Write a short note on "Social consequences of science and technology".

Science has promoted rationalisation and promoted secularism. The spirit of logic questioned authority of Pope as the west became scientifically advanced.

Technology has increased social mobility. People gain better employment, education at the click of a button.

Science and Technology has enabled better usage of demographic dividend. The young can be skilled and educated for greater economic growth.

It has promoted gender equality as women become equally skilled and contribute to workforce.

The World Economic Forum credits technology for creating an enabling environment for the minorities.

It has diffused role of middlemen and enhanced transparency. The National Agriculture market provides access to nation-wide market for farmers.

Advanced technology has reduced corruption. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of subsidy has reduced pilferage.

Technology has promoted greater economic equity. Owing to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) higher education can be availed for free.

It has also promoted greater ideals of democracy through people's participation. Twitter SEVA and My Gov. In are portals where citizenry voices its grievances and pleasures alike.

However, it has also increased threat to social fabric. Cyber crimes like espionage, child pornography and cyber bullying cause damage to selected section of society.

Marxists further feel advancement in technology as cause for greater labour exploitation due to increased working hours.

Religious fundamentalism is seen as a by-product of process of secularism promoted by technological advancement.