Social media and politics relations: An analysis based on case studies

It is seen that the internet , one of the communication technologies has been continuously developing since its inception. With the widespread use of computers ,the frequency of internet use has also increased. The features that the internet has gained with this evolutionary transformation have caused the usage of the internet to expand. The evolutionary processes of the internet led to the emergence of social media channels in the 2000s . With the introduction of smart mobile phones into our lives ,the usage of social media has become an indispensable part of human life. Social media tools which are widely used all over the world today, play an effective role in determining the consumption habits of individuals in the society and their daily lives. Among the features that social media brings to its users , the disabilities of being organized, instant communication , sending Feedback and creating a network of friends have also changed the practices of political participation. Social media Networks have Played an important role , in many social movements in recent years. In this study , it is tried to prove the effect of social media on politics within the scope of social media politics relationship. In this context, the effects of social media on social movements and election processes are examined within the scope of experienced examples such as the USA 2008 and 2012 presidental elections, the Arab Spring and the Wall Street movement.