The Structure of the Kurdistan Region and the Reflection of Social Cohesion in Digital Media
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https://doi.org/10.24086/cuejhss.v9n2y2025.pp18-31Keywords:
Kurdistan Region, Social Cohesion, Digital Media, Social Media, HatredAbstract
The Kurdistan Region, characterized by its diverse ethnic and religious communities, emerged from decades of revolution, struggle, and the efforts of the Kurdish people's liberation movement. This study seeks to explore the intricate relationship between digital media and social cohesion, the research further elucidated the influence of digital media platforms on social cohesion within the Kurdistan Region. The study employed content analysis tools to achieve this objective. Ultimately, a series of conclusions were drawn. Social unity manifests a duality of effects within the communities of the Kurdistan Region, encompassing both beneficial and detrimental outcomes. On one side, it has enhanced cultural awareness and identity by highlighting shared values and historical narratives. The study's findings reveal that various ethnic and political groups, coupled with journalists' insufficient legal awareness regarding the fundamental aspects of social cohesion, present significant challenges.
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