Asked by Joanna Peralto on Jul 17, 2024

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The increased use of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media by terrorist organizations in other countries to recruit new members is an example of cultural diffusion for which reason?

A) Twitter and Facebook were originally products of the Western world that have been adopted by people in other countries.
B) Terrorist organizations are having a more difficult time spreading their message.
C) White nationalist groups are most adept at using these technologies.
D) Since the movements are online, they are easy to trace and stop.

Cultural Diffusion

The distribution of social customs and cultural ideologies across various groups.

Facebook

A social networking platform that allows users to create profiles, share photos and videos, send messages, and keep in touch with friends, family, and communities.

Twitter

A social media platform that allows users to post and interact with messages known as "tweets."

  • Grasp the role of social media in cultural diffusion and its implications for cultural change.
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hannah johnsonJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The adoption of Western social media platforms by terrorist organizations in other countries represents cultural diffusion, as these technologies were originally created in the Western world and are now being embraced and utilized by different cultures and groups.