Miriyam Aouragh facts for kids
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Miriyam Aouragh (born in Amsterdam on November 18, 1972) is a Dutch professor and activist. She is known for her work on social media and how people use the internet to bring about social change. She teaches at the University of Westminster.
About Miriyam Aouragh
Miriyam Aouragh's parents moved to the Netherlands from Morocco. She grew up in Amsterdam. From a young age, she was interested in helping others. She supported the rights of young Moroccan people and the Palestinian people.
Her Studies and Research
In the early 2000s, Miriyam Aouragh studied how people connect online. She focused on how people in Palestine used the internet. In 2008, she earned her doctorate from the University of Amsterdam. Her studies were in cultural anthropology. This field looks at human societies and cultures.
Internet and Activism
Her main research was about "Palestine in Cyberspace." Her book, Palestine Online, came out in 2011. It explored how people used the internet for activism in Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon. She also wrote about how social media was used during the Egyptian revolution of 2011. Her work helps us understand how the internet can be a tool for change. Her ideas are even used in school books today.
