“Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” This quote summarizes social media present reality. I am not against social media, although I believe it is based on a lot of lies. The ways social media depicts fake lifestyles, spreads false news quickly, and creates unrealistic beauty standards through filters are what I will be looking at.
To begin with, I feel social media promotes fake lifestyles. Some influencers post photos pretending to be rich, like posting images of expensive cars or posing at a resort, but they don’t own or occupy those places. Fakers lead followers to believe they are too poor or don’t have enough success to support themselves.
Secondly, social media spreads fake news at an instant. When COVID-19 began to hit in March 2020, there were huge amounts of fake cures and health tips spread around by numerous people. Some people decided to take the information as solid advice and not seek the necessary medical treatment, creating an even worse environment. This also caused public panic when people started believing important people stating wrong/false advice.
Thirdly, filters can create unrealistic beauty standards, and in turn, mental health issues. There are countless users who will post selfies used with smart phone filters that make users look flattering, beautiful, and with perfect skin. On dating apps people post and use the best pushed selfies or some may utilize heavy edits. When the truth comes out there can be misfortunes involved and psychological damage sometimes occurs at a later time.
In conclusion, social media often gives a false picture of reality by showing fake lifestyles, spreading misinformation, and promoting fake beauty through filters. These lies can hurt people emotionally and mentally. We should be more careful about what we see and share online. Being aware of the truth behind the screen is the first step to using social media in a healthy way.
One Response
Congratulation! your essay is entirely human written. The essay addresses three major issues with social media effectively: fake lifestyles, misinformation, and unrealistic beauty standards. The structure is logical, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The writer uses specific examples, like COVID-19 misinformation and influencer behavior, which add credibility and relatability.
Improvement can be made :
Sentence Structure: Some sentences could be smoother or more formal. For instance:
“Fakers lead followers to believe…” to “These misleading posts can make followers feel inadequate or unsuccessful by comparison.”