Question Q.7GS1GS1
Discuss how social media is reshaping identity formation and self-worth among adolescents in contemporary Indian society.
Introduction
A recent web series 'Adolescence' and another web series 'Severance' show how social media is affecting the mental health of adolescents and it is leading to commodification of identity.
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Main Body
Social Media reshaping identity & self-worth
1Leading to brain rot - reduces critical thinking for real life.
2Reduced social ties for real life.
3People doubting their very purpose of existence.
4Self-worth measured through likes and comments.
5Identity reduced to social media accounts.
6Anonymity on forums on social media killing the identity.
7Trolling and abuse causing deterioration of mental health.
8Over-westernization of Indian adolescents.
Measures
1Focus on child-cuddling
2Regulate use of phones among children
Solution by Tech Giants
Ex - Instagram Teens with limited features
3Solution by Tech Giants Ex - TikTok/Instagram/Twitch with parental controls
4Value education by grandparents
United cuddling shall not be replaced by mobile phones.
119 words4 paragraphs
Diagram
Social Media reshaping identity & self-worth box showing impacts
- Contemporary references with web series examples
- Systematic enumeration of negative impacts of social media
- Covered mental health and identity aspects comprehensively
- Mentioned specific issues like trolling and anonymity
Topper
Rishabh Sharma
AIR 116
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Effects of Globalization on Indian society. Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Globalisation and technology; Social media impact on identity
Writing Stats
148
Total words
4
Paragraphs