THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY
Keywords:
cultural identity, digital communication, internet slang, social media influence, virtual communities.Abstract
This article is devoted to exploring the impact of social media on language and identity in modern society. It examines how online platforms influence language evolution, the rise of new forms of communication, and the blending of regional dialects. Apart from that, the study addresses how social media shapes personal and collective identities, affecting cultural norms and self-expression. The research highlights both the opportunities and challenges posed by digital communication in shaping contemporary language and identity
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