When Viral Videos Falter: The Limits of Online Accountability The recent videos showcasing a Class 10 girl's harassment by a group of youths on a Bihar road have sent shockwaves across the region, sparking outrage and demands for justice.
These incidents highlight systemic failures that allow such events to occur in the first place. Social media platforms have made it easier than ever to expose injustice and mobilize public opinion.
However, they also create a culture of superficial outrage. The immediate outrage on Twitter or Facebook can give way to apathy as quickly as it began.