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Issue 22: A Look Into Social Media and It’s Influence on Personal Identity Through Emma Jane Unsworth’s “Adults”

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After last week’s book, I wanted to look into the similar themes that could be found in a fiction read. It’s an opportunity to look from two different perspectives - both literal and descriptive - that can really enhance our understanding overall. Adults by Emma Jane Unsworth couldn’t have been a more fitting book to see relationships through the perspective of the 21st century. In addition, this book is completely hilarious.

Social media has impacted us on quite a deep level when we look into it. Since the concept of the internet and social media is fairly new, there is little understanding yet of how it how much it psychologically demands over time. However, we’re slowly seeing the results of how our technology shifts our overall makeup and social dynamics. Jenny, our protagonist, experiences these challenges herself making this a story that gives readers a chance to tap into their empathy.

In Jenny’s world, social media fuels the…