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Is social media a force for good ?
For
Social networking sites allow people to communicate and remain in contact with friends as well as meet new people.
Social networking allows for creative expression by using tools such as blogging and messaging to post ideas and stories.
Companies use social media influencers in their marketing in order to build relationships with such people who can then, using social media following, build relationships for the company.
For
Social media gives new opportunities for economic growth.
Social media improved democracy through improved transparency and access to information.
During the current case we live all over the world, social media is one of the best things we have and use, because it made learning easier, for now if there are no schools to go to, and they're closed, we could just attend online classes.
Through social media platforms, companies display their profiles and advertize products, prepare for events and services.
Against
These sites reduce the amount of face to face socializing and replace it with online interaction which is believed to result in low quality relationships with other people.
Cyber bullying occurs as well, which is bullying people online in a public way, but occurs at a small percentage.
Social media rose the rate of fake news and echo chambers.
Against
Social networking becoming mobile use will increase cell phone use and the problem with that is that cell phones have been found to emit electromagnetic radiation that is absorbed by the brain and body.
Social media has increased the pressure on people and lost self-confidence as a result of perceived fear of missing out, and body-image issues.
Using social media means using cell phone for a long time which could lead to cancer in the brain.
People that frequently use online social networking are also prone to social isolation which can lead to depression and decreased social skills
Resources: The book pages 18-19 /
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/positive-effects-of-social-networking.php
By: Jana Ahmed Kafafy
Ms. Ahlam Zordok - 9S - Debate: Is social media a force for good?
