Greenfield's examination of Sydney's experience highlights the dissonance between the curated image of social media and the underlying reality, revealing the labor behind the illusion.
Throughout 'Social Studies,' Greenfield captures not just the joy of social media but the profound effort required to maintain these idealized versions of youth and life.
By juxtaposing the lively snapshots taken by users like Sydney with the stark reality of their surroundings, Greenfield critiques the performative aspects of social media culture.
Greenfield remains a compassionate narrator of her subjects' lives, reflecting on how they navigate the pressures of social media while revealing unseen challenges.
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