Online Dating

Online Dating

Introduction

Modern world has been revolutionized by internet technologies. Almost every activity that one witnessed on the physical grounds is now conducted over the internet. For instance we have examples of online shopping, online movies & entertainment, and even online socializing. Specifically highlighting the concept of online dating, it is becoming immensely popular among the youth. At their disposal every resource is available that connects them to others in the virtual space. These resources include various social media networking sites that are becoming increasingly popular among the masses. In our surroundings we come across various individuals that are interested in the use of social media networks to interact with their friends and families (Schwartz, 2000). The way people have started using social media sites in these days was never witnessed before. The premier reason behind is the evolution of technology which has perhaps travelled faster than anyone imagine. Just move back into some years back then such kind of communication never existed in the society, but with the advent of latest technologies, the use of social communication has also enhanced to a greater degree. The initial milestone of online social interaction was achieved by Microsoft and Yahoo with their instant messaging service reaching the peak at their time. However, with the passage of time, came in social media networks such as Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, etc. And in the modern era the scenario is bombarded by a vast range of social networks that are equipped with enhanced features that are able to catch the attention of millions of users across the world. The networks that prevail in the current scene of social media networks include Facebook, Twitter, Tagged, hi5, MySpace, Google+, Stumpleupon, Qzone, Vkontakte, etc. Almost every young internet user is fascinated by these social web pages where they are able to interact with their friends, fellows and can even date around (Zarrella, 2010).

The extensive use of internet for the purpose of socializing has led towards the development of a social issue. This social issue is of online dating. The Concept of dating prevails in the world since a long time. It has been a natural phenomenon to have a good and pleasurable feeling of love for the one's you are attracted the most. In all ages and in all parts of the world girls and boys have been dating around to have a feeling of social security. However, in the past it used to be a tedious task to meet around with the person you like with ease. This was due to the conservativeness that prevailed in the early societies (Papacharissi, 2011). Even if that was not the case in some parts of the world, there were barriers and constraints that resisted the easy meetings of people with the opposite sex. Even today meeting in the physical presence seems difficult. In some parts of the world it is the religious conservativeness (specifically in Asian countries) and in the other time barriers. However the advent of internet technologies has brought ...