Technology In African American Society

“We had no internet, cellphones, computers, or video games. Not only were our lives free of close proximity devices and their constant electromagnetic radiation, but this allowed us to entertain ourselves through peer interaction and physical activity” (themindunleasded.com). In the 1960’s people went outside and played instead of staying inside and playing on games and watching television. The 1960’s have a much better society due to the lack of technology. However, people may argue technology has made society an easier place to live in, But technology but technology can potentially kill people. I believe that the nineteen sixties is better because African Americans were gaining equality, There was not as much technology, and also the fashion was more appropriate. African Americans were gaining equality. In the article written by Falcon it says “In the 1960’s African americans were fighting for equality. People like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks were fighting for African American civil rights. Now we have our first ever african american president, Barack Obama” (Falcon). This shows how much equality we have in today's society is because the people from the 60’s who were not afraid to stand up for themselves. It went from not being able to do anything and being a slave, to being able to
It says in the article written by Winn, “ At least fashions then encouraged teens to dress well, while sagging jeans and hoodie styles would be shunned in the 60’s society” (Winn). This reveals how teenagers thought it was good to dress well. Also, people care about how others think about them because if you go and apply for a job and you're dressed inappropriately or if you are all dirty, they most likely will not hire you because they may think if that is how much respect you have for yourself, how are you going to take a job seriously. Even if a person needed your help, they may feel uncomfortable around