Society & Culture

What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Society & Culture

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

kerrym
  • 17th May 2011 01:46pm

It's ironic that in a shrinking world where communication is giving even the most isolated communities access to global connection and exposure to world events as they happen, individuals are becoming increasingly isolated. There is an extent to which that very explosion of technology can be blamed for this, making it easier for socially-challenged people to retreat without having to access human assistance, where once the community would have needed to lend a hand.
Such things as on-line shopping and services facilitate the recluse, as well as gaming and social networking seducing and often imprisoning those who fall prey to the illusion of "community" - ones where they can hide behind a persona, shield themselves from reality and never be accountable to others. Lack of real relationships is unhealthy, and in extreme cases virtual life replaces real life, along with the breakdown of social consciousness and morality.
Let's face it - relationships take work, and community demands give and take and self-sacrifice. Several generations now have suffered from lack of parenting, mentoring or proper nurturing to growing numbers of children, so how are they to pass on what they've never been given ?
We try to address this in our church. Social justice and community are very much the focus of many churches, who, along with other wonderful organisations and individuals will be found wherever there is homelessness, drought, flood or disaster. Sadly, it's the day-to-day concern for our neighbours that is so often lacking.


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