Journal of Language, Media and Society

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Spring 2026

SOCIAL MEDIA-MEDIATED STRATEGIES OF ANTI-RACISM FOR THE ASIAN COMMUNITY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66056/jlms.v1i1.001
Submitted
May 20, 2026
Published
April 30, 2026 — Updated on May 20, 2026

Abstract

Urgent action is needed to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This systematic literature review examines previous studies on social media-mediated anti-racism strategies, given the increasing scholarly interest in the role of social media in addressing social justice issues and the need to empower both Asian and non-Asian communities in anti-racism efforts. The paper reviewed 38 peer-reviewed studies, categorizing them based on key attributes such as publication outlets, geographic focus, and methodological approaches. It also reviewed the identified anti-racism strategies in the papers, as well as their interrelationships with agents, effectiveness, and outcomes. The review also documented the associated challenges. Based on the findings, this review proposes four key directions for future research: (a) expanding the scope of strategies through diverse scholarly perspectives, (b) deepening understanding of these strategies across different national, socio-cultural, and platform-specific contexts, (c) identifying patterns of effectiveness by triangulating findings from multiple methodological approaches, and (d) systematically examining the challenges of leveraging social media for social justice initiatives.

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