Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: This practice aligns with Taylor's idea of dialogue in identity formation, where individuals receive recognition through interactive communication.

• Axel Honneth: Likes and comments can be seen as forms of love and solidarity, recognizing the value and contributions of others, thus boosting self-confidence and self-esteem.

• Nancy Fraser: This can be linked to the dimension of self-realization, where recognition on social media helps individuals feel valued within the cultural sphere.

Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: Reflects the ongoing negotiation of identity through the establishment of meaningful social connections.

• Axel Honneth: Acts as a form of recognition in the rights sphere, acknowledging the individual as worthy of social connection.

• Nancy Fraser: Reinforces social inclusion and combats the institutionalized relations of subordination by broadening social networks.

Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: Supports identity formation by explicitly recognizing others in social interactions.

• Axel Honneth: Enhances solidarity by publicly affirming the roles and contributions of individuals.

• Nancy Fraser: Enhances visibility and inclusion, promoting equality in social recognition.

Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: Enables a richer dialogue through varied emotional responses, contributing to identity formation.

• Axel Honneth: Connects to the love sphere by meeting emotional needs and reinforcing self-confidence.

• Nancy Fraser: Offers a way to challenge or support cultural norms through varied expressions, affecting social recognition dynamics.

Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: Facilitates collective identity formation by connecting individuals to larger social movements and dialogues.

• Axel Honneth: Encourages solidarity and mutual recognition within communities sharing common interests.

• Nancy Fraser: Promotes cultural recognition by highlighting specific issues and groups, advocating for justice.

Relation to Theories:

• Charles Taylor: Provides a platform for continuous dialogue and identity negotiation within a supportive environment.

• Axel Honneth: Builds solidarity and mutual recognition, essential for self-esteem and community support.

• Nancy Fraser: Supports the inclusion and empowerment of diverse groups, advocating for both recognition and redistribution.

In sharing user-generated content (UGC), social recognition involves acknowledging and valuing content creators through attribution (crediting creators), visibility (wide audience reach), validation (positive feedback), economic compensation (monetary rewards), and legal protections (respecting intellectual property rights).

Relation to Theories :

• Charles Taylor : Taylor’s emphasis on identity highlights the personal significance of recognition, which can be supported through proper attribution and visibility of content.

• Axel Honneth : Honneth’s three spheres of recognition can be reflected in personal engagement (love/validation), legal protections (rights), and societal appreciation (solidarity/visibility).

• Nancy Fraser : Fraser’s focus on parity of participation underscores the need for inclusive practices and fair compensation to ensure all creators can participate equitably.

The International framework should protect intellectual property rights, ensure data privacy, hold platforms accountable for fair customization tools, provide fair compensation for popular profiles, and promote cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Relation to Theories :

• Charles Taylor : identity underscores the need for platforms to support diverse expressions in profiles.

• Axel Honneth : her spheres of recognition translate to the digital realm as validation, rights to control one’s profile, and social appreciation.

• Nancy Fraser : focus on parity of participation highlights the importance of equitable access to profile customization tools and visibility.