Do you think that social media has the potential to bring about real social change?

When I think of this topic, social media and social change, it definitely makes me think about things. In today's day and age everyone is on some type of social media site whether its Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, etc. Although these sites are more commonly used by a younger generation, I know some older users that are using them also. As a result from these sites such as Facebook, it allows people to stay connected with one another- friends, family, coworkers, and even enemies. It allows families to stay in touch with each other. Coming from personal experience with family that lives far away from me or in other countries, it helps us let them know how we are, what is going on with ourselves and keeps them posted about anything else. It really helps keep family connected in touch by using Facebook's chat, message, commenting on things or even liking stuff. Even though it helps keep us updated on things, it is not the same as a face to face conversation or going to get a cup of coffee with some friends. Another good example would be Twitter. While Twitter's popularity has recently increased, more and more people are Tweeting about whats on their mind whether its what you're listening to or what your weekend plans are. Twitter is different from Facebook in the way that it allows normal everyday people like you and I to talk to our favourite Actor/Actress, Singers/Bangs, and even other celebrities. Without this social media site, it would be almost if not impossible to communicate with them on a daily basis and it allows us to read what they are up too. Most of us would probably think they are all living their glamorous lives but for the most part the celebrities on Twitter are just normal people who do the same as us saying their favourite songs, their plans or even post a picture or two about where they are. It helps us get more of an incite about that lifestyle.

Social media sites are continuing to bring real social change as it grows and gets better. I really believe that we wouldn't be who we are today without it.