1. The Age That Women Have Babies: How a Gap Divides America
2. Midterm Review - Completing this review is a required assignment. Your answers MUST be HANDWRITTEN to receive credit for the assignment. The following are the terms, theories, and concepts that you will need to know for the mid-term exam on Thursday, Dec. 6th. Answer each question or explain/define each concept: 1. Sociology A. What is sociology (what do sociologists study)? B. What is the ultimate goal of "good sociology"? C. What is social location? What are some of the most important characteristics that influence a person's social location? D. What is does it mean to say that a person or group is marginalized? An example? E. What is society? F. Why is suicide a common focus for sociologists? G. Which "founding father" of sociology is famous for studying suicide? What was his main theory related to suicide? 2. Sociological Imagination A. What does it mean to have a “sociological imagination”? B. Strange in the familiar - explain the concept and provide and example C. General in the particular - explain the concept and provide and example D. Beneath the waterline of visibility - explain the concept and provide and example E. Apply the concepts of the sociological imagination to an issue in American society. For example: obesity, unemployment, gun violence, suicide, etc. 3. Sociological Theories Explain the basics of each of the theories below (A-D). Describe how the theory describes the social world and whether it’s considered a macro or micro theory A. Structural Functionalism B. Conflict Theory C. Symbolic Interactionism theory. D. Looking Glass Self theory. E. What is the difference between micro and macro sociological theories? F. What is a theoretical paradigm? G. Social Group Theories - describe/define the following:
4. Socialization A. Define/explain the sociological concept of socialization. B. What are primary and secondary socialization? C. Agents of Socialization - identify and describe the “big four” agents of socialization. 5. Culture - be able to explain each of the concepts below and provide an accurate example. A. What is culture? B. culture shock C. ethnocentrism D. cultural relativism E. cultural universals F. norms G. mores/taboos H. folkways I. subculture J. counterculture K. sanctions L. material culture M. non-material culture HW: Assignment #11 - Midterm Review
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1. Weddings from around the world
2. Read the following - What do you think? In 1997, Annette Sorensen, 30, an actress from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Exavier Wardlaw, 49, a movie production assistant from Brooklyn, NY, were arrested for leaving their 14-month-old daughter outside a Manhattan restaurant on a chilly day while they ate inside the restaurant. They left the child in her baby carriage on the sidewalk. Many passersby called 911 to alert the police. New York authorities took the child away from her parents and temporarily placed her in foster care. In an ensuing article in the New York Times, one Danish commentator observed that leaving a baby outside of a restaurant is a very common practice in Denmark. The commentator wrote, “Often, Danish parents. . . leave their babies outside. For one thing, Danish baby carriages are enormous. Babies ride high above the world on horse-carriage-size wheels. It’s hard to get such a carriage into a cafe. . . . Besides, Danish cafes are very smoky places.” The commentator continued, “In Denmark, people have an almost religious conviction that fresh air, preferably cold air, is good for children. All Danish babies nap outside, even in freezing weather—tucked warmly under their plump goose-down comforters. . . . In Denmark all children own a sort of polar survival suit that they wear from October to April and they go out every day, even in winter.” A. What would be an ethnocentric interpretation of the parents’ actions? ethnocentrism - Ethnocentrism, in contrast to cultural relativism, is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own culture. B. What would be a culturally relative interpretation of the parents’ actions? cultural relativity - Cultural relativism is the idea that all norms, beliefs, and values are dependent on their cultural context, and should be treated as such. *Different Cultures, Different Approaches to Parenting 3. How does culture influence our daily behavior and social interactions? a. symbols - anything that carries specific meaning that is recognized by people who share a culture. Ex: American flag bald eagle donkey elephant swastika $100 bill diamond ring cross/crucifix b. values - the cultural standards that people use to what's good and bad, what's right and wrong. They serve as the ideals ad guidelines that we live by. Ex: TA's "Four Pillars" Patriotism respect for elders honesty freedom/individuality stability/community c. beliefs - specific ideas about what people think is true in the world. Ex Any religion "survival of the fittest" (Darwinistic) Golden Rule communist/capitalist democrat/republican d. norms - Social norms are the explicit or implicit rules specifying what behaviors are acceptable within a society or group. Ex: eye contact shaking hands/hugging holding the door open Greetings: What's up, How's it going? What's going on? How are you? Asking a woman how old she is. Asking someone how much money they make. e. mores/taboos - norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Mores are often seen as taboos, activities/behaviors that are forbidden by mainstream society. For example, most societies hold the more that adults not engage in sexual relations with children. The taboo would be paedophelia. Mores emphasize morality through right and wrong, and come with heavy consequences if violated. Ex: Incest pre-marital cohabitation or sex prostitution drug use racism f. folkways - norms for more routine or casual interaction. This includes ideas about appropriate greetings and proper dress in different situations. In comparison to the morality of mores, folkways dictate what could be considered either polite or rude behavior. Their violation does not invite any punishment or sanctions, but may come with reprimands or warnings. An example to distinguish the two: a man who does not wear a tie to a formal dinner party may raise eyebrows for violating folkways; were he to arrive wearing only a tie, he would violate cultural mores and invite a more serious response. Ex: dress codes waiting in line raising your hand to speak "civil inattention" personal space g. sanctions - a penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance of social norms, values, etc. Ex: legal: fines/arrest/jail/prison detention/suspension social judgement/isolation romantic rejection employment problems Sex offender registry 4. 