Question Q.20GS2GS2
Do you agree with the view that social media is a 'double edged sword'? Discuss in the context of its impact on Indian society.
Main Body
Social media has turned out to be a boon for Indian society, but at the same time brings various challenges for its stakeholder. It is indeed a 'double-edged sword' due to various pros and cons that it brings: Positive impact on Indian society: (1) Social media helps people connect with old friends and family (Eg: Role of Facebook) (2) Helps reduce social isolation faced by elderly population
3Social media as the platform to discuss social evils and bring awareness (Eg: #MeToo, #Black Lives Matter etc) (4) Social media helps build public consensus over dissent and protest (Eg: Role of social media in the Farmers Protest 2020) (5) Social media as a source of instant access to information. However, there are challenges: (1) Spreading disinformation to promote communalism and hatred (Eg: Udaipur violence 2022)
2Threat to privacy of users and incidences of data breach at darkweb (3) Danger to dignity of individual due to pornography and child sexual abuse material CSAM (4) Social media for cyber espionage, cyber frauds and cyber terrorism (5) Radicalisation of youths pose great threat to social harmony and fraternity. Social media, therefore, must ensure ethical governance via collaboration of government, civil society and platform via 'FACT CHECK UNIT'.
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Conclusion
Social media, therefore, must ensure ethical governance via collaboration of government, civil society and platform via 'FACT CHECK UNIT'.
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Topper
UJJWAL PRIYANK
AIR 102025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
Impact of social media on society
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analytical
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