Analyzing the Impact of Social Media on Modern Gender Role Perceptions and Identities

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Significance of the Research 2. Literature Review 2.1 Historical Perspectives on Gender Roles 2.2 Evolution of Social Media 2.3 Theories on Gender Identity 2.4 Social Media's Role in Society 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Social Constructivism Theory 3.2 Identity Theory 3.3 Gender Schema Theory 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sampling Techniques 4.4 Data Analysis Tools 5. Social Media Platforms Assessed 5.1 Facebook and Identity Construction 5.2 Instagram and Gender Expression 5.3 Twitter's Role in Gender Discussions 5.4 Analysis of YouTube Content 6. Analysis of Findings 6.1 Influence on Gender Stereotypes 6.2 Impact on Male Identities 6.3 Impact on Female Identities 6.4 Emergence of Non-Binary Identities 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Comparing with Existing Research 7.3 Implications for Future Research 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Conclusions Drawn 8.3 Policy Recommendations 8.4 Suggestions for Further Studies