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(2023) examines how Finnish women over 60 use social media to challenge ageist stereotypes. The study highlights how these "granny bloggers" and influencers use online platforms to demonstrate political agency and societal contribution, effectively moving from invisibility into an "arena of visibility". (2023) examines how Finnish women over 60 use
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