Do you agree with the view that social media is a 'double edged sword'? Discuss in the context of its impact on Indian society.
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Social media now integrated part of our communication and information purpose which had profound impact by the society and individual.
Social media acted benefits
(i) reinforcing good values and morality (Eg) devotional and motivating content.
(ii) wellness connect with everyone, (Eq) online call broad for feels
(iii) bring family together (Eg) sharing memories online
(iv) social movement and ngos (Eq) # metoo movement emphasis by (cooking) and
strength community
(Eq) COVID-19 helps helpless.
Challenges due to social media on society
(i) culture of gratification and instant validation,
(ii) unused social media is radicalization (Eq) left requirement in India
(iii) echo chamber effect leading to reinforced negative setiment
(iv) widened family bond and charges parenting patty – cuddling replaced by mobile phone
(v) unwanted insurance (Eq) Delhi zero not dueto false online number
(vi) mis-information causing graveyards (Eq) deep fake et dying elution.
Managing social media effectively
(i) content moderation around media
(ii) third party liability prompts need to be resolved to table down harmful content
(iii) value education in school to reduce social media role in value charge
(iv) emphasis on direct communication they vitrual
(v) listing semo social media (Eq) Australia age limit pursued media image
(vi) emphasis on right to discern.
Social media is extremely double edge sword witnessed to be taken every affectively to mitigate the potential challenges.
Conclusion
Social media is extremely double edge sword witnessed to be taken every affectively to mitigate the potential challenges.
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- Attempts balanced analysis with benefits identified
- References actual movements (#MeToo)
- Multiple dimensions of social media use covered
- Identifies multiple negative dimensions
- Uses specific examples from Indian context
- Addresses societal impact comprehensively
- Provides comprehensive solutions
- Covers multiple dimensions - regulatory, educational, individual
- References international examples (Australia)
- Balanced conclusion acknowledging complexity
Ankit Jarwal
Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance
E-governance
Social Media and Civil Society
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