Hardships in modern society
Introduction
The modern society is made of different types of people. Students work hard in school and upon graduation they look out for jobs in order to sustain themselves. People undergo different struggles in life for one to eventually succeed. The essay focuses on different types of people, struggles they undergo and lives people live under harsh economic environments in the modern society.
‘It's not about you’ by Brooks shows the importance of American graduates who are fresh, with new skills, abilities and different talents. This year the graduates are ruined by elders in the bad society who mislead them instead of utilizing their fresh skills and talents. The graduates are misled at their youthful ages while they have had a monitored early childhood. Unlike the previous generation, the society ensures that the graduates search for jobs instead of settling down (Brooks, 2011). They move to several jobs in search of greener pastures. The graduates are set out on their own since the white’s culture focuses on individualism. The society and elders are seen to mislead the young people at their age since most of them are not yet mature enough to make responsible decisions. Problems have made young people remain successful by learning from those problems.
‘If we could see inside other people's hearts’ is a video which shows how people struggle in life in order to gain success. Most people who suffer eventually are successful. It shows that different people have different problems in life (Vimeo, n.d). The video is mostly set in the hospital where sadness is the main theme. People in hospital are sad but happy at times which shows that at the end of every problem, one is always happy. Some people and things make others who are sad happy (Vimeo, n.d). People should not despise others because of the problems they face. One may not face the problem right away but eventually everybody suffers sad moments in life. Animals can be used to make people happy. People keep pets such as dogs to brighten them during their dark and dull moments. It is important that people should make others happy instead of making them sad.
The 'take care of me' society is wrecking the USA is an article by Mackey which tells us the ways in which people work hard in order to enroll in good schools and later become successful (Mackey, 2012). It shows ways in which after attaining a good job, one should be loyal to the country by paying taxes. The modern society instead of making young employees productive it ends up making them unproductive through imposing heavy taxes on them thus ruining their careers and future (Mackey, 2012). On working hard and achieving success, graduates are frustrated with the harsh treatment by the modern society. Their success is ruined and their future is interfered. Many people suffer out of mistakes they did not do. They suffers has a result of other greedy people in the society who are claiming to help them. The economic condition in American society is declining which brings suffering to the middle and low class people.
‘More young people are moving away from religion, but why?’ is an article giving reasons why many people do not believe in religion. Youths believe that there is no God since they are faced with many problems in life. They consider religion as a contributing factor to more problems like deaths in the society. Most young people believe that religion has got no answers to most questions as it is perceived to have (NPR, 2013). Most youths consider religion as a man made institution which confuses people since one is forced to have faith and belief in a supernatural power. Religion is blamed for causing misfortunes and economic declines in the American society thus most people do not believe in it.
‘America's 'me' society’ is an article by Olson shows ways in which American society is unable to solve its natural disasters as compared to other nations who suffer similar disasters. Unlike in Japan where community works together, individualism is mostly experienced in American even in times of crisis. American culture is based on an individual which is a negative attitude since people should remain united in order to make the community better (Olson, 2011). The media is able to show effects of American individual culture since most people suffer from the negative culture. Individualism has caused many problems and deaths in America since people are not ready to help even in a natural disaster. Japan on the other hand has achieved since people are united and help each other during disasters.
‘Please read this story, thank you’ is an article by Weeks showing ways in which the modern society lacks etiquette in communication. Traditionally people were humble and polite in their communication which is different in this modern society (Weeks, n.d.). Children have also adapted the impolite language used by their elders in the modern society which shows that the community is becoming corrupt in its moral values. People in modern society are rude thus people have adapted to rude phrases and perceive that as normal polite phrases. It is sad to know that the modern society has brought negative influence to the young generation instead of being helpful.
Conclusion
From the above point of view people should save money for future purposes instead of spending on less important things. One cannot tell the problems of the other person thus helping is the key theme to achieving success. Individual success is a beneficial to the society unlike in America where success belongs to one individual.
