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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D.
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Assist. Prof. at TED University | #Sociology #DigitalSociology #PoliticalScience #SocialMovements #NewMedia #DigitalRights
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Are you interested in #DataJustice and #SocialMovements for #InternetFreedom? Then read more about my new study on the challenges of framing and communication in #DataActivism published this month in @soc-forum.bsky.social
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Diversity & Inclusion in Data Activism
🚨 New Publication in the journal Sociological Forum 🚨 “Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism: Frame Resonance and the Barrier of Problem Recognition” The fight for internet freedom h…
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Are you interested in #DataJustice and #SocialMovements for #InternetFreedom? Then read more about my new study on the challenges of framing and communication in #DataActivism published this month in @soc-forum.bsky.social
jaredmwr.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/d...
Diversity & Inclusion in Data Activism
🚨 New Publication in the journal Sociological Forum 🚨 “Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism: Frame Resonance and the Barrier of Problem Recognition” The fight for internet freedom h…
jaredmwr.wordpress.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Recently, Trump has intensified his attacks against the press, accusing them of being "fake news." Now is a perfect time to learn (or teach your students) about the #sociology of #fakenews.

The open access period for this article has now expired, but I added a free preprint here - shorturl.at/hVaD8
What is the true function of 'fake news' in societies today?
I wrote a policy brief, 'Fake News' & the Public Sphere, for the spring 2025 issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine @asanews.bsky.social @contexts.org
#fakenews #disinformation #sociology #policy #openaccess
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🤖 One of my students is doing a pilot study about #AI Voice Assistants.

💻 If you are a native English speaker, please take this short 5 minute #survey.

🎧 tip: you will need headphones or a quiet place to listen to the audio.

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August 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎙️ Episode 5 of our #CrossroadsConversations is here!

🌐 In this episode, Dr. Özen Baş from Bilkent University discusses the power of digital platforms in shaping narratives and driving activism in today’s world. #Sociology #DigitalActivism #SocialMedia #Podcast

open.spotify.com/episode/5gV5...
Digital Activism & Storytelling
Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
According to a new study by Anthropic analyzing the impact of #AI on 700 different professions, the job of #sociologist is currently 18% automatable and 40% augmentable.

The study puts a positive spin on this, saying most jobs can be assisted but not replaced by AI. Not sure I feel as optimistic.
August 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🎙️ Podcast Episode 4 is live!
Meet Emily, an English instructor at TED University, as she shares her journey from the U.S. to Ankara.

💬 Co-hosted by Syed Fakhir & Dr. Jared M. Wright

Listen now on Spotify: shorturl.at/hM3KB

#TEDU #ExpatLife #TeachingAbroad #Ankara #CrossroadsConversations
From the U.S. to Ankara: Teaching, Living & Growing – Emily’s Story
Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode
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July 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What is the true function of 'fake news' in societies today?
I wrote a policy brief, 'Fake News' & the Public Sphere, for the spring 2025 issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine @asanews.bsky.social @contexts.org
#fakenews #disinformation #sociology #policy #openaccess
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....
July 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
After a great #ISAforum25 by @isa-sociology.org, I'm thrilled to have been elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for the #WG10 Working Group on Digital Sociology. Thank you everyone! I look forward to working hard to continue to elevate WG10 and the field of #digitalsociology.
July 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Just wrapped up an excellent 2-part session on #digitalactivism and #algorthmicresistance at #ISAforum25 in Morocco
July 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Jared M. Wright, Ph.D.
PUBLICATION ALERT!

Black lives matter and say her name: how intersectional solidarity strengthens movements for social justice

Link to the full text: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
June 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's on #ISAforum25
First minutes of the #ISAforum25 Ritual Moroccan Opening Ceremony.

📸 Credit: #ISAforum25 Social Media Ambassador, Charlene Arkaina
July 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Some light summer reading #BookSky
June 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🎧 New Episode Out Now!
Syed Fakhir from #AnkaraExpat and I sit down with Esra Sak, a mental health therapist and counselor raised in Canada with Turkish roots. 🌍💬

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify – shorturl.at/iqO8U

#Podcast #MentalHealthAwareness #CrossroadsConversation
Mental Health Awareness Week!
Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode
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May 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm excited to be a part of this new #podcast bringing together diverse international voices in #Ankara #Türkiye.

Organized by Ankara Expats, along with the TEDU Sociology and TEDU English Language and Literature departments.

Episode 1 is now available on Spotify -
shorturl.at/P9aSP
May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happening today!
ASA Section on Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Virtual Conversation on “Global Resistance to Democratic Backsliding”

Date/Time: May 13, 2025 (Tuesday), 12:00-1:30PM Central/Chicago Time (GMT-5)

Location: Zoom (Please register at bit.ly/CBSMevent)
May 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Each year in my #Sociology of #NewMedia class, I ask students to write blog posts instead of traditional essays.

Each year, they produce a variety of surprisingly interesting and insightful content.

Check out the latest round of posts on our SOC220 class blog.

soc220newmedia.wordpress.com/blog/
May 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I love this 😆
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter.

They graded it.

Bwahahaha.
May 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🎓 Curious about what we learn in #Sociology?

This is my favorite class to teach at #TEDU. So far this semester, we have had great talks about selfies, memes, cats, hashtags, influencers, misinformation, collective intelligence, digital society, and more.

#NewMedia #Communication #ExploreSociology
April 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It is being reported that the data leak released by Anonymous is unprecedented in its scale and implications. The 10 terabytes of information reportedly contains critical details about businesses operating in Russia, Kremlin assets in the West, and Pro-Russian Officials.
In defense of Ukraine Anonymous has released 10TB of leaked data on all businesses operating in Russia, all Kremlin assets in the West, pro-Russian officials, Donald Trump, and more. 🇺🇦 #OpRussia
April 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happening tomorrow at 17:00 Turkey time (GMT+3)
#socialmovements #protest #gezi
ℹ️ ISA RC48 ‘Social Movements, Collective Action and Social Change’ 5th Session of the Global Online Seminar. Conversation and Book Presentation ‘Gezi: The Making of a New Political Community in Turkey’

🗓️ February 27, 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

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February 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This looks interesting 🤔
We start 2025 sharing an incredible event organized by CES Research Network on Social Movements: Contested Solidarities: Contentious Politics Between Resistance, Backlash and Change. Deadline for abstract submission is 20 February 2025. Submit here - forms.office.com/e/HVdymdCXPs
February 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
RIP Michael Burawoy

I was fortunate enough to hear him speak multiple times, going all the way back to the 2014 ISA World Congress in Japan. He was one of the most inspiring sociologists I ever heard. We need more powerful communicators like him.

#Sociology #PublicSociology
February 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Updated version for 2025:

First they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out - Because I was not an immigrant...

Who's next on the list?
January 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🚨 New Publication 🚨
"Black Lives Matter and Say Her Name: How Intersectional Solidarity Strengthens Movements for Social Justice" (2025)

#socialmovements #solidarity #sociology #politicalscience #computationalsocialscience

doi.org/10.1080/2156...
Black lives matter and say her name: how intersectional solidarity strengthens movements for social justice
What happens when social movements try to address internal inequalities that define marginalized identity groups? Do internal efforts to redress the marginalization of particular subgroups within a...
doi.org
January 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM