Queer Visibility and Algorithmic Representation

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the role of social media algorithms in shaping queer visibility and representation.

Inclusive

A marketing term used by social media platforms to suggest that the digital world is a safe space for queer people.

2SLGBTQ+

An acronym that represents Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Homonationalism

A concept describing how certain queer subjects are welcomed into national belonging while others, especially racialized queer people, are excluded.

Homonormativity

A term that refers to a version of queerness that aligns with and upholds heteronormative standards, such as marriage and consumption.

Algorithmic amplification

The process by which social media algorithms prioritize and increase the visibility of certain content or creators based on engagement metrics.

Default discrimination

A form of bias that occurs when systems are designed without considering race and inequality, resulting in systemic inequities.

Shadowbanning

A set of algorithmic practices that prevent content from being seen by the public, often targeting marginalized users.

New Jim Code

A term coined by Ruha Benjamin to describe how new technologies recreate historical injustices under the guise of being neutral and progressive.

Imitation publics

A phenomenon on social media where repetitive content and aesthetics are circulated, reinforcing existing norms and biases.

Digital homonationalism

The concept that social media platforms function as spaces where only certain queer identities are welcomed, reinforcing a hierarchy of visibility.