Young women on social media

6 Minute English

2025/02/20

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How do women in different countries experience the online world? Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250220 SUBSCRIBE TO O...

Highlights

In this episode of 6 Minute English, the discussion centers on the dual-edged impact of social media on young people, particularly women. The conversation delves into how social media can be both a platform for education and debate, as well as a source of cyberbullying and unrealistic pressures.

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A new law in Australia limits under-16s' access to social media.

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Facebook is the most used social media platform in 2024 with over 3 billion users.

Chapters

How Does Social Media Shape Young Women's Lives?

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What Pressures Do Young Women Face Online?

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Transcript

Neil: 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. Beth: And I'm Beth. In this programme, we're discussing the positives and negatives of social media in the lives of young people. And thi...