Social media and personal communication

Choose the topic which interests you: Social media and personal communication, or social media and social justice.

Focus on a particular aspect of the topic. How can it bring us together or set us apart?

Personal Communication- privacy vs. access to many, group interaction vs.cyber bullying ,serious conversation vs. sound bites, ability to connect to with people around the world vs. need for in person interaction. Online support groups may also fall under personal communication in reference to mental health, and self esteem issues, or common interests that can be shared with new people. How can these be helpful? How can reliance on social media for these things issues be hurtful?

Social Justice- promoting causes, sharing strategies for change, outreach to different social groups, raising funds, and providing and sharing news about a particular cause. Dangers include posting misinformation vs. carefully researched truths, failing to give access to accurate news to people who use social media as a primary source of information. Racial Justice, environmental justice, gender equity are possible topics to consider.

You may think of others aspects to explore, but focus on one or two and then find specific examples to support your points. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of social media in each case.

Use extended examples which can be supported from your experience and research.

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