Assignment: Future of Modernization Paper

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Assignment: Future of Modernization Paper

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Axia College of University of Phoenix

Modernization, whether good or bad, has manifested itself into today’s society. Modernization is not only a trend of the U.S., it affects people worldwide. Politically, environmentally, socially, and even economically, modernization has its effects. There are many consequences as well as positive aspects of modernization. We are going to explore all the areas of modernization mentioned and more throughout this essay.

Modernization often manifests itself in today’s U.S. society through social change which started with industrialization. People may try to transform themselves or surroundings to fit in with modern society. We can look back at history to see how this change has affected us. We can look at colonialism, the American Revolution and the rise of capitalism. With each invention made we learn new things that are brought to our future generations. We can look at how cavemen discovered fire which led them to a new place in life. We can look when language came to be and how it changed the way people treated each other. Learning to write and read led to more people wanting to learn and people made more sophisticated choices. We can look how type writers led to computers, palm pilots, electronic organizers, and more. The telephone and Morse code even led to greater technologies such as cell phones. With our increased knowledge and diversity we are also making different choices and have smaller communities. Modernization made people more aware of the future, which helped to decrease the size of communities and make a more diverse surrounding.  

Modernization will continue is the U.S. Not only will modernization continue in the U.S. other countries will continue to compete with the U.S. for the latest, and greatest, developments. If we look around our homes we can see that we have something in them that has evolved over time. With the recent switch to Digital Broadcasting, we all have to have either a converter box or a high definition television. These changes are going to continue, so that we can have better and more efficient technology. Our buildings are even being built to endure certain circumstance based on location. We have advanced so much there would be no reason to take a step back now. We are finding more and better ways to improve our everyday lives and makes things easier for an everyday commute. We have changed the way we think and treat people as well. We are now more diverse and are taught to accept others based on whom they are and not what color their skin is, what their gender is, or who they love. We have changed the way we treat others in the workplace and sexual harassment is now frowned upon and has consequences.

Modernization is a world-wide trend. We often use conference calling for business meetings in foreign countries. Most countries now have access to the World Wide Web as well. Countries are looking for ways to modernize and adapt to the new technology we have available. There are societies and religions that do not believe in modernization such as the Amish. In some societies socialization has become closer among residents while others societies have grown further apart. Schools are adapting to other cultures and standards. Education is changing as well as work ethics and duties. Countries want to find new ways to expand and progress. Japan and China are two countries that have shown major modernization in the last few decades. All countries can benefit from the progression of modernization. Modernization helps to societies as well as has its negative aspects. We will discuss the negative affects later.

Technology blends with our society and traditions are often lost. With more technology we find less need for backbreaking labor and many jobs are replaced with machines. Modernization has even affected our environment with pollution. There are positive aspects to modernization as well. As mentioned before the technology helps in the workplace by making things more efficient, faster, and less costly. Modernization has also change the way be build. Many of our buildings are now modernized and more appealing to onlookers. We can now see other parts of the world just by searching the internet. We can socialize with others that are across the globe without leaving our homes. Modernization has lead to social, political, economical, cultural changes, and more. We have brought change in society in numerous ways. Modernization has led us to the legalization of abortion, the right to a same sex marriage, and equal rights for all. Some fear with the advance in modernization that we may lose sight in religious values. The great thing about modernization is more people are thinking for themselves, and fighting for what they believe in. A study done in china had found that people in underdeveloped areas where more likely to get lung cancer because of smoking in their homes and using solid heat to cook and heat (Chameides, B, 2008). The study found it was better on their health to live in a more modernized society. The wood and coal used to make their heat and warm their food was also a cause of lung cancer. So modernization, even though it has also caused pollution in the past, can also help us to become more environmentally friendly. This study shows that we are learning from our mistakes and making better choices to make a better future.

Modernization has its good qualities as well as its bad. Technology will continue to advance and societies will continue to adapt. We will continue our want and need for something faster, better, and more efficient than the technology we already have. Countries will continue to compete with each other to come out with the latest technology and best advancements. We will continue to accept new trends, ideas, and values. Some traditions will diminish though we will have new advancements to take their place. The U.S. alone has grown to accept new things such as same sex marriage, rights to vote and more. With as advance as we have become worldwide there is no reason for modernization to stop where it is. We can always learn new things, make new things and come together as better communities. We can also learn to adapt and make better choices for our environment to ensure a healthier world for generations to come.

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