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In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research history of one's own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Nowadays, it is becoming common for
people
 across the globe to research the background of their ancestors. In my opinion,
this
 development is caused by several reasons, and it offers benefits
while
also
 having its own drawbacks.
This
 action is possible
due to
 the development of technology which has enabled
people
 to find who their ancestors are.
Furthermore
, the feeling of curiosity pushes
people
 to search about their background because they might want to know where they came from or who they were.
Besides
, since the majority of the population does that, it
further
 encourages others to take part in that trend. On one hand, it is beneficial to learn about someone's
origin
 because, if they know their
origin
, they will know themselves better, and,
thus
, they could possibly find out about the field of work in which they are suitable.
As a result
, it is possible for them to invest their time in nurturing a more focused skill set.
However
, learning about one's
origin
 could cause a dire issue. Knowing their bloodline and
origin
 might
turn
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people
 more inclusive.
For instance
, in several countries, there are groups of
people
 who only want to interact with those from the same race or background, and
this
 action leads to racial issues, which
has
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 happened in major countries. In conclusion, the growth in technology plays a big part in helping us to find out our
origin
, but we need to utilize the information wisely because,
although
 it could boost our capability, it could
also
 endanger us.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Genealogy
  • Heritage
  • Ancestry
  • Lineage
  • Descendants
  • Forebears
  • Pedigree
  • Dynasty
  • Progenitors
  • Ethnicity
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Familial ties
  • Archival records
  • Hereditary
  • Kinship
  • Self-identity
  • Patriarchy/Matriarchy
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