Does civilization make a person better or worse?

Civilization, in my opinion, can influence a person negatively or positively. Certain negative aspects of our society such as war, segregation, and poverty bring out the worst in people many a time. Alternatively, positive aspects of our society such as, education, health care, and family can shape a person in a positive manner. Also, each individual has the option to choose the good or bad path in a society. Any of the aforementioned characteristics of a society can be driven in either direction. For instance, war, bringing out the worst in many, can also spark positive protests against the fighting. Therefore the good in people can triumph over major negative influences in civilizations.