Question

Essay on social media has made it easier to misuse freedom of xression

Answer 1

Social media is a new phenomenon worldwide and is here to stay. Social media has enabled people to be connected in real time and is bringing out new facets of people interest, engagement and behaviour.

From trivia to disasters, information reaches people as it happens and is keeping them engaged like never before. But how they express or react thereafter, makes social media a double-edged sword. Just yesterday, the plight of a young schoolboy from a poor family, sitting outside a Noida metro station, trying to earn some money through a weighing scale and studying at the same time, caught a commuter’s attention. He took a picture and uploaded on Facebook, which went viral. In response, there have been several people who have come forward to help, including the U.P Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who has promised to ensure full opportunity for the boy to study without having to work. While this may be an example of the positive impact of social media, the negative side is also gaining ground, perhaps dangerously.