Read the excerpt from "the role of social media in the arab uprisings" by heather brown, emily guskin, and amy mitchell. Social
media indeed played a part in the arab uprisings. Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in egypt. Civil society leaders in arab countries emphasized the role of "the internet, mobile phones, and social media" in the protests. Additionally, digital media has been used by arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement. Now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the arab uprisings. Which quotations give specific evidence in support of the claim? Select three options. “social media indeed played a part in the arab uprisings.” “networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in egypt.” “civil society leaders in arab countries emphasized the role of ‘the internet, mobile phones, and social media’ in the protests.” “additionally, digital media has been used by arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.” “now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the arab uprisings.”
"The impact of Social Media on the Arab uprisings" represents a study investigating the effectiveness of the Internet and social media as crucial instruments for the coordination and planning of protests, while also raising awareness globally about the genuine circumstances during the Arab Spring, a movement that began in late 2010 in response to oppressive governments.
The supporting evidence for this assertion includes the following:
“Online networks were essential in bringing together a key group of activists, particularly in Egypt.”
“Civil society leaders from Arab nations highlighted the significance of ‘the Internet, mobile devices, and social media’ during the protests.”
“Moreover, Arabs utilized digital platforms to express their freedom of speech and create a space for civic involvement.”
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