Discuss how social media is reshaping identity formation and self-worth among adolescents in contemporary society.
Introduction
The present Social media is the new age WMD - weapon of mass disruption, reshaping the society, especially youth.
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Main Body
Social media reshaping identity formation in following manner: Curated false projection of self via images, makes one to believe in a false paradigm. Propaganda by nefarious elements, eg radicalization by terrorists always youth & mind (Seen as glamour). Blues live between know truth and imagination, post truth society. Sensational journalism fame the sentiments and identity gate polarised. Targeting Micro communities. Social media reshaping self-worth: Constant comparison with peers of material possessions. Echo chamber - reinforces our thoughts and prejudices. Cruel culture - someone in non possession of gadgets gets out of the group, diminishes self worth. Self worth gets measured by likes and comments rather than likes of elderly in real world. [censored] branded, casteist, religious comments often harm the self worth.
Conclusion
Thus, social media acts as double-edged sword and need of hour is to bring due diligence along with digital services act.
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- Contemporary examples
- Clear bifurcation of identity and self-worth issues
- Addresses echo chamber concept
- Mentions terrorism and radicalization
- Proposes digital services act as solution
Kanishk Aggarwal
Effects of Globalization on Indian society. Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Social media and identity formation in youth
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formal analytical with contemporary language
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