Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Resources

Project ID

3611

Category

Other

Added on

Sept. 8, 2021, 9:20 a.m.

Search the HERO reference database

Query Builder

Search query
Journal Article

Abstract  Introduction The use of social media and digital technologies has grown rapidly in Australia and around the world, including among Indigenous young people who face social disadvantage. Given the potential to use social media for communication, providing information and as part of creating and responding to social change, this paper explores published literature to understand how Indigenous Australian youth use digital technologies and social media, and its positive and negative impacts. Methods Online literature searches were conducted in three databases: PubMed, Google Scholar and Informit in August 2014; with further searches of additional relevant databases (Engineering Village; Communication & mass media complete; Computers & applied sciences complete; Web of Science) undertaken in May 2015. In addition, relevant literature was gathered using citation snowballing so that additional peer-reviewed and grey literature was included. Articles were deemed relevant if they discussed social media and/or digital technologies and Indigenous Australians. After reading and reviewing all relevant articles, a thematic analysis was used to identify overall themes and identify specific examples. Results A total of 22 papers were included in the review. Several major themes were identified about how and why Indigenous young people use social media: identity, power and control, cultural compatibility and community and family connections. Examples of marketing for health and health promotion approaches that utilize social media and digital technologies were identified. Negative uses of social media such as cyber bullying, cyber racism and the exchange of sexually explicit content between minors are common with limited approaches to dealing with this at the community level. Discussion Strong cultural identity and community and family connections, which can be enhanced through social media, are linked to improved educational and health outcomes. The confidence that Indigenous young people demonstrate when approaching the use of social media invites its further use, including in arenas where this group may not usually participate, such as in research. Conclusions Future research could examine ways to minimise the misuse of social media while maximising its positive potential in the lives of Indigenous young people. Future research should also focus on the positive application of social media and showing evidence in health promotion interventions in order to reduce health inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people.

Book/Book Chapter

Abstract  Author Layla F. Saad wrote Me and White Supremacy to encourage people who hold white privilege to examine their (often unconscious) racist thoughts and behaviors through a unique, 28-day reflection process complete with journaling prompts. This guided journal, which includes the book's original weekly prompts and lots of space for note-taking and free-writing, is the perfect place to begin your antiracism journey

Archival Material
Archival Material
Archival Material
Archival Material
Archival Material
Archival Material

Abstract  This music video is a great educational and entertaining experience for Black HIstory Month that shows our greatest leaders have always been concerned about solidarity and linking our movement for freedom with human rights of ALL people. In 1867, only two years after the slavery ended in the U.S., Douglass spoke out against racism against Chinese and Japanese Americans. He argued that Chinese immigrants should be allowed to become citizens just like any other immigrants. He envisioned a "Composite Nation," a multi-racial, multicultural America that recognized human rights. He was way ahead of his time, but he is right on time for our understanding of solidarity and compassion for ourselves and others. This music video sets the excerpts from Frederick Douglass's "Composite Nation" speech to "Joseph Pierce" an original work by jazz giant Francis Wong. Performed by: Amanda Kemp, Vocals Michael Jamanis ,Violin Francis Wong, Tenor Saxophone Matt Woodson, Percussion Text from 1867 "Composite Nation" Speech.

Filter Results