At the SXSW conference, Meghan Markle, who is well-known for her activism and teachings of empowerment, gave an engaging keynote speech. She shone light on the negative impact of social media on women, just in time for Women's Day. She emphasised with conviction, "Even if it's making dollars, it doesn't make sense." The Duchess of Sussex acknowledged the abundance of criticism on social media and thought about how harmful these platforms are. She talked about how she handled it personally and emphasised the value of keeping a healthy distance.
Meghan Markle talked about the upsetting things that happened to her when she was pregnant with Archie and Lily during the conversation. She described the torrent of derogatory remarks she received and expressed confusion at the "catty and cruel" tone of the internet conversation. Markle urged a reclaiming of humanity in internet connections, lamenting the phenomenon of women spreading hate towards other women. She posed thought-provoking questions about the purpose of disseminating offensive material about women and called for a reconsideration of online conduct.
Meghan Markle drew attention to the wider conversations about responsibility and accountability in online settings by pointing out that the streaming platform was not acknowledged at the SXSW session. Fellow panellist Katie Couric, a well-known former host of the Today Show and CBS Evening News, was moved by her comments. Couric brought up troubling statistics that showed how social media use among young women has an effect akin to that of binge drinking, leading to startling increases in the number of suicides. We have a serious problem on our hands, she said, her voice full of intensity.
The crowd responded favourably to Meghan Markle's inspiring speech, which served as a call to action to combat the negative effects of social media on women's health. She exuded strength and grace as she entered the stage wearing a stunning Valentino gown. She used her position to raise awareness of important topics and encourage constructive change.
