Impacts of Social Change Technology was a major factor in inducing social change in Canada as its influence rapidly spread across the entire world. As technology continued to advance throughout history, the impacts of social change caused by factors such as motion pictures, television, and space exploration became increasingly apparent in today's society. Technology's impact on social change was evident during the war years of 1914-1945 in Canada. Social change caused by motion pictures were the result of films helping to solidify opinions and beliefs that were being presented in the culture and society that they were made for. For example, the numerous propaganda films shown in Canada and across the world during World War 1 and 2 helped …show more content…
During the age of space exploration, many new types of technology were created and introduced for public usage based on technology used for space exploration related research. These types of technology include artificial limbs, anti-icing systems for planes, firefighter gear, enriched baby food, and portable cordless vacuums4. These forms of technology became popular due to how useful they were and became essential parts of people's lives across the world. Another way that space exploration influenced social change was is how it created unity amongst the world. Events such as the moon landing in 1969, the first American women astronaut by the name of Sally Ride being launched into space in 1981, or even the tragic event that happened in 1986 where Challenger burned up and killed all crew members on board in a mere 73 seconds after lift off inspired the entire world to put aside their differences and unite together in order to fully appreciate the accomplishments and advances in technology and information that had been being made rapidly right before their very eyes5, 6. Space exploration led to many new discoveries about the world around us and outside our reach, and led to the creation of many new forms of technologies that are now essential parts of our lives, thus having a major impact on social change both during the past and in the present. Because of the rapid advances in technology, the significant impacts that it had on social change in Canada and across the world became increasingly evident throughout history and is still even present today. Factors in social change such as motion pictures, television, and space exploration will continue to advance alongside technology, which in turn will result in social change continuing for years to
The result of the Second World War fundamentally changed Canada and its economy started booming. There are many reasons for this change and if you remember, World War I also made a big impact on the development of Canada. However, in the next few paragraphs I will talk about how Canada gained much more respect and autonomy from the Second World War than ever before and also the change from a country into an industrialized nation.
The economic progress Canada made after the war lead to the growth of the country. New industries emerged from innovations of products like automobiles, radios, television, digital computers and electric typewriters (Aitken et al., 315). Canadians quickly adapted back to the “buy now, pay later” strategy rather than careful budgeting during the Great Depression (Liverant). Almost everything that Canadians did was influenced from new inventions; television was the most influential. Canadians conversations, humour, and lifestyle were influenced from television (Aitken et al., 315). Trade relations between the United States and Canada had become more efficient due to the St. Lawrence Seaway. The mass development of the St. Lawrence Seaway, in 1954, was to provide a large wate...
Space travel began in the 1960s with sending humans on single missions into space. Rockets launched into the air and just the tip would land in the ocean after parachuting back to Earth ("Space Shuttle Program," par. 4). The focus of space exploration changed during the 1980s; shifting from the desire for human space flight to the desire to create a reusable spacecraft. Originally called Space Transportation System (STS), NASA created the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) (Heiney, par. 1-2). It wanted a shuttle that was more economical because it could be launched, landed and relaunched and could gather better information. The 1980s began a new era in space exploration and had one the biggest tragedies in the history of space travel.
Canada is a country that has overcome countless difficult hurdles and challenges throughout its journey to becoming the nation it is today. Nonetheless, the historical journey was not entirely negative, rather, there were some very memorable experiences during the 1900s in specific; one of them being the Roaring 20s, in which countries’ economies boomed, and people were now able to afford items they normally would not be able to. This caused a period of innovators, with the consumers demanding new products to replace various tasks or bring upon something unheard of; this was their time. Furthermore, large amounts of money being earned made receiving funds much easier for researchers, and results were achieved at a much quicker rate. The 1920s was a prosperous decade filled with successful innovations that transformed history for the better. Out of all of the inventions in the Roaring 20s, the most significant three are insulin, automobiles, and the radio.
Without a doubt, the 1920s were a period of great change and a source of pride for millions of Canadians all over Canada. The aftermath of World War I had lead Canada to develop a national identity rather than a colony of Britain, expand its economy to a greater extent, and revolutionize its technology.1 Of the countless Canadian innovations in the “roaring twenties”, the three most significant changes are the medical advances, the telephone, and the Model T car.
We see this with the invention of the low-cost Model T, flappers redefining. womanhood, silent movies and fluctuating politics. The 1920s brought much change and with it Canada experienced the revolution of changing politics and new ideologies, it was a necessary wave. of rebellious liberation and shifting views, a change fundamental to the future. These years for Canadians are frustrating, wonderful, and hard.
