Kara Alaimo, PhD
@karaalaimo
@FDUWhatsNew comm. professor writing for @CNNOpinion. Author, “Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls - And How We Can Take It Back”
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Please join us Monday of next week — I’ll be in convo about my book w/ Kristal Brent Zook at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida! booksandbooks.com/event/in-perso…
Last book launch photo of the week (probably)! Such a treat to be in convo with the amazing Dr. Patrice Harris again at Virginia Highland books in Atlanta on Sunday.
So enjoyed my convo about my new book 'Over the Influence' with The NY Times' Madison Malone Kircher at the The Graduate Center on Thursday. Thanks to everyone who came!
'When we see someone share something inappropriate, it’s important to resist the temptation to clap back by commenting on their post, since comments send a signal to social networks that people like and want to see more similar content.' Kara Alaimo, PhD cnn.com/2024/04/10/opi…
Run, don’t walk to go get this book! Kara Alaimo, PhD of Over the Influence details how social media affects women in today’s world 👩🏻⚕️ having authored a chapter myself sharing some of this data in another publication—we truly connected on this important topic.
This Wednesday evening is my last big NYC launch event for OVER THE INFLUENCE! I'll be in convo with NY Times Styles section reporter Madison Malone Kircher at the The Graduate Center. The event is free but reservations are required: gc.cuny.edu/events/women-a…. Please come -- in person or online!
Please know that Women for Women Intl, which I’ve long supported, is still providing food at the Rafah refugee camp through its partner Wefaq. I’ve screenshotted an email with more info. Please join me in supporting their work at this critical moment: support.womenforwomen.org/emergency-supp….
'It’s critical for our society to recognize pornographic deepfakes for what they are: a form of violence against women and girls that must be stopped with education, changes in user behavior and legislation,' writes Kara Alaimo, PhD cnn.com/2024/04/10/opi…
🎉Event alert! Come see Kara Alaimo, PhD, author of 📱OVER THE INFLUENCE📱discussing how social media affects women's lives with Dr. Patrice Harris at Virginia Highland Books on SUNDAY, APRIL 14 at 6:30PM EDT!
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📣Event alert! Come see Kara Alaimo, PhD, author of 📱OVER THE INFLUENCE📱 in conversation with Kristal Brent Zook at Books & Books on MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024 at 6:30PM ET!
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Eclipse week CNN Opinion Thanks @jasoncolavito Mobile Medics International Frida Ghitis Kara Alaimo, PhD Jill Filipovic Julian Zelizer Bernie Sanders Ana Marie Cox Steve Vladeck Holly Thomas Gevin Reynolds Bill Harris Alan Borsuk cnn.com/2024/04/07/opi…
On Thursday I got to interview the one & only roxane gay at the YWCA Princeton. We talked about everything from the state of feminism to social media to Beyoncé.
For Entrepreneur, I wrote about one of the things I tackle in my new book OVER THE INFLUENCE: why women experts often get less attention and opportunities than the men in their fields when they share their knowledge on social media. entrepreneur.com/leadership/how…