"Big tech is preying on the insecurities of its users; the recent mental health crisis in young women should be chalked up to social media, the internet and our addiction to it."
"The narrative that my adolescence was spoiled and my brain has been curdled by the time I've spent online doesn't match up to my experience."
"Yes, social media can be harmful, but it surely isn't the only thing causing the deterioration of mental health in young people."
"I see it as part of a wider problem; a loss of agency in the way we narrate our lives."
The book 'Girls' by Freya India addresses the negative effects of digital and social media on young women's mental health. It argues that big tech exploits users' insecurities, contributing to a mental health crisis. While acknowledging the book's points, there is a critique of its tone, which portrays young people as passive victims. The narrative of social media solely ruining adolescence is seen as reductive and not reflective of personal experiences. The author believes that social media is part of a broader issue regarding agency in life narratives.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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