Long considered "windows to the world" and symbols of freedom, social media is losing its appeal for a segment of Indian youth. Increasingly, young adults of Generation Z are choosing to distance themselves from it, not to cut themselves off from the world, but to regain control over it.<\/p>\n
For many young Indians, the days when sharing every moment of their lives was a source of pleasure are over. A journalist from the Indian Express<\/a> recounts deleting her accounts for three years: "I felt free, at peace, in control of my life."<\/em> Returning online out of curiosity, she quickly realized she no longer felt the need to expose herself.<\/p>\n This feeling is shared by many: living without putting oneself on display is now perceived as an act of well-being, even resistance. According to Vivek Rawat, 26, a public relations officer, disconnecting from screens has had clearly positive effects: "Reducing my unnecessary digital exposure and social pressure has helped me focus on myself."<\/em><\/p>\n Social media once allowed young Indians to express their opinions, emotions, and dreams. Many believe this freedom has turned into a constraint. Constantly judged by a virtual and anonymous audience, many are experiencing emotional exhaustion. Hyperconnectivity and the perpetual quest for approval have led to a sense of psychological burnout that even mental health professionals are now observing.<\/p>\n Generation Z grew up in a world where their worth is often measured by the opinions of others. This constant exposure\u2014whether from parents, friends, or followers\u2014has shaped a way of existing under pressure, in a society that demands performance and perfection. Today, the tide is turning. These young people want to rediscover an intimate authenticity, free from filters and digital validation. Being themselves, even off-camera, is becoming an act of balance and mental well-being.<\/p>\n By withdrawing from social media, young Indians are not abandoning the internet altogether; they are reclaiming their online presence. Rather than exposing their daily lives, they are prioritizing private exchanges, learning, and more discreet and selective uses. This "digital crisis" may mark the end of one era\u2014that of overexposure\u2014and the beginning of another, based on the freedom to choose what remains invisible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Long considered "windows to the world" and symbols of freedom, social media is losing its appeal for a...","protected":false},"author":8394,"featured_media":432818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5678],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-432816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-societe"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Crise-digitale_-en-Inde-_-de-nombreux-jeunes-fuient-les-reseaux-sociaux-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Crise-digitale_-en-Inde-_-de-nombreux-jeunes-fuient-les-reseaux-sociaux-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Crise-digitale_-en-Inde-_-de-nombreux-jeunes-fuient-les-reseaux-sociaux.jpg","author":{"name":"L\u00e9a Michel","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1721220128171-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":5678,"name":"Society","slug":"societe","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5846,"taxonomy":"category","description":" The Society section of The Body Optimist unpacks the debates that shape women\u2019s lives: equality, discrimination, beauty standards, social ties and the place of bodies in public space. Its analysis, first-person stories and practical advice are for anyone who wants to understand the pressures of everyday life and push back, with an inclusive, body-positive and judgment-free perspective.<\/p>\n Beauty standards are a social issue because they are neither natural nor universal: they shift from one country to another and from one era to the next, as our article on how beauty standards differ around the world<\/a> shows. Yet these ideals of thinness, youth and flawless skin have very real effects: comments starting in childhood, pressure to watch your weight, unequal treatment at work and in health care, online harassment. Recognizing that a norm is constructed helps you take a step back, spot the messages designed to make you feel guilty and choose what you want to keep. 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Regain control over your image<\/h2>\n
What you\u2019ll find in the Society section<\/h2>\n
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Why are beauty standards a social issue?<\/h2>\n
What can you do about discrimination or online harassment?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: connecting the personal and the collective<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What counts as discrimination?<\/h3>\n
What is intersectionality?<\/h3>\n
What is diet culture?<\/h3>\n
What you\u2019ll find in the Society section<\/h2>\n
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Why are beauty standards a social issue?<\/h2>\n
What can you do about discrimination or online harassment?<\/h2>\n
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Our approach: connecting the personal and the collective<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What counts as discrimination?<\/h3>\n
What is intersectionality?<\/h3>\n
What is diet culture?<\/h3>\n