Constructing identity and social capital on Facebook: a feminist digital sociology of Bangladeshi women
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Facebook empowers Bangladeshi women by expanding their social networks and strengthening their identities. Increased online activity fosters connections and self-expression, crucial for navigating societal expectations.
Area Of Science
- Digital Sociology
- Feminist Studies
- ICT for Development (ICT4D)
Background
- Facebook is a key digital space for Bangladeshi women, offering new ways to connect and form identities within a patriarchal society.
- Understanding the impact of social media on women's social capital and identity is crucial in the Global South.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine how Facebook activity influences social capital and identity development among Bangladeshi women.
- To investigate the relationship between Facebook usage, network characteristics, social capital, and self-identity outcomes.
Main Methods
- Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (n=357) and qualitative interviews (n=15).
- Quantitative data analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).
- Qualitative data provided in-depth insights into participants' experiences.
Main Results
- Higher Facebook participation significantly predicts larger and more diverse social networks (β=0.72 for variety, β=0.55 for size).
- Expanded networks positively impact bonding (R²=0.61) and bridging (R²=0.43) social capital.
- Social capital derived from digital networks enhances identity formation (R²=0.425), especially for women with diverse online connections.
Conclusions
- Facebook serves as a dual-faceted platform, enabling self-expression and broadening perspectives while also presenting challenges like monitoring and conservative standards.
- Digital environments, exemplified by Facebook, can both reinforce and challenge existing gendered power dynamics.
- Social media platforms play a vital role in fostering empowerment, connectivity, and identity development for women in the Global South.
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