TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT ON

SOCIETYBy: Jezmar McBean

From at home, school, work and even on

our spare time, technology has become

very prevalent in our every day lives. Not

only has this started to have an impact

on our minds and bodies, but also to our

community and our everyday human

interaction .

INTRODUCTION

1. HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY

2. EFFECTS ON THE MIND, BODY, AND SOCIETY

3. CONFLICT THEORY

4. FACTS AND FINDINGS

5. CONCLUSION

AGENDA

HISTORY

The word “technology” was very uncommon in the 20th century

(Wikipedia, 2015)

In the 21st century the main technology that was being invented

was electronics (Wikipedia, 2015)

The first computer was invented in 1946.

The first cell phone was invented in 1973.

Today technology surrounds us in everything we do, from

computers, microwaves, car washes to drive-through’s, technology

has come a long way and is now a part of peoples everyday life.

Although technology has had a lot of

positive affects on peoples minds there

are also a lot of negative affects it has

had on people.

With technology available at any time of

the day, technology has taken away the

need of critical thinking.

Getting ideas for things right off the

internet it has contributed to people

becoming less creative and less

independent.

EFFECTS ON THE MIND

Source: (Barakat, 2014)

Technology has also had a

negative impact on people’s

body’s and overall health

It has largely contributed to

obesity and lack of physical

activity especially in children.

Also with the amount of

wireless technology, radiation

has become a concerning

health issue in todays world.

EFFECTS ON THE BODY

Source: (Newtural, 2014)

Source: (Martin, 2013)

Technology has had many positive affects on society but has also impacted society in many negative ways

With social media being so popular today it has had a major impact on online bullying which has contributed to many cases of depression and social issues.

EFFECTS ON SOCIETY

Source: (Fox, 2012)

Technology has also replaced a lot of human contact which has caused people to become less familiar with how to interact with society.

With elderly people being unfamiliar with the latest technology it has created a gap between age groups which has created a barrier between different groups of people.

EFFECTS ON SOCITY CONINUED

Source: (Tate, 2015)

I believe the issue of technology effecting society can relate to

the conflict theory. This theory focuses on how dif ferent social

groups competing for power and resources and how social

inequality will result in conflict. (Mooney, Holmes, Knox, &

Schacht, 2013).

This relates to technology having an impact on society because

it definitely creates inequality when there are only certain

groups of people that know about the latest technology and

social media which causes a big disconnect between dif ferent

groups of people.

CONFLICT THEORY

Overuse of technology in teens can lead to serious

development problems (Coleman, 2012).

With the amount of problems coming up from the

use of technology today it is said there is a higher

demand for psychologists as a result (University of

Alabama Huntsville, 2015).

The Digital Divide is a divide in age groups, races, or

even genders, due to the lack of accessibility to

technology or digital devices.

FACTS AND FINDINGS

FACTS AND FINDINGS CONTINUED

Source: (Skikuli, 2008)

In conclusion, although there are many benefits to

technology there are also many downfalls that people

forget about. It is important to be educated on all

aspects of something especially when it is impacting

mind’s body’s and society all together.

As long as people are aware of the negative impacts

technology can have on society we can try to use it in

positive more effective ways for our everyday life.

CONCLUSION

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