Essay On How Social Media Uplifts Society

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“All of us who professionally use the mass media are the shapers of society. We can vulgarize that society. We can brutalize it. Or we can help lift it onto a higher level.” These words were uttered by the man of the name of William Bernbach. This quote gives one much to think about. It allows one to question whether the technological advancements of social media has improved or degraded society as a whole. I believe that with a topic such as social media it is safe to say that it is as equally beneficial as it is detrimental. One of the ways in which social media uplifts society is the influence it has on the political aspect of society and the democratic life 1. Social media gives the public a platform to express themselves and voice their …show more content…

These platforms deliver educational outcomes, facilitating supportive relationships, allows the youth to form their own identity and leave their own mark in the world, as well as increasing self esteem. In cases such as this can one not help but to admit that social media does indeed have its moments where it uplifts society. However many people may also argue that by communicating on all these networks 24/7 takes away the value of the relationships and bonds formed with those around us. Many believe that a lot of valuable time is wasted away behind electronic devices and this then leads to them missing out on important moments. In today’s society the warmth and affection of a person is sorely missed as every emotion is expressed with ‘e moji’s’ and no one really laughs out loud, but isn’t it funny that with all this being said, social media opens our networks to people across the world and to freely interact with relatives that are millions of miles away. Therefore with all this being said, social media is definitely as beneficial as it is detrimental. William Bernbach definitely knows what he is speaking about and with his words one has to recognize that the power to vulgarize or uplift society lies in the

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