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When you are conducting research participant behavior is a key factor. Interviews, and good notes will help you write out your progress and reason for conducting the research in the first place. There are historical methods of research, comparative methods of research and content analysis that must be followed.
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thinking like a sociologist......keep an open mind and forget the norms while you keep in mind the norms.
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module 10 social movements Women have been fighting for equality since the equal rights ammendment was first proposed in 1932 by Alice Park. "There are four main types of social movements: Alterative, redemptive, reformative and revolutionary. They are distinguished by the people whose behavior they seek to change ad the extent of societal change they hope to achieve." (p699) An example of an alterative social movement would be MADD, or SADD, where the group focuses on ending drunk driving and making people aware of the negative effects it has. NOYS or the National Organizations for Youth Safety target youth safety. They want to spread the word and all come together for the same mission: to make people aware. A redemptive social movement is usually a religious one. Missionaries work to convert people into christian servants of God. You can also have a rehab where social workers are there to help with ending addiction and have rules, time frames, and chores that need to be completed in a timely manner. Reformative social movements are small groups that are not asking for new systems just change in the approach. Helping the environment by car pooling, or starting a local recycling area for the community to use and even gardening are ways to produce reformative movements.Two of the most well known social movements include the Tea Party movement and the Occupy Wall Street movement some say that they are considered Revolutionary social movements. (p703) These social movements have three stages they follow typically. Emergence, coalescence, and routinization. Connely, D. (2017) You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. New York: W.W. Norton.
“Globalization is beautiful sometimes” Stockholm, 2015 by Ninni Andersson
module 7 Globalization and the economy Globalization has given the United States of America the ability to access anything its needs all around the globe at the touch of a button. Technology has influenced the trading and selling of goods internationally. For thousands of years people have been trading globally. Tea, silk, food, animals and even people have all been items that have been globally shipped for import or export. Globalization has been a blessing for under developed countries who can now take advantage of the trade market. Multi-National corporations benefit from globalization as well as economic gain. "Corporations are the institutions that structure economic life in every corner of the planet, displacing the roles of powerful former ruling institutions such as monarchies,religions, and perhaps even governments." (p557) Let's say a company has to pay our american blue collar workers lets say $15. an hour for labor and follow laws and regulations, or they can move the company to a developing country and pay workers $2. an hour and have minimal laws and regulations, what do you think they are going to choose? This offshoring harms our country. We are taking jobs away from thousands of workers who will find themselves unemployeed and unable to support thier families. This will cause problems economically for us and can potentially lead to higher crime rates. Globalization stands for free trade which encourages global economic improvement and will help to lower prices for consumers and create more employment for the working class. Socially we are more aware of people who live in other parts of the world because of media, and also items we are familiar with due to technology and the free trade. Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinkinglike a sociologist. New York: W.W. Norton.
To create a new, unique style, you must have the willingness to break norms and standards.
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module 5 Deviance In sociology, deviance describes an action or behavior that violates social norms, including a formally enacted rule, (crime) as well as informal violations of social norms, according to wikipedia. Whenever we have disapproval for an act thats criminal or noncriminal we are pretty much aware that we are doing something wrong. "Without a collective conscience- a set of common assumptions about how the world works--there would be no sense of moral unity, and society would quickly dissolve into chaos." (p190) Usually when a crime is committed the person is faced with punishment. Most criminals and drug addicts see rehabilitation also as a form of punishment.don't think that they have commited a crime, or have done anything wrong. If someone is stealing food to feed thier children because they can't find a job due to lack of education is it fair to just punish that person? Or would it be better for that individual and thier family and society to rehabilitate that person and give them the chance to get a GED so they will be able to find work with enough pay to provide. Does deviance prove the strain theory correct, that it doesn't give poverty stricken families living in lower class societies chances to achive socially acceptable goals? So they become criminals, and innovators to get what they want, even though they will have consequences that can result in inprisonment. They are breaking what is socially acceptable. Murdering someone isn't okay to do, unless it is in combat, or self defense. I guess there is a fine line between right and wrong sometimes. Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. New York: W.W. Norton.
Module 8 Gender Through socialization and personality development, a child acquires a gendered identity that, in most cases, reproduces the attitudes, values, and actions that his or her social milieu deems suitable for a boy or girl. (p284) There are usually things that people do that label them to be more masculine ( having qualities or appearance associated with men, especially strength and aggressivness) or feminine (having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness) according to google dictionary. Men often feel like they are to tough to cry, or admit weakness. Some men refuse to stop and ask for directions or refuse to apologize. Women often feel like they are not as strong or dominating as men. That people won't see them as authoritative or leaders. This is a gender issue that we have faced for centuries. Gender roles used to be what makes a man a man and what makes a woman a woman but now these roles are filled often times by both male and female. "According to Parson's sex role theory, the nuclear family is the ideal arrangement in modern societies because it fulfills the function of reproducing workers" (p289) Now in modern society it's not unusual for some men to stay at home and take care of the kids while the wife is off working and making money to support the family. Does this erase the root of patriarchy? Socialization with babies reflects gender roles as well by dressing girls in pink and saying how pretty they are, while dressing boys in blue and saying how strong they are. Gender in some cultures depends on what hobbies, habits and tendencies a child has before they classify them as boy or girl. In society today we are acknowledging gender identity and how it doesn't always match their biology as WebMD states. Today we also have the LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community to help with people who are not sure of thier gender or where they fit in. Gender for some is not as simple as just stating if you are male or female. Some places have harsh penalties and restrictions against gender. Some genders are discriminated against when it comes to education, employment, and voting laws. Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. New York: W.W. Norton.
