Cohort: SOMET 38°
Topic of the thesis: 'Fragmentary identities' of Euro-Arab rappers in the cybersphere and their impact on the fan base

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to understand the quest, outreach and role of social media influencers or thought-leaders (who are not into selling mercantile) but shaping public opinion within a community or across communities, in constructing youth online/digital identity. The focus is on how global transnational community dynamics functions today in relation to this kind of discourse, both within (intra-community) or across (inter-community) a variety of shapes and shades of discourse, with different degrees and kinds of impact. My proposed research aims to study the mindset and digital impact of Arab rappers in various communities, whose physical locations include the following countries: the Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. Rappers are limitless in their choice of musical instruments, fusion of languages and accent and last but not the least the subjects they want to raise. Hence, the particular set of rappers I am proposing to study regularly address the subjects of citizenship and human rights, cultural pluralism, social inclusion, racial and social justice, religious diversity, governance and even climate change adaptation. The proposed social network platforms where these rappers display their discursive messages include, for the purpose of this study: Facebook, Instagram & YouTube.

Research interests: Digital Sociology & Digital Radicalization

Graduated from: University of Padova, Italy (MA); Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, Qatar (MS)

Degrees obtained: MA [Cum Laude] in Religion, Politics & Citizenship; MS in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action

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