Do you agree with the view that social media is a 'double edged sword'? Discuss in the context of its impact on Indian society.

Mark Zuckerberg said that social media is a 'double edged sword and its impacts depend on the virtue of its users'.

Social Media - A Double edged Sword

Positive Impact on Indian Society

(i) Rise of digital literacy & education through social media

(ii) ATHE ASIA (cow) - 57% used mobile for education

(iii) Increasing industriosity of labour force due to creation of remote jobs

(iv) LFPR of women increased to 44% with many in remote jobs House fashion

(iii) Strengthening of family & social bond by increasing connectivity

(iv) Whatsapp calling during festivals

(v) Globalization of Indian culture & social practices

(vi) Yoga Invani using social media for reach

(vii) Empowerment of vulnerable sections of society

(viii) Voice like males tended in social media increasing awareness of casteism

(ix) Textile used social media for halfsgate movements

Negative Impact on society

(i). Emergence of online harassment & exploitation of women

(ii). Creation of Delhi troll app - sharing of obscene pictures of women

(iii) Emergence of digital Divide => ASDR highlighted over 26% girls owned a smartphone