Published December 11, 2024 | Version v1
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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE AND IDENTETY

  • 1. Student, Chirchik State Pedogogical University
  • 2. Senior teacher, Chirchik State Pedagogical University

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This article examines the significant influence of social media on language and identity in today’s digital world. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have transformed how people communicate, creating new forms of language such as internet slang, acronyms, and memes. The article explores how these changes in language reflect and shape personal and group identities, allowing individuals to craft online personas and connect with specific communities. It also discusses the role of social media in promoting social movements and activism through language. However, the article also addresses the challenges posed by social media, including the simplification of language, loss of nuance, and the rise of toxic online behavior.  The article highlights how social media not only fosters linguistic innovation but also disrupts traditional communication norms, influencing how we express ourselves and form our identities in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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