The Role of Social Media in Raising Awareness of Social Injustice Among Muslim Teenagers
Peran Media Sosial dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Ketidakadilan Sosial pada Remaja
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https://doi.org/10.34306/alwaarits.v3i1.983Keywords:
Social Media, Muslim Adolescents, Social Injustice, Social Awareness, Digital LiteracyAbstract
The increasing use of social media has positioned digital platforms as a key source of information for Muslim adolescents, influencing their understanding of fairness, inequality, and social responsibility, particularly within an Islamic ethical framework. This study aims to examine how social-justice-oriented content on social media influences the awareness of social injustice among Muslim teenagers, focusing on content types, engagement patterns, and contextual factors. The method used is a mixed-methods approach that combines an online survey of 312 Muslim adolescents aged 13–19 with in-depth interviews involving 15 participants to capture both quantitative trends and qualitative insights. The results show that consistent exposure to educational posts, short narrative videos, and advocacy campaigns significantly enhances adolescents’ understanding of discrimination, economic inequality, and community-based injustices. Peer interaction and religious framing further strengthen the internalization of social-justice messages, while algorithmic personalization increases the visibility of such content for more active users. These conclusions highlight the strategic role of social media in promoting social-justice literacy among Muslim youth and emphasize the need for collaboration among educators, parents, and digital creators to guide adolescents toward critical, ethical, and faith-aligned engagement with contemporary social issues.
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