The unrest in the world can be observed in many places where people and the government find themselves in conflict over views and policies. Social media in the form of communication networks, particularly twitter and facebook have allowed the news to spread fast. This has led to people becoming aware of the government’s actions and victims of political oppression. In the last years, the Persian Gulf has been swept by waves of demonstrations with severe outcomes for people, and the internet has been instrumental in delivering events to a great number of people. Arab Spring is the name that is commonly used for protests and rebellions that take place against the government, which often lead to violence and loss of life (Panara 80).
The conflict itself has deep roots within individual needs of people, social conflict and unique culture. One of the significant factors is that unrest in the Arab world has taken a form of a media and network frenzy where people are supported by other nations through the internet. When a part of the world conflicts with the regime and demands acceptance of human rights, it gives an example for other nations, and people do not feel as isolated from the rest of the world, as they receive support on facebook and twitter comments. It is crucial that people unite in the fight for their freedoms and establish democracies and governments that are ruled by individuals who decide what is best for the majority of the population (Dreyer 17).
The history of protests and demands of human rights in the Arab world goes back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Technology has helped to widen the awareness of the conflict and unfair treatment. The communication over the internet shows that there are people who want to set an order and give people their rights, so that they can enjoy their lives. But the wants of individuals cannot go far unless a great number of people shares the views and offers support. As such, since the beginning of the century, human rights were constantly violated and ignored by the government, but people made this known through social networks and media. It is evident that the technology that was used by people helped establish communication and cooperation from citizens. The hard times that have been predominant for the longest time and have intensified in the last couple of years have proven how people are tired of unjust treatment and are willing to take their voices to the global media.
The courage and determination that people have exhibited after unacceptable violence deserves great respect and shows how much people are displeased with the current matter of affairs. For people to resort to such drastic actions and continue protesting after their fellow citizens are killed and injured, means that there will be no resolution without the government taking care of its people and changing policies that are demanded to be changed. The deliverance of news about victims over social networks takes place in real time, so it is clearly visible to fellow supporters and the world. It is a sad truth that everything people are asking is the acknowledgment of their nature given rights and freedoms, but the government cannot produce results which will allow people to be a part of the system (Edgar 10).
From many examples globally and in the Eastern world, it is possible to conclude that people have become aware of the strengths of social networks. The Arab world has much potential and people get themselves known through the internet. It has become a key factor in finding a chance to have peace and ability to enhance lives to the standards that people set for themselves.
Works Cited
Dreyer, David. The Dynamics of International Rivalry: An Issue Conflict Approach. Ann Arbor, United States: ProQuest, 2008. Print.
Edgar, Andrew. Cultural theory: the key concepts. New York, United States: Routledge, 2002. Print.
Panara, Carlo. The Arab Spring: New Patterns for Democracy and International Law. Dancers, United States: MartinusNijhoff Publishers, 2013. Print.