Nowadays, an individual’s importance is measured according to his position in society and material belongings. Traditional standards like honor, kindness and trust appear no longer important. The advent of social media and shift in the perception of success are the main drivers for this trend.
In the old days, people with high integrity are often respected more. They’re well cherished because they portray qualities of treating others with respect and kindness. However, in this generation, with the advent of online media sources, there have been a sharp shift in that trend. Influencers in these platforms display a luxurious life. They showcase expensive cars, mansions, selling dreams people cannot afford. Many fans consider these celebrities as role models, therefore, in their quest to have influence like them, they indulge in various activities that overshadow their old principles. For instance, in Africa, due to social pressure to become a superstar, youths adopt a fake lifestyle which overshadows integrity.
Success in this modern world is perceived as possessing a range of assets which the society judges your status. Furthermore, rich people are generally honored and respected regardless of not having old fashioned virtues. For example a case where a famous Indian actor rammed through a dozen people mad society perceived his actions as a mistake instead of holding him accountable.
In conclusion, the introduction of social media and the shift in perception of success impacted the significance of old fashioned values. People are more invested in getting rich quicker regardless of breaking their morals.