Urban life refers to the life of the people living in towns and cities. The advantages and disadvantages of Urban life has been discussed in this article.
Advantages: The advantages of urban life are many.
- There are good roads and well-built houses in urban areas.
- Transport facilities of modern towns and cities are highly developed. We have trams, buses, motorcars for quick and comfortable transport.
- In large towns, there are good chances of getting suitable and pleasant occupations.
- All kinds of physical comforts are within our easy reach. In the heat, of the day we can use the electric fan, cooler, and air-conditioner. At night, we switch on the electric light.
- There are good school and colleges for education.
- There are hospitals and clinics for proper medical treatment of sick people.
- There are clubs, libraries, cinema houses, and theatres for our entertainment and recreation .
- We encounter people of different states and with foreigners. We develop a love for humanity.
- People get the opportunity to make friends with tastes similar to one’s own.
- All prejudices and superstitions soon wear off.
Disadvantages: There are various disadvantages of urban life.
- The towns are overcrowded.
- Many of the streets are dirty and unpleasant due to noise, smoke and dust.
- The density of population is quite high in urban areas. Too many people live and we do not feel easy.
- The rattling sound of buses, motor cars and other vehicles always disturb us.
- There are dangers to health in crowded cities. Smoke and dust fill the air. Hence, urban life is unhealthy for want of fresh food and fresh air.
- In the bigness of the city we lose the common human touch.