Name: LAIBA ASGHAR

ROLL NO: 70112377

CLASS: DPT-SECTION A
SUBJECT: ENGLISH (COMMUNICATION SKILLS)
SUBMITTED TO: MISS SOBIA NASEEM
 ASSIGNMENT#2

 How Culture of Reading can Bring Changes in Our Society

 Importance of Reading:
Reading is how we discover new things and how we develop a positive self-image.
The ability to read is a vital skill in being able to function in
today's society. Reading is important because it helps to expand the mind and
develops the imagination. Reading is good for people. Reading books in particular.
Time and time again, research has shown that people who read books are better
informed than people who do not and are consequently better able to hold their
own in society. They are more aware of their surroundings and can envisage
themselves more easily in other people’s place. They are more capable of
reflecting on their own conduct and on that of others. Reading helps with building
a good self-image and playing well with others. Learning new concepts,
discovering exciting places and understanding others' perspectives is key to
building a well-rounded self-image.

 Change in Our Society Due to Reading:

The phenomenon known as ‘transport’ (the sensation of being drawn into the
story and becoming part of what is happening) plays a role in this. You are, as it
were, being carried away by the tale. Such ‘transport’ produces a variety of
effects.

 Reading encourages reflection and further thinking, more so than watching

films or gaming, for instance.
 The reader’s capacity for imagination is enhanced. When reading, people
try to imagine how the characters look at the world. As a result, people
develop a better understanding of others and adhere less to prejudices.
 When people are carried away by the story, it helps develop their empathy.
They learn to see things better from other people’s perspectives and care
 more about the well-being of others. This empathic capability also has a
positive effect on their self-image.
 When readers let themselves get entirely absorbed in a narrative, they then
also tend to reflect less critically on the events in that story. This makes them
more susceptible to influences, in both negative and positive ways.

In short, reading leads to contentment in a very direct way: it offers

positive experiences. People read for pleasure. The specific phenomenon of
getting swept away in the narrative also lets reading build up the skills that are
associated with a ‘happier’ life. Relaxation, being able to cope well with emotions
and pressure, higher emotional intelligence and a positive self-image are all
elements that benefit your personal well-being. The skills that people develop or
reinforce because they read benefit the way in which they understand the world
around them and the way in which they themselves contribute to it. In modern
society, this is important for the bonds and connections between people. Getting
to know other worlds, wanting to understand others, wanting encounters and
contacts: these are needed if people are to break free from the echo chambers
and filter bubbles. And participation in society does not start spontaneously
either. The ability to put yourself in the position of others, empathy and a positive
self-image all reduce the barriers to getting up and taking action.