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?

It is widely believed that old customs are only related to history while modernization is considered to be seen in the upcoming time. Some people assume that traditions hinder the development of our society, since our old culture and customs must be put aside. I strongly agree with

this

idea and I

also

believe that traditions no longer play an essential role in different facets of life like they used to do.

To begin

with, the majority of people get a conservative mindset, which causes two main detrimental effects to our society. The

first

consequence is that people holding old-fashioned thoughts and views result in the collapse of technology.

For example

, according to some restrictions on religious beliefs, organ donation is not allowed, which can eventually ruin the opportunity to cure for chronic diseases to save humankind. The

second

result is when believing in old ideas that are no longer suitable, these people can cause obstacles to the improvement of a modern world.

For instance

, because of obsolete beliefs, women are not allowed to work and roam around freely.

This

cannot lead to gender equality which is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. It is true that cultures and traditions help to create the identity of people, customs make an individual feel special and unique. But nowadays, people can define themselves by their personalities, their achievements... Not by their ancestors.

For example

, Albert Einstein made his name for being a theoretical physicist, not because of Germany cultural norms In conclusion, because of the demerit of traditions in terms of preventing the progress of technology and gender equality, old beliefs and customs should not play any roles in our life