Journal of Social Studies (JSS)
Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025)

Social constructions of gender in social media: Representations and their impact on students’ perceptions

Aqila Tristianti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 May 2026

Abstract

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine how gender is socially constructed via social media, with a special emphasis on how gender representation affects students’ perceptions. This study analyses a variety of scientific journals pertaining to gender and social media utilizing a qualitative approach and the literature review method. The results show that gender identity is significantly shaped and reconstructed by social media through a variety of explicit and implicit forms of expression. In addition to reinforcing gender stereotypes, these portrayals allow discussion on gender equality to prosper. Additionally, social media gives students a way to express themselves and explore and regulate their gender identities. Students’ ideas of gender roles have changed as a result of this construction, becoming more fluid and open. As a result, social media plays a significant part in influencing how students perceive gender in modern society. Keywords: gender, social media, social construction, representation, students

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