One of the most significant changes was economic development. The war had changed Canada’s economy greatly both during and after the war. After the war, Canada transitioned from a war based production economy, to a peacetime supply and demand economy. New jobs were created in different sectors of the economy. As R.B Bennett said in a speech “By any economic test you may employ, Canada is more prosperous today than it was two years ago...” (Bennett, Richard Bedford, 1870-1947) Canada’s manufacturing industry had grown which allowed it to become a leader in industries such as automotive manufacturing and chemical processing. Besides manufacturing, many other sectors of the economy gained success. For example, the production of newsprint became Canada’s largest industry after agriculture. Moreover, the Prairie Provinces enjoyed huge success with wheat. New mining discovers were also made in the 1920’s. By 1929, Canada was producing almost 80 percent of the world’s supply of nickel. Furthermore, the 1947 discovery of oil in Alberta made Canada a petroleum superpower. The growth of manufacturing changed the global perspective on Canada and gave Canadians a significant
The 1960’s were full of questions, and one of the biggest questions the world was pondering about was regarding the Space Race: was the USA going to beat their communist enemy, the Soviet Union? The Space Race was a series of events that helped to symbolize and determine in the worlds’ eyes which form of government was better, communism (Soviets) or democracy (United States)? In the beginning of the race, the Soviets had the lead, and it was not looking good for America. Then the United States picked up the pace and spent well over eight billion dollars funding the space studies. This period of time made many scientists and astronauts heroes in the eyes of Americans. The Space Race was a combination of determination, intelligence, space projects, and American pride, all used to reach our exploration goals and surpass the Soviets.
In conclusion Canadian technological advances had made a dramatic impact to humanity, in the fields of medical treatment, transportation, and technology. Therefore have lead to many new breakthroughs, as well as increases convenience in Canadian lives and the world. Insulin a medical breakthrough in the early 1920s had given diabetics a chance to live a healthy normal life without diabetes gradually killing them. The snowmobile has ended isolation of rural communities as well as a means of transportation over snow in the late 1930s. Goalie mask has protected goaltenders from serious head or facial injuries, as well as lead to the birth of safer hockey. Canada has contributed many inventions to the world, and Canadians should feel proud for all of the spectacular inventions are great nation has done to advance global living.
This was no easy task considering no one knew exactly the effects of zero gravity and complete vacuum on the human body and there was no precedent information in regards of this field. Space travel necessities eventually became inventions that have been implemented on society. From medicine to consumer product and public safety, many projects developed by NASA and other space agencies across the world have addressed issues here on earth. The funding of research have produced patents that would eventually lead to become consumer products and utilities that affect a various number of fields. NASA has published inside their government website, a website named NASA Spinoff which contains a number of inventions and they highlight how “space pervades our lives, invisible yet critical to so many aspects of our daily activities and well-being” (NASA Technologies Benefit Our
Carl Sagan once said “every planetary civilization will be endangered by impacts from space, every surviving civilization is obliged to become spacefaring—not because of exploratory or romantic zeal, but for the most practical reason imaginable: staying alive. If our long-term survival is at stake, we have a basic responsibility to our species to venture to other worlds.” The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, is executing Sagan’s words every day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower created NASA in 1958 with the purpose of peaceful rather than military space exploration and research to contribute to society. Just 11 years after the creation, NASA put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon, the first humans to accomplish this feat.
One example of a positive effect socially was a new step in the evolution of entertainment. Cities created recreation parks, amusement parks, theaters, cafes, and even dancehalls for people to come together, even bars were created, but women were excluded from them. Newspapers and novels contributed to popular culture because they allowed people to share stories and knowledge about things such as special events. Moving pictures, also known as curiosities, were short clips with no sound nor story. These were appealing to the working class because it was cheap entertainment never seen before. This example shows the social effects of the Industrial Revolution were positive because people’s lives became full of different activities to choose from to spend time with their families with and not just be at work all day. Another example of a positive effect socially was the invention of the telephone, followed by the invention of the lightbulb just 3 years later. Alexander graham Bell’s invention of the telephone in 1876 made it easier for people to communicate while at different locations without having to wait for the other person’s reply days, maybe even weeks later. 3 years later in 1879, The lightbulb was invented and introduced to the public by Thomas Edison. This provided people with a new source of lighting. This example shows
In the past 100 years, we have made much advancement in all areas of society. The way people live has changed drastically just in the past century. Technology in particular has advanced more in these last 100 years then all previous time combined. For example, because of the research done by many innovative and dedicated individuals such as the Wright Brothers who were the first to sustain flight in a powered airplane, we are able to fly all over the world in a matter of hours in jet propelled pressurized aircraft. One hundred years ago, the thought of man flying in a machine was insane. The Wright Brothers helped to realize the dream of manned flight. Many years later, after the idea of manned flight becoming a reality, space exploration was the next step. In 1969, many people did not believe what happened. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. They posted an American flag, explored, collected space rocks and came back home. Many Americans did not believe that the technology existed to go that far. Today, several missions a year are launched using manned space shuttles that can be flown back to earth like gliders and reused on future space missions.
Space exploration is known to create an intellectual understanding of our Earth and has become and influence to us in comprehending our solar system. Throughout history, many people have studied the view of our universe from Earth, but now we can rely on technology and discover other galaxies and planets. As space explorations become more advanced, it began to teach people about our universe and attract many people to work at NASA. From our nation's space explor...
The modern day space environment is no longer a mystery to humans. Yuri Gagarin of Russia was the first person to experience space adventure in 1961. Since then, technological advances have enabled space exploration, with new discoveries being made from time to time. Scientists have significantly contributed to the development of space tourism. Noteworthy inventions by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have transformed human life through increasing accessibility to space. The agency has made it possible for astronauts to go to the moon and also to walk around planet Mars with robotic automobiles. The invention of the tri-axis control design has had a significant influence on modern space explorations, helping astronauts to effectively focus their satellites on the target. This has been important in increasing efficiency and precision in astronomical discoveries (Birchard, 2003).