3.1.1. lack of accountability leads to decreased filtering of thoughts

3.1.2. more ideas expressed

4. ...as a part of identity

4.1. social circles

4.2. narrative

5. ...as a political tool