Which of the 3 main theoretical approaches/ perspectives in sociology (functional, conflict, interactionist) do you think is the most useful? Why?
Be sure to discuss any weaknesses with the perspective you chose.
Respond in 1 paragraph (5 - 10 sentences)
Include your blog # - email me at malagolds@mcvts.org if you forgot your #
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
2 Kenyan Guys Video Reaction
1 Paragraph Reaction to the Video: 2 Kenyan Guys in NYC
DUE: Wednesday 9/15
Possible questions to address: (you can write about anything you choose, these questions are only to get you started if you are stuck).
1. What was most surprising or shocking to you about the video? Why do you think you were so surprised or shocked?
2. What aspects of our culture seemed strange to the Kenyans? Why?
3. What are some similarities and/ or differences between our cultures?
4. What are a few things you learned or realized while watching this video?
Remember to include your blog # - email me at malagolds@mcvts.org if you forgot.
DUE: Wednesday 9/15
Possible questions to address: (you can write about anything you choose, these questions are only to get you started if you are stuck).
1. What was most surprising or shocking to you about the video? Why do you think you were so surprised or shocked?
2. What aspects of our culture seemed strange to the Kenyans? Why?
3. What are some similarities and/ or differences between our cultures?
4. What are a few things you learned or realized while watching this video?
Remember to include your blog # - email me at malagolds@mcvts.org if you forgot.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Nacirema Essay
250 - 300 word essay on one ritual or one or more rituals of American culture.
Try to write as Miner did in the Nacirema article.
Describe the chosen topic as an outsider viewing our culture for the first time.
Your task is to describe one or more American rituals from an outsider's perspective.
Assume you had no prior knowledge of our culture: what would the actions you observe lead you to believe about American culture and its values and beliefs.
You can see examples from previous classes here:
Post your response as comments to this post.
Do your work in another location to insure you don't lose it - when finished just paste it into the comment box below this post - you can comment anonymously but make sure to include your first name and last initial at the end of your post.
DUE Friday 2/6
Try to write as Miner did in the Nacirema article.
Describe the chosen topic as an outsider viewing our culture for the first time.
Your task is to describe one or more American rituals from an outsider's perspective.
Assume you had no prior knowledge of our culture: what would the actions you observe lead you to believe about American culture and its values and beliefs.
You can see examples from previous classes here:
Post your response as comments to this post.
Do your work in another location to insure you don't lose it - when finished just paste it into the comment box below this post - you can comment anonymously but make sure to include your first name and last initial at the end of your post.
DUE Friday 2/6
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