Technology in Intimate Relationships: Good or Bad?

Usually technology is considered to have a negative impact on intimate relationships. In some ways, that can be true. Today, many couples want to make sure their partners are not sending inappropriate texts and search through their social media profiles and texts. Looking through a significant other's texts and social media may lead to jealousy or neglect; which can be from the misinterpretation of messages. K. Ancheta and K Hertlein give an example of the impact of social media on relationships, "Lumpkin (2012) stated that 33% of divorce cases mentioned Facebook in 2011 while the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers stated that the top Facebook concerns are inappropriate messages to individuals of the opposite sex". Despite these negative factors, technology plays an important role in communication in a relationship. It helps them be more connected and communicate more through texts and calls. Two people can communicate throughout the day and keep in touch with each other which has proved to cause more intimacy. Overall, the positive aspects (in some ways) outweigh the negative impacts of technology in intimate relationships.

Technology and It's Affects on Social Experiences

Empathy
I have sat in a dinner with all my friends glued to their phones many times, and I'm sure all of you have also. The use of technology in our lives has greatly impacted how some of us enjoy life. We all rely it on to save us whether it is looking up a question on our homework and even social interactions. It is a fact that technology has killed our empathy, and every time someone from an older generation brings up the topic, he or she has every right to judge us; Millennials. But is it really our fault that we have lost the little interactions that occur in the outside world? In a world where technology is so advanced, how could we not enjoy it?

A Boon to Industry, A Bane to Childhood

Hey guys! I found this interesting video about the Industrial Revolution. She discusses how this transition to new manufacturing processes prohibited children from experiencing an ideal childhood.

Women and Children: Plight of the Industrial Revolution

The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Women and Children

As is painfully evident in great detail, large quantities of women and children went through very harsh times in factories around the country during this industrial boom. Check out the video above for more detail, I could not embed it so follow the link.

Industrialization: The Impact on Women

Industrialization forever changed the typical gender roles of women. The role of a woman was to stay home and do chores or take care of kids while men went out and worked. It was not common for a woman to be in a workplace. But when men starting getting drafted out to war, women had to fill in the empty spaces in the factories. The conditions in the factories were overcrowded and very unsafe. Women were also payed a lot less than men. However, having a job helped women earn their own money and live independently, providing for their kids without relying on a man. Independency also sparked an interest in social movements and activism since women were also not used to using their own voices and speaking out their opinions. With their mothers working and not making enough, children also began to work. Child labor became very popular since children wanted to contribute with their parents. The decline of nuclear families in the US was a result of women and children working since a money earning male was not needed. The industrialization of America essentially changed the role of women and made them more independent and involved in social activism.

The Impact of Industrialization and Technology On Women and The Family

The industrial revolution, and industrialization of our society has had a great impact on the typical life of a nuclear family, and women especially. Before the industrial revolution, many women found it extremely difficult to find jobs, so when the industrial revolution really set in, and factories were set up, etc. Women were working in these factories, as were their children. They worked long, hard days, usually 12-15 hours, even the children, as child labor laws weren't yet established. The nuclear family was impacted greatly by this revolution as it was once expected for the mother to stay at home and nurture her children, but now she was working alongside her children, trying to juggle raising the kids, and working a tough job that was strictly manual labor. The impact it's had on today's society still resonates as now most families require two incomes to stay stable, and most teenagers have a job, not ridiculously young people like back then however.

Technology Destroying Emapthy

After reading the article Is Technology Destroying Empathy? by P.J. Manny I have a very different look on the topic. Empathy has always been apart of human culture in one way or another the article explains. Without it we are not human, it's what drives almost every decision we make. Manny asks a good question when saying, "In the 21st century, we use technology to communicate at a level unprecedented in human history. So, with so many opportunities to connect, why do we still not understand one another, and face such conflict?" (Manny) I believe that the answer to this question is that there is very little human to human communication anymore. That is where all the skills to be able to communicate to one another comes from. Communicating through a technological device defeats the whole purpose of having a face to face conversation with someone. The skills needed are entirely different.

Is Technology Killing Empathy?

Technology has a huge impact on emotions. People seem to be different on text or a call than in person. However, I do not believe technology is killing empathy. People still empathize and understand one's emotion with or without technology. Although many people seem different behind the screen, they still have the ability to understand another's emotion. On the other hand, the individual expressing his or her emotions may be more open to describe how they feel behind the screen rather than in person if they are not very social.

Technology "Breeding Or Killing Empathy"

I believe that technology is killing empathy, but in regards to social media, it does help people to understand what the people of other countries, etc. Are going through. Whether they have true empathy towards these people or not is a tough question to solve for me personally, it's well-documented that people may not care about a certain issue or topic but would rather feel like they are a "part of something" or helping others can stroke their own ego, and make them feel good about themselves. However, I do believe there are still people who care about the injustices in the world, but there are definitely people who just want to feel included. At many protests, in the United States especially, if you ask the protesters what they are protesting, they usually don't even know why they're protesting in the first place. If a person were to gauge the overall knowledge of the issue these protesters have on what they are protesting, I personally have come to believe that it'd be very minimal, and not enough for one to have an educated opinion on. Surely, there are people out there who do care about these issues, but I feel as though compared to other generations, the same amount of real empathy felt isn't present.

Revolutionary

Martin Luther King Jr. is one the greatest revolutionaries of all time because of what he did for the african american race. With the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation it freed african americans, but it didn't help them get on their feet and start a life. It was something like keeping a person in prison for a number of years and suddenly discovering that that person is not guilty of the crime for which he was convicted. And you just go up to him and say, "Now you are free," but you don’t give him any bus fare to get to town. You don’t give him any money to get some clothes to put on his back or to get on his feet again in life. He became a pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a major advocate for non-violent protests and made huge advancements in the civil rights movement. His advancements have been recognized by the whole world and is still recognized today.

Revolutionary

A revolutionary in today's world whether you love him or hate him is Donald J. Trump. President Trump has changed the way a political campaign is run for good. Trump claimed to have no time for political correctness during his campaign and that helped him to gain many voters. Trump based his campaign mostly on the idea of bringing American jobs back, and focusing on America, rather than worrying about everybody else's problems which resonated with his voters. A campaign like his is something that has never been seen before and will likely not be seen for years to come, if ever again. Donald never went too in depth about policy, but rather tried to make sure every citizen could understand his message, repeating talking points and ensuring voters knew what his message was and that message resonated with plenty of Americans. Unlike most politicians, Trump is following through on his campaign promises, and appealing to his base more than ever. Many hate Trump, but questioning him as a revolutionary figure just doesn't seem like something that can be argued to me.

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Revolution took place from the years 1776 to 1815. Both political and social revolutions occurred during this time period. On October 5, 1789 the Women's March on Versailles took place where a mob of women broke into the Palace of Versailles. These women were near rioting over the high price and scarcity of bread. This event ended the king's independence and signified a change in power and reforms soon to overtake France. The march symbolized a new balance of power that displaced the ancient privileged orders of the French nobility and favored the nation's common people. Bringing together people in their largest numbers yet, this march proved to be a defining moment of the Revolution.