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This article critically examines the role of digital media in reshaping cultural power structures, promoting inclusivity, and challenging traditional gatekeeping mechanisms in the cultural industries. The rapid rise of digital media platforms has significantly disrupted established hierarchies and has given rise to alternative forms of cultural expression, facilitating greater diversity and inclusivity. Despite these advances, the article also identifies persistent challenges that hinder the realization of a fully inclusive and diverse cultural landscape. By analyzing the intersection of social media platforms with cultural movements, identity, representation, and power, this study sheds light on how digital media practices not only shape, but also reflect, broader political and social contexts. The findings of this research hold profound implications for the continued promotion of cultural inclusivity and diversity in the digital age, as well as the potential risks associated with the increasing concentration of power in the hands of a few digital media giants. Through a synthesis of new citations and cutting-edge research, this article contributes to the growing body of literature on the transformative potential of digital media in the realm of culture, media, and communication studies.
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