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3. Role in Identity Construction: Social media and digital
technologies provide channels for the intragroup discursive
negotiation of identity, particularly in the context of refugee
linguistic representations. This highlights the
transformative impact of social media on the lives and
experiences of migrants and the pivotal role of social media
in (dis)identification and identity construction 47.
4. Influence on Political Discourse: Social media has been
essential in organizing social movements, amplifying
voices, and influencing political discourse. It has affected
the way information is received and disseminated,
influenced public opinion and political ideologies, and
posed both problems and opportunities for the future of
democracy 48.
5. Interactive Identity and Collective Identity: The
relationship between discourse and identity is depicted as a
process of identity shaping through daily discursive
practices. This includes self-identity, interactive identity,
and collective identity, all of which are sustained and
molded through discourse, both in offline and online
environments 49.

In summary, media discourse, including social media and
traditional mass media, plays a crucial role in shaping individual
and group identities. It influences the construction, negotiation, and
representation of identities, fosters a sense of belonging, and has a
significant impact on public opinion, political discourse, and the
negotiation of group identities in multicultural societies.

B. Representation of marginalized communities in media

The representation of marginalized communities in media is a
critical and complex issue that has significant impacts on
societal perceptions and the lived experiences of these