Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People across the world have evolved drastically, should people live the traditional values behind or keep the traditions alive is the question
that is
udoubtedly
without doubt; certainly
undoubtedly
diving people with two different perspectives. Since focusing on
future
Suggestion
the future
will be beneficial for mankind, I completely support the argument which claims to look forward and innovate.
Further in
Accept comma addition
Further, in
this
essay the reason to back the statement and the role of traditional values in our society will be discussed. The
significat
important in effect or meaning
significant
benefit of investing the energy in
future
Suggestion
the future
is that it allows individuals to accumulate more time, and use it on better things.
In other words
, to maintain cultural values people perform certain daily rituals
such
as dressing in a certain way, cooking and many more.
Instead
of these, an individual can either study and gain knowledge, or build a project which has
higher purpose
Suggestion
a higher purpose
. In 2019,
for example
, a study has revealed that 70% of women in India spend a minimum of 2 hours on daily chores that are related to customs. In
this
fast
pacing
Suggestion
paced
pace
world, cultural values should not be given the highest priority. During festivals, people can spend time with their families and share believes, but it is not necessary to carry forward the preaching which does not have
significant impact
Suggestion
a significant impact
. In India,
for instance
, people take a dip in holy water to get rid of sins. Practically,
this
practice does not have any evidence of benefit,
therefore
,
such
traditions should be merely
treaded
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
treated
as leisure activities. In conclusion, though cultural
believes
any cognitive content held as true
beliefs
are passed down through generations, it is not essential that it must be continued. With the change in society which is competitive like never before, one must thrive to reach excellence so that it is possible to survive in upcoming years.
Submitted by rohith.joey on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!
Topic Vocabulary:
  • heritage
  • continuity
  • progress
  • innovative
  • cultures
  • societal advances
  • integration
  • cultural tapestry
  • ideologies
  • reconciled
  • evolved
  • adapted
What to do next:
Look at other essays: