Features and problems of the gendered virtual public space through social networks

Abstract

This scientific paper examines the problem of attendance and dialogue in the virtual public space among Facebook users in Algeria, as the latter is an extension of the public space with its classic approach according to the approach of Jürgen Habermas, by studying the manifestations and emergence of its foundations by analyzing the actual attendance of users, and the nature of the topics, discussions and dialogues that are presented among them in order to Forming a public opinion for various issues to serve the public interest, regardless of the differences and differences between these users, whether in terms of gender, language, religion, geographical affiliation, political and intellectual affiliation, or otherwise. This study focused mainly on the impact of the gender variable In the establishment of the virtual public space in Algeria, as it represents a polemic about the presence and position of women in it, based on the male element’s dominance over most aspects of social life, as some studies indicate. Between different groups, especially women and the female component, compared to the male presence