evolution of the western culture

The evolution of the Western culture
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The progression
The unprecedented fall of the French Napoleon rule that was dictatorial instituted the 19th century European power era. Russia, Great Britain, Germany, and Austria allied to form the quadruple alliance, which limited France’s borders thus minimizing its influence over the west. The post Napoleon time saw to the conservatism political ideal (by Clemens von Metternich) which dismissed the revolutionary span for offering too much power to the people. Later, the liberalism period saw to the successful conquests and revolutions that accelerated the independence of states like Greece, Belgium, and South America. This minimized cultural ties on leading dynasties thus posing a threat to their survival. The 1820’s introduced the republicanism that ‘sought to reinvigorate lower classes with universal enfranchisement and equity’ (Michigan, 1997, p.45). The Laissez Faire doctrine of leadership replaced overarching government bodies and abolished restrictions in enterprises. Nationalism era proceeded and encouraged national image change through the reverence of glorified figures like Charles Darwin and Shakespeare. By the 1860’s, countries like the US had embraced socialism which paved way for centralized oversight and positive identity. Countries relied on either the romanticism or the classism classification of culture where the former adopted emotional push while the latter comprehended industrialization.

The impact of changing urban centre
Economic
Industrial workers
Industrialization in the west encouraged tremendous improvements and shifts in the cities. For instance, New York City, which was once only an agricultural depot, sprawled with cheap laborers who worked in the factories, which by then, dominated the economy. They lived near the factories seeing as there were no public means of commutation.
Sanitation scare
By the mid 19th century, the inhabitants flooded the metropolis and soon overwhelmed them, outnumbered the living establishments. The housing situation became a nightmare seeing as it was not government sanctioned thus lacking merit. It was no surprising that people ended up sharing bedrooms and other sanitary amenities. Sewages and solid wastes spilled thus attracting dreadful illnesses like cholera and other communicable diseases.
Political
Improved infrastructure
Paris, under the governance of Napoleon III, spearheaded the urban planning initiative and the other major western cities followed suit. This brought along intercity railroads, electric city cars, renewed road layouts and networks, as well as modern housing projects.
Social roles and opportunity
Marriages and courtships became crucial in the advancement of families. Parents set expectations for their children as such were the basis of morality. The groups merited respect based on the work, gender, social stature, and the gender of a person. For instance, women who practiced prostitution would suffer blatant public humiliation. Conclusively, they practiced patriarchy and ensured that men gained dominance over the females. On the other hand, leisure activities and travels became noteworthy owing to the establishment of recreational facilities. People had an opportunity to pursue university education and indulge in researches. Resources became diverse and both men and women gained prominence in the fields of science, art, and philosophy (Woods & Canizares, 2012).
References
BIBLIOGRAPHY l 1033 Michigan, J. A. (1997). Revive us again: The Reawakening of American Findamentalism. New York: Oxford University Press.
Woods, T. E., & Canizares, A. (2012). How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization. Washington, D.C: Regnery History.