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Original Meaning of Gatekeeping
- Gatekeeping originally refers to those in power deciding who or what gains access to resources or culture.
- This role can enforce exclusion based on ideology, often preserving systemic inequalities.
Gatekeeping in Social Media Context
- Social media has diluted the meaning of gatekeeping, applying it to any situation where someone doesn't share information.
- True gatekeeping requires social power, not just withholding info.
Gatekeeping Example in High School
- Hannah wore a Grateful Dead shirt to a party and was questioned by punk kids about her knowledge of the band.
- They doubted her authenticity and dismissed her explanation.