‘History has no value in present-day society’
History has a very direct impact on who we are and it answers the basic question of why we are the way we are. In all cases, understanding History is the essential knowledge of being human.
People have different opinions about the value of learning history. Some of them feel it is entirely a waste of time, while others think that it is utterly necessary to know about the past events that took place in our world. From my point of view, though it takes a lot of time to learn history it also gives us not only an insight into our culture and tradition but also a sense of identity,
Nowadays, learning history might not look that attractive. It enforces us to remember names, dates and facts which have very little use in our everyday life. Clearly, it makes more sense to focus on science and technology which are more relevant in today’s world. Furthermore, each historical event can be seen from various aspects and interpreted in many different ways. This is also diminishing the significance of history as a subject of learning.
Contrasting that, learning history casts light on how our own culture and tradition have evolved over the ages. Not only does it highlight our culture but it also gives us a sense of belonging that helps to unite us. History also evokes us of some tragic situations like the Holocaust and Racial Discrimination (Apartheid). It is relevant for people to remember these events in order to acknowledge the memories of the victims and also to guarantee that they never repeat again.
In conclusion, not all parts of history are of use to people on a day-to-day basis. However, studying history is important to identify how we reached where we are today. History, after all, is the story of humanity and as such, cannot be ignored.
This is a really good topic to discuss, and I do agree that history classes nowadays forces us to memorise dates, names, and places which makes it really boring for us students. For me though, the history of wars that fought for our freedom is one of my favourites. However, in your own thoughts and opinion, how can we make history for students fun and engaging?
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great question that I think is really engaging. Mr Aitken has allowed me to do this as my next topic or writing. :)
DeleteNicely said, Kashaye. I think you have made some really good points from both perspectives on this argument. You've drawn attention to the focus on names and dates which can end up being quite boring. The true beauty of history lies in the human stories that are wrapped around these names, dates, and events. Sometimes it is easy to forget that it was real human beings with real human experiences who went through these times. When you start looking deeply into almost any historical area, you find a treasure trove of all the things we love about our favourite books/movies/TV shows: love, war, betrayal, violence, adventure, tragedy, drama. From these things, as you mentioned, we can learn all sorts of things about ourselves and our journey to where we are today.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good writing piece you have made kashaye I love the point and your opinion I agree with your statements to
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