Do you agree with the view that social media is a 'double edged sword'? Discuss in the context of its impact on Indian society.
Introduction
Social media has emerged as 4th common in Human life having significant impact of Indian society.
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Main Body
Social media as Double Edged Sword ->
(i) Promotion of free speech and egalitarian values: leading to egalitarian and open society.
(ii) Digitised Relations and family ties: formation of family groups leading to connectivity with relatives - tackling empty Nest syndrome
(iii) Exchange of values and culture -> values of individualism, connectivity etc.-
(iv) Availability of information - democratisation of knowledge in the society through social media.
(v) New Arenas of opportunities (eg Content creation providing new patterns of earning mechanism.
(i) Digital Divide :- only 24% in rural area have access to social media.
(ii) Digital literacy:- only 38% having impact on verification of facts and responsible usage.
(iii) Misinformation Epidemic :- leading to post truthism in the Indian society.
(iv) Religious Tensions (eg Muzzaffarnagar violence, 2013 spreaded through morphed videos.
Conclusion
Thus, Social Media as a double edged sword should be handled with care and caution having the guards of regulations on.
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Boxed heading 'Double Edged Sword' with arrow pointing to positive side list
- Good structuring with double edged sword framing
- Covers social aspects like family ties
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Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Globalisation and technology
Social media impact on Indian society
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