By Syed M. Raza Zaidi

In recent years, society has seen a troubling rise in extremism and harassment. People are becoming more aggressive in their beliefs and less willing to accept others who think or live differently. This growing intolerance is harming social harmony and creating fear among individuals and communities.

One of the main reasons behind this rise is the misuse of social media. While social platforms are meant to connect people, they are often used to spread hate, fake news, and extreme ideas. Many people, especially the youth, are exposed to this negative content every day. Without proper awareness, they may start believing in these harmful ideologies.

Harassment has also become more common, both online and in real life. People are targeted for their religion, gender, race, or simply for expressing their views. Online bullying, threatening messages, and public shaming have made many afraid to speak up. Women, minorities, and vulnerable groups suffer the most, leading to serious mental and emotional stress.

This situation cannot be ignored. As a society, we must take strong steps to stop the spread of hate. Education plays a key role — children must be taught the importance of respect, kindness, and critical thinking. Families, schools, and communities should work together to build a more understanding environment.

Governments and tech companies should also take action by enforcing strict rules against hate speech, harassment, and the spreading of extremist content. At the same time, we all must be responsible for our words and actions.

Only by promoting peace, respect, and empathy,we can reduce extremism and harassment and create a safer, more united world for everyone.