Hashtags and Hierarchies: Exploring the Influence of Social Media Campaigns on Caste Equality Movements

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This analysis highlights how social media campaigns can both empower and challenge caste hierarchies, indicating the need for inclusive policies.

Online platforms enable marginalized communities to express grievances and challenge status quo narratives, enhancing visibility.
Case studies like Rohith Vemula demonstrate the potential of digital activism to amplify subaltern voices in social justice movements.
Persistent challenges exist, as algorithmic biases and offline hierarchies continue to restrict access for vulnerable groups.
The study underscores the need for algorithmic accountability in addressing structural inequalities enforced by digital divides.

Kumar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis highlights how social media campaigns can both empower and challenge caste hierarchies, indicating the need for inclusive policies.