5. But not everyone in a society following exactly the same culture. What about groups that are outside of the dominant or common culture? a. subculture - A subculture is a culture shared and actively participated in by a minority of people within a broader culture. Ex: Any ethnic group (Native Americans, Chinese, Hispanics) Religious groups (Jews, LDS/Mormons, Moonies,) Teenagers Vegans Farmers or Cowboys or Coal Miners Tea Party Members Goths, Punks, Geeks, or Trekkers Knights of Columbus or Masons The Amish. What is Rumspringa? The Devil's Playground. b. counterculture - Counterculture is a term describing the values and norms of a cultural group that run counter to those of the social mainstream of the day. Ex: Jihadists or Nation of Islam Fundamentalist Church of LDS (Bigamists) Gangs PETA Ku Klux Klan Militias such as Huteree Hippies Hells Angels Mafia Neo Nazis or Skinheads Soccer Hooligans (GB) HW: Assignment #10 - American Hate Groups Click here for the list of prominent American hate groups For your assigned hate group, compile the following information: A. Name of Hate Group B. Where are they located and when did they start? C. Who they hate and why? D. What do they do (what actions do they take based on their beliefs)? E. Brief biography and quote from a leader or member F. Describe the approximate size of the group? Midterm Review The following are the terms, theories, and concepts that you will need to know for the mid-term exam on Thursday, Dec. 6th. Answer each question or explain/define each concept: 1. Sociology A. What is sociology? What do sociologists study? B. What is the ultimate goal of "good sociology"? C. What is social location? What are some of the most important characteristics that influence a person's social location? D. What is marginalization? An example? E. What is society? F. Why is suicide a common focus for sociologists? G. Which "founding father" of sociology is famous for studying suicide? What was his main theory related to suicide? 2. Sociological Imagination A. What is the sociological imagination? How does it guide the way sociologists look at societal issues/problems? B. Strange in the familiar - explain the concept and provide and example C. General in the particular - explain the concept and provide and example D. Beneath the waterline of visibility - explain the concept and provide and example E. Apply the concepts of the sociological imagination to an issue in American society. For example: obesity, unemployment, gun violence, suicide, etc. 3. Sociological Theories A. Structural Functionalism B. Conflict Theory C. Symbolic Interactionism theory. D. Looking Glass Self theory. E. What is the difference between micro and macro sociological theories? F. What is a theoretical paradigm? G. Social Group Theories
4. Socialization A. Define/explain the sociological concept of socialization. B. What are primary and secondary socialization? C. Agents of Socialization - identify and describe four main "agents of socialization" 5. Culture - be able to explain each of the concepts below and provide an accurate example. A. What is culture? B. culture shock C. ethnocentrism D. Cultural Relativism E. cultural universals F. norms G. mores/taboos H. folkways I. subculture J. counterculture K. sanctions L. material culture M. non-material culture ***Midterm Exam on Thursday Dec. 6 1. A bit more about marriage in the US
A. Are people getting married later, or not at all? B. Why American men are getting less marriageable C. Differences in divorce rates help uncover the causes D. Marriage stats from the BLS.gov
2. What is culture? The set of attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors shared by a group of people, but different for each individual, communicated from one generation to the next. a. cultural universals - A cultural universal is an element, pattern, trait, or institution that is common to all human cultures worldwide. Ex: clothing/jewelry religion music education dancing feasting sport/recreation art/entertainment drug use b. material culture - material culture are the physical pieces of culture (artifacts) that you can see, taste, hear, wear and touch. Ex: fashion, clothes, magazines, newspapers, records, CDs, computer games, food, books, cars, houses and architecture—anything that people make or build. c. nonmaterial culture - Non-material culture includes the behaviors, actions, ideas, norms, values, and beliefs of a society - or the way people think. Ex: concepts such as good and evil, religion, gestures, rites of passage, table manners/eating habits, age of consent/adulthood, beliefs in the common good or individualism, or dating, marriage and mating habits. d. culture shock - Culture shock is the disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to being in a new culture. Ex: tipping advertisements eye contact food/diet differences dating/mating patters beliefs on sex/nudity beliefs of time student-teacher relationships 3. Read the following - What do you think? In 1997, Annette Sorensen, 30, an actress from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Exavier Wardlaw, 49, a movie production assistant from Brooklyn, NY, were arrested for leaving their 14-month-old daughter outside a Manhattan restaurant on a chilly day while they ate inside the restaurant. They left the child in her baby carriage on the sidewalk. Many passersby called 911 to alert the police. New York authorities took the child away from her parents and temporarily placed her in foster care. In an ensuing article in the New York Times, one Danish commentator observed that leaving a baby outside of a restaurant is a very common practice in Denmark. The commentator wrote, “Often, Danish parents. . . leave their babies outside. For one thing, Danish baby carriages are enormous. Babies ride high above the world on horse-carriage-size wheels. It’s hard to get such a carriage