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Impact of Social Media on Race Relations and Division
Social media and videos depicting mistreatment of black people may not be sufficient to drive lasting change in race relations. The prolonged exposure to such content has not led to a significant shift in perceptions. Other factors contributing to division in American society include the absence of a unifying external enemy post-Cold War and the lack of a clear geopolitical rival like the Soviet Union. These factors have left American society more susceptible to internal divisions and polarization.