In recent years, our society has witnessed a worrying increase in acts of violence, which are increasingly perceived as normal, especially among the youth. This phenomenon is not a coincidence but the result of a combination of factors driving our society toward a point of no return.
One of the main factors is uncontrolled immigration, which has contributed to a sense of insecurity and social disorder. Combined with the lack of effective laws to ensure the certainty of punishment, this has created an environment where many feel free to act without fear of consequences. The belief in impunity has fueled a spiral of violence that seems to be out of control.
At the same time, the lack of regulation of social media has had a devastating impact on how violence is perceived. Platforms like TikTok, where videos of violent acts are often shared and normalized, have created an effect of desensitization. Young people, in particular, are exposed daily to content that presents violence as an acceptable, if not desirable, behavior. This phenomenon has given rise to a new social pathology that we might call “Social Violentization.”
“Social Violentization” is a disease that particularly affects the younger generations, leading them to see violence not only as an inevitable part of daily life but also as a legitimate form of expression. This social disease poses a serious threat to our future, as it risks destroying the civil fabric on which our coexistence is based.
Institutions must take urgent action to combat this new social disease. It is necessary to revise security policies, ensure the certainty of punishment, and more rigorously regulate the content shared on social media. We cannot allow “Social Violentization” to take hold. If we do not act now, we risk losing control of a society that is dangerously close to the brink.
The time for words is over; it is time to act decisively to protect our future.
