The Role of Social Media in Amplifying Sociopolitical Movements and Influencing Public Discourse

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Structure of the Paper 2. Historical Context 2.1 Evolution of Social Media 2.2 Early Examples in Sociopolitical Movements 2.3 Comparative Analysis with Traditional Media 3. Frameworks and Theories 3.1 Social Network Theory 3.2 Agenda-Setting Theory 3.3 Diffusion of Innovations Theory 4. Case Studies 4.1 Arab Spring Movements 4.2 Black Lives Matter 4.3 Greta Thunberg and Climate Activism 5. Mechanisms of Influence 5.1 Viral Spread of Information 5.2 Formation of Echo Chambers 5.3 Misinformation and Its Consequences 6. Sociopolitical Impacts 6.1 Mobilization and Organization 6.2 Policy Influence and Change 6.3 Polarization and Public Sentiment 7. Ethical Considerations 7.1 Privacy and Surveillance 7.2 Censorship and Free Speech 7.3 Responsibility of Social Media Platforms 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Future Research 8.3 Recommendations for Policymakers