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The document discusses the concepts of social networking and social integration, highlighting their distinct yet interconnected roles in fostering inclusivity and community. Social networking utilizes digital platforms to connect individuals, while social integration focuses on creating a cohesive society by bridging gaps between diverse groups. It also addresses the potential challenges of misinformation and online harassment that can arise within social networking environments.

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Introduction To Social Networking For Social Integration. 1st

The document discusses the concepts of social networking and social integration, highlighting their distinct yet interconnected roles in fostering inclusivity and community. Social networking utilizes digital platforms to connect individuals, while social integration focuses on creating a cohesive society by bridging gaps between diverse groups. It also addresses the potential challenges of misinformation and online harassment that can arise within social networking environments.

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL DIFFERENCE

NETWORKING FOR SOCIAL


INTEGRATION Social networking primarily focuses on
digital interactions and building
WHAT IS SOCIAL NETWORKING connections through online platforms.
while social integration is about fostering
unity and inclusivity in the real world,
Social networking refers to the use of
bridging gaps between different social
online platforms and websites that allow
groups and promoting a sense of
individuals to create profiles, connect
belonging and mutual respect among
with others, and interact through various
diverse individuals.
means such as messaging, sharing
posts, and engaging in discussions.
Social networking can contribute to social
These platforms, commonly known as integration by facilitating communication
and understanding between people from
social media, enable people to build
virtual networks, find like-minded various backgrounds, but they are
individuals, and stay connected with distinct concepts with different scopes
and implications.
friends, family, colleagues, and even
strangers around the world. Examples of
social networking platforms include KEY ASPECTS
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn,
and TikTok. Inclusivity
• Social networking platforms provide an
WHAT IS SOCIAL INTEGRATION? inclusive space where people from
various cultures, ethnicities, religions,
Social integration is a broader and socio-economic backgrounds can
sociological concept that pertains to the connect, share experiences, and learn
process of bringing individuals or groups from one another.
from diverse backgrounds together into a
cohesive and inclusive society. It Breaking Isolation
involves breaking down barriers and • Social networking helps combat social
promoting interactions and mutual isolation, especially among marginalized
understanding among people of different or disadvantaged individuals who may
races, ethnicities, cultures, religions,
face physical or geographical barriers in
genders, socioeconomic statuses, and connecting with others.
abilities.

Cultural Exchange
Social integration aims to create a
harmonious community where everyone • It facilitates the exchange of ideas,
feels valued and respected, regardless of traditions, and perspectives, fostering
their differences. cultural
under
tanding and appreciation, which, in turn, barriers and fostering connections across
helps combat stereotypes and linguistic divides.
prejudices.
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES AND
Building Empathy RISKS
• By interacting with others and learning ➢ Spread of misinformation, online
about their experiences, individuals can harassment, privacy concerns,
develop empathy and a deeper and the creation of echo
understanding of different life chambers that reinforce existing
circumstances, increasing compassion beliefs and attitudes.
and support for one another. ➢ To ensure the positive impact of
social networking on social
integration, platforms need to
Support Networks
implement robust policies and
• Social networking enables the formation provide tools to address these
of support networks, where individuals issues effectively.
facing similar challenges or shared
interests can come together to provide
emotional and practical support. NATURE OF SOCIAL

Advocacy and Awareness NETWORKING FOR SOCIAL


INTEGRATION
• Social networking allows users to raise
awareness about social issues, share ➢ Revolves around leveraging
information, and mobilize support for digital platforms and tools to
various causes, contributing to positive promote social cohesion bridge
social change. divides, and foster understanding
among diverse individuals and
communities.
Community Building ➢ Harnesses the power of
• It helps create virtual communities that technology to create virtual
extend beyond geographical boundaries, spaces where people can
facilitating collaboration, and enabling connect, communicate, and
collective action towards common goals. collaborate, irrespective of
geographical boundaries.
Educational Opportunities ➢ Primary focus is on building
empathy, breaking down
• Social networking can be a platform for
prejudices, and creating a more
sharing educational resources,
inclusive and connected society.
promoting literacy, and enhancing
learning through peer-to-peer
interactions. SCOPE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING
FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION
Language and Communication ➢ CULTURAL
➢ EXCHANGE
• It encourages multilingual
➢ COMMUNITY
communication, breaking language
➢ BUILDING
➢ SUPPORT ➢ Cross-Cultural
➢ NETWORKS ➢ Exchange
➢ EDUCATION AND ➢ Personal
➢ AWARENESS ➢ Empowerment
➢ ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ➢ Multilingual
➢ CHANGE ➢ Communication
➢ Global Reach
TOOLS
➢ Social Media
➢ Platforms
➢ Online Forums and
➢ Communities
➢ Messaging
➢ Apps
➢ Blogging and
➢ Content
➢ Sharing
➢ Online Events and Webinars
➢ Language
➢ Translation Tools
➢ Geolocation and Map
➢ Services
➢ PURPOSE
➢ Promoting
➢ Understanding
➢ Connecting
➢ Across Boundaries
➢ Raising
➢ Awareness

CHARACTERISTICS
➢ Inclusivity
➢ Digital
➢ Connectivity
➢ Real-Time interaction
➢ Social Change
➢ Privacy and
➢ Safety
➢ Building Empathy
➢ Encouraging
➢ Collaboration
➢ Support and
➢ Empowerment
➢ Communication and Dialogue

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