Students will research and analyze public opinion regarding the #FreeBritney movement, which advocated for Britney Spears’ freedom from her conservatorship. The goal is to determine whether the public believes the movement successfully addressed issues of conservatorship abuse or if further legal and social reforms are needed. Instructions: Introduction and Background (2 Points) Briefly explain the issue as it relates to social media advocacy and how social media has been used as a tool to advocate for change related to the issue. Research a Public Comment (3 Points) Find one social media source (TikTok, YouTube video, Reddit discussion, etc.) that discusses the #FreeBritney movement in relation to conservatorship laws and the proposed Freedom and Right to Emancipate from Exploitation (FREE) Act. Analyze how the discussion presents the movements impact on legal reforms. Review their bio: Does this person claim to have any expertise or knowledge on the subject, or are they simply sharing their personal opinion? Summarize the general sentiment (supportive, critical, mixed) and include direct quotes or data from these sources. Please provide links to source. Analyze Comment Section (4 Points) Read through the comment section and analyze whether the public agrees with the opinions shared in the video/post. Identify at least two concerns or criticisms raised by the public and explain how they support or challenge the outcome. Compare and contextualize these concerns with expert opinions or legal discussions from your research. Do these public concerns align with expert analysis, or do they highlight gaps in the law? Screenshot the comments you’ve selected to review. You can embed them directly in the document or submit separately. Conclusion (3 Points) Based on your findings answer the following question: Do you believe social media activism directly influence political/legal actions regarding Britney Spears conservatorship? Why or why not? Response Requirements (3 points) Your initial discussion post must be a minimum of 800-1000 words. Your response should thoughtfully address the journal questions while incorporating: Personal experience Types of content you consume online Key concepts from this week’s reading