Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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, in the modern era, some
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believe that dependency between
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has increased, whereas
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believe that
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have grown to be more independent. One reason that
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think we are more dependent on each other is because of our reliance on
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to provide a positive image of ourselves.
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are bombarded these days with pictures of beautiful models and
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who seem to have perfect
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. Many
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feel the need to go on social media,
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as Facebook and Instagram, in order to post pictures and they need
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to get as many ‘likes’ as possible.
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, because of the hectic and busy
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some families lead, it is argued they are dependent on
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to support them,
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grandparents helping to take care of their grandchildren because the parents don't have time.
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, despite
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, overall I believe that
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are generally more independent.
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can be seen in the way that so many
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live away from their families and lead their own
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.
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, families used to live nearby to each other, but nowadays
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often reside in different cities
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their parents and siblings or in other countries, seeing each other only rarely in some cases. Not only
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,
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prefer more privacy than in the past and do not require help from
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, seen in the way that neighbours these days often do not know each other or interact at all. In conclusion,
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in certain ways
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are more dependent, it is generally the case that
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now live more independent
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. Only over time will it be revealed
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whether
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is a positive or negative development for society.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • interdependence
  • globalization
  • technological advancements
  • collective action
  • digital evolution
  • minimal reliance
  • direct interaction
  • empowered
  • access to technology
  • societal expectations
  • personal choice
  • leverage
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