“Just because we’re white doesn’t mean we work any less hard for our following,” Maya says. “Social media creates an equal playing field for everyone,” Emmeline adds. “Equal?” Iz jolts. “Is that a joke? You do realize the basis of social media starts offline, right? Social media is inherently unequal. I mean, even if we disregard race entirely, there are so many barriers to accessibility. Who can afford a phone? Who has access to stable internet? Who has time to scroll and learn about trends instead of clocking in to a double shift to feed their families? Even what country you’re born in
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