The Impact: ATL / Social Media affects Minorities

Social media plays an immense role in today’s generation. Most feel as though they have to dress a certain way, wear a certain designer, or even do the same things as others to feel accepted. In the world we live in today, everyone seeks validation whether they think they are or not. Now with the new show Impact: ATL, starring Jayda Cheaves, Ari Fletcher, Arrogant Tae, Dess Dior and Lakeyah, we get an inside scoop of the actual life of a social media influencer. Impact ATL is an unscripted reality tv show. As you watch, you begin to realize that they all go through life trials just as those without materialistic items.
A materialistic lifestyle isn’t what it perceives to be. Growing up with social media we are granted to see the lives of others. Minorities in their 20’s can see other 20 year olds living a luxurious lifestyle and feel defeated.
I believe my generation should understand that it is okay to have a different journey than your peers.
Social media also creates false narratives with relationships.
The increase in divorce and decrease in marriage in this generation is a big deal. Everyone thinks dating multiple people at one time is safe mentaly and physically. It’s not even a religious belief, they just think it’s cool because it’s “trendy” . It’s so hard to date in today’s society because you never know. People are getting better at living double lives and it’s actually getting scary.
The lack of authenticity in today’s society is real. Everybody follows what’s trending to stay noticed or to just always keep something in competition. No one knows how to truly be themselves and figure out what they like because they can’t stay off of social media. They see what other people are wearing, buy it and slightly compete without even trying. Being a part of a trend is better than being authentic in today’s society. The people who follow trends mock those who believe it’s better to stay authentic and true to themselves. Social media has truly messed up today’s society.