Some people believe that women are unable to be both successful in their field and manage to be good mothers at the same time. Specifically in the medical field, it is thought that in order for a woman to gain a dominant position, they must completely devote themselves to their work and give up all unrelated activities. Dr. Maria Griffiths is an example of a woman who has completely shattered this belief. She has found great success in her career while still raising a family and being involved in a number of other activities she is passionate about. Dr. Griffiths is a board certified pediatric anesthesiologist that specializes in pain management. At work she is entrusted with her patients' lives as she administers anesthetic and is responsible for monitoring the their wellbeing throughout the surgery. Dr. Griffiths has worked hard to obtain a prestigious position in the medical field, and continues to work hard to be a dynamic community member and a devoted mother to her four children.
Within the last few years, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram have attracted more than two billion users worldwide. Besides these major networks, thousands of other social media sites have been created. This “social media takeover” has provided us with more than just an easier way to communicate. Social media facilitates the spread of breaking news, gives people the opportunity to collaborate and swap ideas, and allows its users to connect with new people from all over the world. However, these new technologies and new ways to connect have changed our society in ways that no one could have anticipated. The advancements in social networking technology have created a number of problems for its users, the biggest being most users’ obsession with continually checking their social media sites. This social media “addiction” has negatively impacted user’s productivity resulting in a decrease in professional and intellectual wellbeing.
When cell phones were first invented, their singular purpose was to allow verbal communication between two people. Now, it is more fitting to classify cell phones as “mobile devices,” rather than telephones, because of their major use as multimedia tools. Over the years, cell phones have acquired a number of additional features, including text messaging, pictures, videos, e-mail, games, movies, and even mobile banking, all of which can be accessed remotely. With essentially everything we need available to us on our handheld devices, our society has become obsessed with continuously looking down at our phones. Constant cell phone use can lead to not being “present” for important moments, disconnection in our personal relationships, and even impact our safety. Therefore it is essential that, from time to time, we put down our cell phones so that we can get the most out of all our experiences and relations with others.
Within the last few years, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram have attracted more than two billion users worldwide. Besides these major networks, thousands of other social media sites have been created. This “social media takeover” has provided us with more than just an easier way to communicate. Social media facilitates the spread of breaking news, gives people the opportunity to collaborate and swap ideas, and allows its users to connect with new people from all over the world. However, these new technologies and new ways to connect have changed our society in ways that no one could have anticipated. The advancements in social networking technology have created a number of problems as well as made some preexisting societal issues more widespread. Social media has created a platform for cyberbullying and also has negatively impacted its user’s productivity resulting in a decrease in emotional, professional, and intellectual wellbeing.
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AuthorMy name is Jordan Lamb and I am a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati Archives
November 2015
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