into a cafe. . . . Besides, Danish cafes are very smoky places.” The commentator continued, “In Denmark, people have an almost religious conviction that fresh air, preferably cold air, is good for children. All Danish babies nap outside, even in freezing weather—tucked warmly under their plump goose-down comforters. . . . In Denmark all children own a sort of polar survival suit that they wear from October to April and they go out every day, even in winter.” A. What would be an ethnocentric interpretation of the parents’ actions? ethnocentrism - Ethnocentrism, in contrast to cultural relativism, is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own culture. B. What would be a culturally relative interpretation of the parents’ actions? cultural relativity - Cultural relativism is the idea that all norms, beliefs, and values are dependent on their cultural context, and should be treated as such. *Different Cultures, Different Approaches to Parenting 4. How does culture influence our daily behavior and social interactions? a. symbols - anything that carries specific meaning that is recognized by people who share a culture. Ex: American flag bald eagle donkey elephant swastika $100 bill diamond ring cross/crucifix b. values - the cultural standards that people use to what's good and bad, what's right and wrong. They serve as the ideals ad guidelines that we live by. Ex: TA's "Four Pillars" Patriotism respect for elders honesty freedom/individuality stability/community c. beliefs - specific ideas about what people think is true in the world. Ex Any religion "survival of the fittest" (Darwinistic) Golden Rule communist/capitalist democrat/republican d. norms - Social norms are the explicit or implicit rules specifying what behaviors are acceptable within a society or group. Ex: eye contact shaking hands/hugging holding the door open Greetings: What's up, How's it going? What's going on? How are you? Asking a woman how old she is. Asking someone how much money they make. e. mores/taboos - norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Mores are often seen as taboos, activities/behaviors that are forbidden by mainstream society. For example, most societies hold the more that adults not engage in sexual relations with children. The taboo would be paedophelia. Mores emphasize morality through right and wrong, and come with heavy consequences if violated. Ex: Incest pre-marital cohabitation or sex prostitution drug use racism f. folkways - norms for more routine or casual interaction. This includes ideas about appropriate greetings and proper dress in different situations. In comparison to the morality of mores, folkways dictate what could be considered either polite or rude behavior. Their violation does not invite any punishment or sanctions, but may come with reprimands or warnings. An example to distinguish the two: a man who does not wear a tie to a formal dinner party may raise eyebrows for violating folkways; were he to arrive wearing only a tie, he would violate cultural mores and invite a more serious response. Ex: dress codes waiting in line raising your hand to speak "civil inattention" personal space g. sanctions - a penalty, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance of social norms, values, etc. Ex: legal: fines/arrest/jail/prison detention/suspension social judgement/isolation romantic rejection employment problems Sex offender registry HW: None *Why Rich Kids Are So Good at the Marshmallow Test
1. Following up on Danielle's story
2. A cultural look a marriage:
Hi Everyone,
I'm home with a sick child today. In my absence, please complete the assignment below as an introduction to our study of culture. 1. What is culture? Watch: Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10 and answer the questions below. A. What is the definition of culture? B. Explain the difference between material and nonmaterial culture. Provide examples for each. C. What is a symbol? What is an example? D. What are values? What is an example? E. What are beliefs? What is an example? F. What norms? What is an example? G. What are folkways? What happens if you break them? What is an example? H. What are negative and positive sanctions? I. What are mores (pronounced mor-ay)? What might happen if you break one? What is an example? J. What are taboos? What might happen if you break one? What is an example? 2. Watch: Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures: Crash Course Sociology #11 and answer the questions below. A. What is low/popular culture? What is an example? B. What is high culture? What is an example? C. What is mainstream culture? What is an example? D. What is a subculture? What is an example? E. What is a counterculture? What is an example? F. What is ethnocentrism? What is an example? G. What is multiculturalism? HW - Finish Assignment #9 - What is culture?
1. Adverse Childhood Experiences: Another type of "socialization"?
A. The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Test B. The ACE Study Results (link for HW question #2) C. A Gun to His Head as a Child. In Prison as an Adult. D. The ACE Data - Where does Maine rank? 2. What's worse than "adverse child experiences"? None at all! HW: Assignment #8 Watch the two videos below
A. After watching, discuss how each of the major socializing agents (family, school, peers, and the media) has impacted your life in a paragraph each. B. How do adverse childhood experiences effects people's lives? Use at least three statistics from the ACE study (link 2-B, above) to support your answer. Explain the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences and socialization. C. What does Danielle's story teach us about the "when" of socialization. In other words, what happens when we don't learn "how to be human" by a certain age? *turn in Children's Book analysis questions to eBackpack Assignment #7.
1. Election Results 2. Crash Course - Socialization
HW: none 1. What's The Difference Between Children's Books In China And The U.S.?
2. Continue Children's Book Analysis
HW: make sure you bring your finished book analysis questions to class on Thursday. 1. Classifying Attacks: Mental Illness Or Terrorism?
2. ISIS' children: soldiers trained to kill and die 3. Socialization Keynote
4. Everyone Poops
5. Begin Children's Book Analysis
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