Answer: divided into separate parts or sides of an issue.
"Asunder" is a somewhat archaic word that is not commonly used anymore. However, it means "into separate pieces," or "apart." It conveys a particularly forceful and violent ripping. In this example, if something is "split asunder," it means that it has been separated into pieces or different sides.
I agree that mass media helps to shape people's ideas. When people see what is happening in the world, they want to be a part of the talk and they start spreading their opinions. Thts all I got I'm sorry
