How does Social Media Helps Us Feel "Normal?"

Throughout quarantine and school closures, I have been on TikTok a new social media/entertainment app. It is currently popular among many and is used by countless individuals. I recently came across a video that said “comment what you would do if there were no men for 24 hours.” Not surprisingly, many girls commented “take a walk alone at night” or “wear whatever I want.” It was shocking for me to see that so many girls had the same thoughts as I did and how our patriarchal society has limited us women from feeling comfortable as we are or what we wear or when or who we walk with at night. This really made me think and ponder over the “norms” of society today and how this social media platform has helped me realize that it’s not just me. It’s everyone.