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While some of us find ourselves in the more well-meaning corners of the internet, a much meaner side still exists
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An X user named Maggie was shocked to find how mean people, especially older women, can be online
The internet hasgivena lot to humankind: from improved medical care and economic growth tovirtual entertainment and a new way to socialize. Each of these points has both its own benefits and disadvantages.
Let’s take socializing or social media as an example. Most of itspowerlies in its ability to help people stay connected with those they already know and build connections with those they don’t. Plus, it also helps various information to get disseminated (which could also be a bad thing, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves), providesentertainment, and serves as a medium for self-expression.
Social media can also lead to people getting FOMO, having a hard time separating the onlineworldfrom the real one, and developing self-image issues. The latter stems from people comparing themselves to others on social media, seeking approval for their appearance, and feeling disappointed if they don’t receive it.
She found a video on Facebook of a woman in her 70s wearing a sleeveless dress and looking beautiful
As we said before, this kind of usage of social media can result in body image issues. Itssymptomsinclude things such as constantly checking yourself in a mirror or avoiding them; hiding your body; and trying to change your body through exercises, diets plastic surgery, and so on. All of it canresultin people having low self-esteem and poor mental and physical health.
Since around67.5%of the global population uses social media today, even if some ideas come from other mediums, they are likely to still end up on social media. We have a perfect example of it.
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So, Maggie tweeted about it on her X account, writing that women should compliment each other any chance they get instead of hating and even quoted the Barbie movie
Well, we can say that Maggie was spot-on. Supporting each other, especially during these scary times when, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, thepatriarchyis regaining ground, is very important. Unfortunately, as today’s topic showed, not everyone understands the importance of this message. At least not yet.
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