The Dark Side of Social Media: Fueling Violence and Social Fragmentation

The Dark Side of Social Media: Fueling Violence and Social Fragmentation

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat-al-Ain Rana While social media has revolutionized global connectivity, its darker consequences demand urgent attention. What began as a platform for sharing ideas has morphed into a dangerous catalyst for physical, religious, and economic violence—particularly in traditional societies struggling to adapt. In conservative communities, the sudden influx of pornographic material on smartphones has triggered extr…