The Effects of Social Media on Cultures

Abstract

Social media has become one of the most influential forces shaping modern societies. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube allow people from different cultural backgrounds to communicate, share ideas, and express their identities instantly. As a result, culture is no longer limited to geographical boundaries but is increasingly formed and transformed in digital spaces. Culture includes language, traditions, values, beliefs, and social behavior, all of which are affected by online interaction.