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Module 4. Socialization One of my favorite things to do is: sit around with my friends and family and socialize. We can sit at home, out at a local bar, or even go for a walk, while we talk and enjoy each others company. Groups of friends, family members, coworkers, and even strangers meeting for the first time practice socialization. Craig Calhoun states that socialization is " the process through which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a society and learn to function as its members" in the Dictionary of the Social Sciences, (2002, p.47) When a child begins school this is usually the prime location for socialization. (p114) Before this time your only source of socialization is family. When you learn to raise your hand before speaking, sharing, and learning become great tools to begin socialization as children go to school. Lunch time and recess usually display the most socializing as the child has free time. Peer pressure will play a role in choices and decision making around this time. We know what is expected and what needs to be done. We have now become internalized! So we all have our own individual agency and can decide how to act/function in society. Usually this draws us to others with the same behaviors and patterns. Sometimes resocialization is a process that is necessary, maybe you are relocating, or signed up for a branch of military. A new way of socialization will have to be learned. When we think of friendship most likely different friends have different roles in the relationship. One friend may be bold, out going and confident, while another friend may be reserved, shy, and quiet. One friend may have more education or a job in a field you need assistance with. Everyone has a role! A student doesn't go in front of the class and teach, just as a doctor doesn't enforce the law the way a police officer would. "Socialization is necessary for people to function in society" (p115) We are easily judged by others, so when something happens that violates a social norm it shocks people and can lead to a negative image of that person. People who are drug addicts are not usually trusted with jobs dealing with medications and criminals are not usually trusted at jobs dealing with money. Socialization for some can be a challenge in the modern world. Culture, religion and social class can affect socialization. So next time you are out with the girls celebrating and chit chatting is it okay to be loud, silly, and toast to things like friendship and bad habits? When it comes to friends are there norms? Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. New York: W.W.Norton.
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Module 9 Race The movie 'Aladdin' by Disney has been a family hit for over a decade now. The story takes place in the Middle Eastern fictional city of Agrabah. Where an orphan boy named Aladdin steals food from a market where he meets a young princess named Jasmine. He falls in love with Jasmine, finds a magic lamp with a genie, uses a wish to become a prince so he can marry the princess, and so on and so on...Ok so now another Aladdin movie comes out and instead of casting middle eastern actors this image shows an american actress who will portray an Arabian/Muslim princess. Why? Is it because Americans will be less likely to see a movie with Muslim actors due to the devestation from 9/11. Muslims in America are subjects to racialization and often are referred to as terrorists and bombers. "There is no doubt that there exsists genetic variation that corresponds to the general geographic origins of what we call race" (p332) When we watched the video of the children who picked the white baby doll over the black baby doll, you notice how race impacts children and the way they play, learn, and think at such a young age. Institutional racism in schools and places of business, even neighnorhoods with higher property values segregates families. More african americans and latinos are middle and lower class, as more white families are higher class. Racism is everywhere you look. The grocery store uses supply and demand according to what items are being used more in specific locations. Race played a part in the election of President Obama. There were Americans who did not want an African American president. There were racist jokes and memes made, and even media took to lightening the situation and using African American celebrities to promote voting for the first black president. Racism leads to conflict and segregation I believe. Franz Boas thought race was more so a biological concept and that human behavior can be understood through the typology of biological characteristics. The Emancipation Proclamation and the civil rights movement wanted equality for all races and changed the lives of people all over the country. Race affects education, criminal proceedings and laws, voting rights, employment, immigration, and even citizenship. Together we can end racism. Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. New York: W.W. Norton. Gossett, Thomas (1997) [1963]. Race: The History of an Idea in America. New York, Oxford: oxford university press. p.418.
The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all the people.
