Challenges of Multiculturalism in the Digital Era in Virtual Tolerance Practices between Ethnicities
Keywords:
Multicultural Digital Literacy, Interethnic Tolerance, Digital Ethnography, Virtual Communication, Social Harmony.Abstract
This study explores the transformation of interethnic relations in the digital era, focusing on virtual tolerance practices across ethnic groups. With the advent of digital communication platforms, interactions among diverse communities have increased, yet so have challenges such as digital segregation, algorithmic bias, disinformation, and ethnic-based hate speech. Employing a qualitative method through digital ethnography, the research investigates forms of tolerant communication, identifies barriers to virtual tolerance, and analyzes strategic adaptations from both minority and majority groups in fostering inclusive online dialogues. The findings emphasize the urgency of strengthening multicultural digital literacy as a long-term solution to address virtual intolerance. The study also proposes practical and collaborative efforts among educational institutions, government bodies, and digital platforms to create a socially harmonious virtual space. The novelty of this research lies in its combination of multiculturalism theory with digital literacy and its specific focus on interethnic tolerance practices within digital environments.
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