The Influence Of Social Media

In the present time, people are living life through technology specifically, social media. CompuServe was the first major commercial Internet service provider for the public in the United States. From then on, it led to the creation of Instagram, Facebook, etc. A lot has evolved ever since the internet was created. As a result, children, teens, and adults all over the world are becoming addicted to the internet. Moreover, social media is promoting racial issues which causes societal concerns. In addition, many women look to social media as help and advice but, fail to realize that the way a woman’s body is being portrayed on the internet, causes body insecurities. On the other hand, the internet allows people of any race or gender to online date. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good thing. Although in quest for the love of their life through the internet, many fail to realize that it is slowly corrupting the

There is a certain power withheld through media and lead many to believe all is well. The fact that women are bombarded with images of what the ideal perfect body in tales, causes many to believe that is what one should look like. In the article, “ 'Selfie ' body image warning issued” By Helen Briggs discusses the way social media is used to persuade women into thinking they aren’t beautiful. It states, “The attention to physical attributes may be even more dangerous on social media than on traditional media because participants in social media are people we know” (Briggs). This is basically saying that social media is the main reason as to why it may alter one’s perception due to their physical appearance. It also proves that women and people will rely on something that isn’t even a trustworthy source to justify their self-worth. Given that, social media is a force to be reckoned with due to the messages