Won’t you wonder that despite the advancement in technology and civilization, crime keeps increasing every day? It is quite sickening to see.
Most of the time, I wonder why human life has become so complicated as competition continues to grow daily. Even our school system is not left behind. Right from elementary school, competition begins as people talk about positions and how much they affect students’ promotion to the next class. I understand that ranking students is meant to encourage learning, improvement, and hard work, but it also affects how children see life after leaving school.
The society they meet outside the classroom is quite different from what they experienced within the four walls of the classroom. It often seems as though there is no correlation at all. Outside school, cooperation and teamwork are usually what drive development and progress. Yet, you still hear people say someone is useless simply because they do not understand a particular concept, and such individuals may even be sidelined. Little do we realize that these attitudes also contribute to the frustration and crimes some people eventually commit. We have to understand that people will always find ways to survive, no matter what.
There is a saying that a hungry person will never listen to a sermon, no matter how powerful or inspiring it may be.
Society has created a social ladder and made it increasingly difficult for those at the bottom to move up. In the past, education served as a bridge between the rich and the poor, helping many poor people move into the middle class. Today, however, it often feels as though there are only two classes left, the rich and the poor.
Many people resort to crime simply to put food on their tables. Crime is never an excuse, but people will continue doing whatever they believe is necessary to survive. Unfortunately, the justice system often appears to favor the wealthy and those who have stolen enough to manipulate the system in their favor.
Things were not always this way. The rate at which crime has become a part of daily life is alarming. I remember when I was in primary school; you could walk several kilometers without the fear of being kidnapped or harmed. Today, however, the situation has become so bad that even traveling is something many people think twice about before embarking on.
If you are asked about the cause of crime, many people will immediately point to poverty. But what causes poverty? In my opinion, civilization and technological advancement have also added fuel to the fire. People now have endless examples of luxury and wealth displayed before them. You see people wanting the latest phones, mansions, expensive cars, and other symbols of success. As a result, many are willing to do almost anything to acquire these things.
Another issue is that some people who possess wealth do not like associating with those who are less fortunate. The reason is not far-fetched. Many people want to distance themselves from poverty because they see it as something that could somehow affect them negatively.
We need to develop a system that values human beings without subjecting them to unnecessary hardship. One of the reasons I admire many developed nations is that they provide support for people who are unemployed. Such measures can help reduce crime, at least to the barest minimum. While no system is perfect, a functional and inclusive system can significantly reduce crime and create a more stable society.
The way I see things, it seems that the world is gradually moving toward moral decline. Many people have become lovers of themselves and no longer possess the courage to speak the truth. It is sad that so many of us find ourselves in this situation, and it has become increasingly difficult to change.
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of our time is not technological advancement itself, but the failure to ensure that progress benefits everyone equally. Until we build societies that value dignity, fairness, and opportunity for all, crime, inequality, and social unrest may continue to grow despite all our achievements.
