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Challenges and opportunities of Facebook during bereavement: experiences from Taung in South Africa

Sociology

Challenges and opportunities of Facebook during bereavement: experiences from Taung in South Africa

K. Aiseng

Explore how Facebook reshapes bereavement in a traditional Taung community: a study by Kealeboga Aiseng examines challenges—emotional shock, lack of sensitivity, misinformation, cultural dilution—and opportunities—fast news sharing, ongoing emotional support, and memory-sharing—arguing social media can complement, not erode, African bereavement practices.... show more
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