This article was originally published on 2nd January, 2019.
A survey shows that most of the people on social media are between the age of 15 and 41. Most youngsters are using social media as a platform to express their views, which is also leading to increased chances of offence. As much as the youngsters have a capacity to change and accept the Midwest, that are also very adamant about their beliefs and opinions. Unfortunately, it sometimes goes to the extent of not being thoughtful and accepting towards others feelings.
This has led to a stereotype about social media. Which believes that it is a platform to spread hatred and, an awful amount of, privacy is being breached.
I have a different view. Social media wasn’t created to breach privacy or to spread hatred. It was made to stay up to date, stay in contact, and share (and accept) opinions.
So, by focusing on the positive objectives of social platforms we can decide for ourselves, whether, we want to bring about a change and widen the perspective about different cultures and societies around the world, or if we want to destroy people’s lives.
I think for a young and vibrant population, like ourselves, the latter shouldn’t be an option.
To use social media to influence and benefit the society we need to learn how to differentiate between hating an idea we don’t agree with and living the idea we believe in.
Most people have social media (even those who aren’t educated enough). Hence, we can do a very important thing through it. That is, to spread awareness about social-political issues, to people who might not otherwise have the underlying of such complex and important issues. This will make the process of elections and protests easier, better and wider.
But, remember one thing, don’t criticise the point of view you don’t like, instead, advertise the one that you do like.
Don’t get confused, there is a major difference.