Editing Cognitive dissonance (section)

=== Feminism ===
Cognitive Dissonance Theory can be applied to many aspects of feminism. For instance, the study, ''Dissonance and defensiveness: orienting affects in online feminist cultures'' (2024), found that social media culture provides conflicting ideas and thoughts of femininity.<ref name=":8">{{Cite journal |last1=Kanai |first1=Akane |last2=Coffey |first2=Julia |date=2024-07-03 |title=Dissonance and defensiveness: orienting affects in online feminist cultures |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09502386.2023.2183971 |journal=Cultural Studies |language=en |volume=38 |issue=4 |pages=645–667 |doi=10.1080/09502386.2023.2183971 |issn=0950-2386}}</ref> These thoughts and ideas may confuse those who identify with feminist qualities. The digital world can connect people from around the globe, but it can also spread hatred and falsifications about feminists and their beliefs. Cognitive Dissonance can pressure feminists through their education, interactions, and relationships with others.<ref name=":8" /> Modern life must note the importance of proper sourcing and research. Feminism and diversity have been major topics in politics under the Trump Administration. Cognitive Dissonance may be used to persuade followers and voters to follow one ideal over another.