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Module 6. Social Class We live in a world where people judge you, classify you and even segregate you due to social class. When you don't want to drive through the "bad part" of town, or when you exclude people from establishments (country clubs, committees and boards, schools and or employment) due to wealth or social class you are discriminating against a whole society of individuals that are stuck usually in a cycle of poverty. When we look at The Lower Class we associate it with poverty, unemployment, homelessness, drugs and violence. Most of these individuals have little education, no medical insurance, and debt. Welfare mothers who have more babies and abuse the system with partners who are able to work but decide to sell drugs or become criminals. This is more so a lifestyle than a stereotype anymore these days. The working class is usually made of manual labor, minimal education, and underpaid people that dont have much opportunity for college or employment advancement. Maybe a waitress or cashier, a handyman, or plumber. The Middle class is more "white collar" workers. Managers, teachers, small business owners, that have money to be financially stable in a middle bracket. The upper class holds the most wealth and has more opportunities than any other class. They have high society families, investments, property ownership, lavish lifestyles with minimal work in some cases. They live in nice private neighborhoods, belong to exclusive groups socially, politically and financially, and have better education with more social involvement globally. "The poor are, ironically, often said to resemble the rich in being more oriented toward the present and therefore less worried about the future than their middle-class and working-class counterparts."(p261) The upper class has the most money invested politically and internationally then any other class. Politically they hold some power in elections that contribute to the laws and regulations of communitites and states. It's not usually the lower class that runs in elections or makes hefty campaign donations. There are more educational resources available to provide better employment options. Children and young adults are able to make connections with other peers and places in the same class as them and rarely branch out into other social classes. Conley, D. (2017).You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction To Thinking Like A Sociologist. Fourth Edition New York: W.W. Norton
Today in Hip Hop History:
Ol’ Dirty Bastard released his debut album Return to the 36 Chambers March 28, 1995
Module 3. Culture Okay, so this is a picture of Russell Tyrone Jones, who is commonly known as "Ol Dirty Bastard" from the hip-hop supergroup the Wu-Tang Clan. Rap music will always be a cultural/racist topic that some look at to promote drugs and violence. So when Dirty decided to put a copy of his public assistance/welfare card, as his album cover, he was declaring that even someone who is now internationally known and financially stable, needed to use the government food stamp program at a time in his life in order to survive. "He was the product of a neighborhood where the kids grew up on welfare."(p70) When Dirty showed the world that he was on government assistance he wasn't bragging about abusing the system, considering he had a $45,000 advancement on his album sales and Wutang album sales money, he was starting a movement. He was showing you that even growing up in poverty, you CAN break that cycle. The equality of opportunity was there for the taking! He grew up poor, in a lower class society where most families were on assistance and were brought up with institutional racism due to class. Luckily, he had begun a rap career and had more social mobility. He could branch out and follow his dreams, and get his family out of government assistance. See, Dirty was of African American and Native American decent, he felt that his people have never been treated fairly and will always face discrimination. On a live MTV interview on MTV news, Dirty looked into the camera and said "You know how hard it is for people to live without nothin'?" (p When you grow up in a society where social integration for most men is either street crime, drugs, incarceration, or death, you want to show your community of people who are still subjected to this labeling theory that they can overcome this too. In 2002, 16.6% of black men were current or former prisoners. (p224) Not only did Dirty create a movement by using the reflection theory to promote his "street life" but also the media to increase his album sales. People respected him and were more likely to buy his records now because they too felt like they could achieve that same wealth and respect that Dirty (and other rappers, Jay-Z, Biggie, Too Short) had gained. Racism/cultural segregation/discrimination will always have a role in daily life if we allow it to. Bob Marley believed that people could come together with music and forget the problems and differences that separate us. The thought of equality is beautiful and we can make it happen!!!! Conley, D. (2017). You may ask yourself: an introduction to thinking like a sociologist. p.224. New Yourk: W.W. Norton. Monk, B. (2015). The Dirty Version On Stage, in the Studio, and in the Streets With Ol Dirty Bastard. p.70, 74. Dey Street Books.
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Advice for Future Student:
First piece of advice is to make sure you get a calender and write due dates for all assignments somewhere where you can see them everyday. It is so easy to get side-tracked and forget about an assignment. I also suggest taking notes during any video lectures or clips, it helps during discussions and for quizzes. Find a nice, organized spot that will allow you to only focus on school, its very easy to get distracted. Taking this class was amazing!! Its easy following the cirriculum, Dr. J does a good job explaining instructions and expectations required for the course. If you feel lost or confused, its okay, everyone will be at some point, so reach out to classmates and ask for help. Because as it turns out this is actually fun. If you are willing to learn and keep an open mind, the possibilities are endless! Be confident and apply yourself. Good Luck!
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Reflection:
Taking sociology at HACC has opened my mind up to the world in a whole new way. I have learned that there is more to people, society, and culture than i ever imagined. We get wrapped up in every day routines and obligations that we forget how similar we all are. As a society we face problems that need easy quick solutions that keep the best interest of its people in mind. When we have religion, education, government and family (just to mention a few) all as contributing factors for a functional society, you have a recipe for socialization, culture, and achieving goals as a community. One part of the course I enjoyed learning about was the educational resources that are available to different communities based on income and property ownership and value. Middle Class families may not have the financial ability to send their children to private ellite schools but they still deserve the same resources for education.
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