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Discussion Post: Social Groups
Task
I. What are your big takeaways from the course? In other words, what are 1 or 2 things that you learned that you believe will stick with you after the course is over?
II. Were you surprised by anything you learned in the class? Explain.
III. Do you think that you'll continue to think like a sociologist after the course? Why or why not?
IV. What is your reaction to the content of the videos about food deserts? Are you surprised? Do you have any personal experiences that connect?
V. Apply one of the three major theoretical perspectives to the content of the video. How would a sociologist understand food deserts?
VI. Name a current or historical social movement and describe
i. It's ideological commitment to promote or resist social change
ii. The cultural codes it challenges
VII. What, if any, social changes have you noticed since the last presidential election?
VIII. Which perspective best describes our political institution here in the US: structural functionalism (pluralism) or social conflict (power elite)? Be sure to explain your choice and use at least one example to support your position.
IX. Thinking of the US as a capitalist nation with some socialist elements, what are at least two ways you directly benefit from government intervention in the economy?
X. Who or what was responsible for the Triangle Fire? What were some of the consequences for work and labor as a result of this tragedy? What's your personal response to this story?