Robert putnam and others have expressed concern about how social and technological developments in the last few decades have weakened peoples social ties with one another. identify the consequences of this weakening.

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Ciara Melton

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4 April, 11:27

Robert putnam and others have expressed concern about how social and technological developments in the last few decades have weakened peoples social ties with one another. identify the consequences of this weakening.

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Ayla Burns · Answer 1

The main consequence was the deconstruction of society. For Putnam, in order to have a fully functioning society, it is necessary to have social interaction. If you don't then you will alienate yourself and if everyone does that then a valid society can't be built and the society could crumble.