Technological advancement and its impact on the traditional way of life in the Rural farming society: South Eastern region of Sri Lanka

Abstract

All through time, technological and scientific advancements have always had an impact on society and its member’s way of life. This study gives an attention to explain the impacts of technological advancements which are used in farming on the rural farming society. As a constructive impact, the technological advancement enables the poor farming society to get an education and transform their way of life. And the farming manufacturers also have some benefits from this technological advancement, for instant: easiness, low cost and the short period of timing for doing their works. Unemployment, loss of social customs traditionally celebrated in the harvesting season and poor people’s collecting spilled paddy in the paddy are also identified as the harmful impacts of these technological advancements.