The digital age has given rise to the masses in our modern-day society. With some exploiting the culture onto which the basic fundamentals of social media lie upon, with promiscuity being the number one aphrodisiac in the form of explicit content such as pictures and videos influencing the minds of the youth in our generation.
As a repercussion, research has shown an exponential rise in sexual assaults throughout most schools and colleges facilities giving rise to worry as most students easily access these content with a device as simple as an iPhone.
Given the situation…
What is technologies role in solving or hurting the problem that is sexual assault?
Technology has seen to be a leading contributor to sexual assaults. Sexual dating sites such as tinder have shown the relative ease of getting a night of sexual pleasure, leading most to perceive social media in the wrong ways.
With that being said, we have also seen others utilize the power that technology and social media, to connect with others remotely, and spread awareness.
so if technology can be used for good, then…
How can the new digital age of students stop and spread awareness of rape culture?
By using technology to shed limelight towards the plight, the rate of rape curbs. Reaching out to the rape victims through social media and sheltering them in an online support group brings about security and emotional support. Creating powerful hashtags to grab the attention of the unwary, uniting all, spreading awareness.
I believe there is strength in numbers. I believe in change.