I was very interested in Gidden's thoughts on displacement. Displacement is something that I feel like a lot of people face, especially in today's society. I think it is easy for someone to feel left out or isolated from certain groups of people or even society as a whole. I know I have experienced some sort of isolation from different groups of people at times. For example when you hangout with your friend's friends maybe they don't act like you or have the same values as you. This may also affect how your friend acts around you then too, making you feel even more isolated form the group. This is just a lighter example than that of being isolated from society. However, I still think it fits with displacement.
Another example of displacement from my own experience is feeling somewhat isolated when I first came to UWSP. I came from a very small private Lutheran grade school and high school where I knew everyone and we all share the same beliefs. However, when I got here I quickly realized this was not the case at UWSP. It was just a weird change at first and made me feel somewhat isolated. That has all changed now which is great.
Giddens really brought up an interesting topic, displacement, because everyone can relate to it in some way. This is a great video explaining why we feel displaced and isolated.
I agree with you on how people are more isolated in today's society. I think a portion of the blame can be place on technology. I remember when I was young and my family were to take road trips, we usually tell stories and jokes to pass the time. Now, everyone is so preoccupied with their smartphones and tablets that we hardly talk to one another. So again, I agree with you that society is becoming more isolated more so then ever.
Yeah dude this is a cool little write up. I can relate growing up in a military family, every place we moved, big or small, would put me in a weird place because I had to start from scratch again. I'm the third here to agree society isn't as 'open door' friendly anymore. I was reading a piece online the other day that has a part I think relates to a degree; "Motels are a dying piece of American History. They once dotted roadways from the Atlantic to Pacific, being as integral to travel as stainless-steel diners and families packed in station wagons. Folks could pull their car or motorcycle right up to the door, unload their belongings, and then sit on the veranda to enjoy the breeze. Doors were often left open so fellow travelers could meet and share experiences. But now hotel chains with shiny elevators that cart guests from sheik foyers to isolated rooms are slowly replacing roadside motels. Folks no longer want to talk and share tales, they rather quarantine themselves to pay-per-view and internet social media. With the isolation comes detachment, and with detachment comes loss of community.'
Here's the whole read if you'd like, I think it's worth going through. http://www.bikesandbuddies.com/2012/04/19/pussycat/
I agree with you on how people are more isolated in today's society. I think a portion of the blame can be place on technology. I remember when I was young and my family were to take road trips, we usually tell stories and jokes to pass the time. Now, everyone is so preoccupied with their smartphones and tablets that we hardly talk to one another. So again, I agree with you that society is becoming more isolated more so then ever.
ReplyDeleteYeah dude this is a cool little write up. I can relate growing up in a military family, every place we moved, big or small, would put me in a weird place because I had to start from scratch again. I'm the third here to agree society isn't as 'open door' friendly anymore. I was reading a piece online the other day that has a part I think relates to a degree; "Motels are a dying piece of American History. They once dotted roadways from the Atlantic to Pacific, being as integral to travel as stainless-steel diners and families packed in station wagons. Folks could pull their car or motorcycle right up to the door, unload their belongings, and then sit on the veranda to enjoy the breeze. Doors were often left open so fellow travelers could meet and share experiences. But now hotel chains with shiny elevators that cart guests from sheik foyers to isolated rooms are slowly replacing roadside motels. Folks no longer want to talk and share tales, they rather quarantine themselves to pay-per-view and internet social media. With the isolation comes detachment, and with detachment comes loss of community.'
ReplyDeleteHere's the whole read if you'd like, I think it's worth going through.
http://www.bikesandbuddies.com/2012/04/19/pussycat/