Article name: Brooks, D. (2011, May 30). It's not about you. The New York Times
The article describes the modern society and ways in which modern graduates are treated by elders in the American community. It outlines hardships young graduates go through as they try to look for jobs in the harsh environment. Individualism is the main theme in the culture. Graduates are left on their own to look for jobs that suit them instead of being guided to follow the right paths. Most young graduates spend much time without realizing the type of job best suited to them. The elders mislead graduates since they advise them to remain as individuals instead of helping them and guiding them since they are not yet mature enough to make their own decisions which will affect the future. The students are taught skills in school but set out to a more complex environment on their own without being guided on ways of making the skills helpful. Successful students make serious decisions in life and are committed to their activities. The young people are able to turn out their problems in to success since the society is not ready to assist them. Instead the society focuses on individualism which is not helpful to the young graduates. People should discover themselves and should remain committed to achieve success. The essay discusses ways in which the modern society has caused hardships in lives of many young people. The culture of Americans is a hindering factor to success of both individuals and the society. Many people remain successful due to guidance from elders and support by the community which is different in America.
Article title: Weeks, L. (n.d.). Please read this story, thank you
The article describes ways in which the modern society has changed in terms of language used. All people in different institutions are using impolite language and have forgotten the meaning of etiquette. Most young people have learnt this impolite language from their elders. Most shops and other institutions in America fail to meet the required customer care services. Everybody serves themselves which shows rudeness is experienced in most shops and offices. People make phone calls when serving others. This is rude and unethical. The modern society has outdone the traditional culture where people used polite words for example, please, excuse me, thank you and many other courteous words when addressing people. Most people in America are growing to be ruder thereby influencing even the young generation. Margaret Lacey on the other hand says that people are polite even without following the traditional culture. She says that most people in South Carolina are more courteous yet they are modern and civilized. Senning is another person who says that etiquette goes hand in hand with good manners and principles. Respect and remaining honest are key principles which show that one is courteous. Manners as she says are not constant and keep changing depending on different times and cultures. People often make demands instead of making requests. Interaction process involves making requests, remaining honest and respectful. When somebody does a good thing one should be appreciated. When one commits mistakes they should be corrected in a good manner. Greetings are signs of respect. When somebody meets someone first they should greet them as a sign of respect which is not common in the modern society.
Article title: Olson, C. (2011, March 30). America's 'me' society
This article shows that Americans unlike Japanese are unable to cooperate and solve disasters such as tsunami. In Japan, the less affected people help the affected people by the disaster by giving them food, shelter and proving them with medical care. People are united in times of problems thus problems affect them less severely. In United States it is different since individualism is their culture even in times of problems. Americans do not have a sharing and welcoming spirit. Most Sudanese in America say that Americans have not yet accepted them in their society. Americans follow the culture of individualism which is a negative way of living. People should remain united in order to tackle problems together and ensure they are successful. People should help those in need and should be welcoming to visitors. Americans still practice racial profiling and discrimination. They spread this negative culture even among young Americans. Young Americans are not able to remain helpful to other children who are not from their race and social class. Japanese are helpful people on the other hand which is portrayed by their government too. Their leaders emphasize on unity and respect for all people regardless of gender and race. People should remain helpful in life by sharing and giving to those people who are lacking. Success of one individual should mean success to the community. People should remain committed and in unity in order to be helpful to the society. Americans should emulate the Japanese culture instead of focusing on individualism. Individualism brings failure and problems instead of bringing success to the people. Unity is the key to success.
References
Brooks, D. (2011, May 30). It's not about you. The New York Times. Retrieved February 22, 2014, from; http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/opinion/31brooks.html?_r=0
If we could see inside other people's hearts. (n.d.). Vimeo. Retrieved February 22, 2014, from; https://vimeo.com/77450643
Mackey, M. (2012, January 28). The 'take care of me' society is wrecking the USA | The Fiscal Times. The FiscalTimes.RetrievedFebruary 22, 2014, from; http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2012/01/28/The-Take-Care-of-Me-Society-is- Wrecking-the-USA
More young people are moving away from religion, but why?. (2013, January 15). NPR. Retrieved February 22, 2014, from; http://www.npr.org/2013/01/15/169342349/more- young-people-are-moving-away-from-religion-but-why
Olson, C. (2011, March 30). America's 'me' society. - FreemanJournal.net. Retrieved February 22, 2014, from; http://www.freemanjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/514587/America-s--me--society.html?nav=5002
Weeks, L. (n.d.). Please read this story, thank you. NPR. Retrieved February 22, 2014, from; http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148295675/please-read-this-story-thank-you
