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How do rapid advancements in technology impact society, considering both structural-functionalist and critical perspectives?
How do rapid advancements in technology impact society, considering both structural-functionalist and critical perspectives?
- They exclusively promote social cohesion by providing universal access to information and connecting people globally, as suggested by structural-functionalism.
- They have no significant impact on social structures and inequalities; their effects are purely technological and do not influence societal dynamics significantly.
- While offering benefits like instant global communication potentially strengthening society, they can also intensify existing social inequalities and introduce new forms of division and environmental challenges. (correct)
- They lead solely to social isolation and increased pollution, disregarding any potential benefits as indicated by critical perspectives.
Considering the concept of modernism, how does the increase in immigration influence urban infrastructure and social dynamics?
Considering the concept of modernism, how does the increase in immigration influence urban infrastructure and social dynamics?
- Immigration has no correlation with changes in urban centers, as populations shift evenly across all regions, thus maintaining equilibrium.
- New immigrants primarily settle in rural areas, minimizing the impact on urban infrastructure.
- Immigration leads to a reduced need for public services and infrastructure developments due to cultural assimilation.
- An influx of immigrants often requires significant investment in infrastructure and services, potentially leading to cultural exchange and social tensions. (correct)
How do the forces of modernism, technology, and environmental change interact to shape society and its culture?
How do the forces of modernism, technology, and environmental change interact to shape society and its culture?
- They are interconnected elements; shifts in one area trigger changes in the others, collectively influencing culture and societal norms. (correct)
- Environmental challenges are the sole determinant of societal structure, overpowering the influences of technology and modernism.
- They operate independently, with each force affecting specific areas of society without influencing the others.
- Modernism drives technological advancements, which in turn dictate environmental policies, creating a linear relationship.
How does increased access to information via technology correlate with maintaining social order, according to a structural-functionalist?
How does increased access to information via technology correlate with maintaining social order, according to a structural-functionalist?
What are the effects of natural disasters on society and social change?
What are the effects of natural disasters on society and social change?
Flashcards
External Factors Influencing Change
External Factors Influencing Change
External factors like modernization, technology, and environment influencing culture and society.
Modernization
Modernization
The process where societies evolve to incorporate new attitudes, behaviors, cultures, and lifestyles.
Globalization
Globalization
The elimination of communication boundaries allowing interaction on a broad, interconnected level.
Natural Events
Natural Events
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Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
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Study Notes
- Reaction Wheel is an activity with a circle divided into quarters.
- Individuals write initial thoughts in one of the quarter when presented with an image.
- There is 1 minute per picture.
- Each quarter represents a picture.
Learning Goals
- Identifying emotional responses driving social change.
- Describing major sources of social change.
- Providing source examples of social change.
- Distinguishing overlaps in how sources of social change occur.
Expectations
- Various economic, environmental, political, or sociocultural factors can lead to social change.
- Factors include global warming, climate change, environmental activism, separatist threat, leadership changes, pluralism, and sociocultural elements.
External Factors Influencing Change
- External factors like modernism, technology, and the environment profoundly influence culture and society.
- Societal growth and changes are determined by these factors.
- Shifts in these areas can trigger significant repercussions.
Modernism
- World constantly evolves and changes.
- As societies modernize, they become larger and more heterogeneous.
- Traditional ways of thinking decline, while individual freedom and autonomy increase.
- It is breaking traditions and embracing New Ideas.
- Modernization causes Traditional attitudes, behaviors, cultures, and lifestyles to adapt to fit a changing society.
- Immigration and emigration significantly impact society and social change; new immigrants lead to diverse cities and necessitate more infrastructure.
- Immigration result in new attitudes, beliefs, and values in the receiving society.
- An adverse effect of industrialization is increased pollution of air, water, and ground.
Technology
- Technology eliminates communication boundaries, enabling interaction on a global scale.
- With Technology we can connect with others, work, study almost anywhere, or virtually learning about the world.
- Structural functionalists suggest that constant access to information plays a key role in keeping society informed.
- Technology facilitates positive change, leading to advances in industries.
- Technology involves innovation that leads to greater social change.
- Invention of the car created a complex relationship between culture, technology and society
- When cars grew in number, diversity, speed, and power, it altered the social and physical landscape of North & South America.
- Roads and highways were built; pollution increased; families began living farther from each other and from their workplaces; tens of thousands of people started dying annually in car accidents.
- High use of technology leads to increase in separation.
Environment and Social Action
- Changes in the natural environment can affect a society.
- Natural events like major hurricanes, earthquakes, or natural disasters can alter the society.
- In April 2010, an international oil and energy company, BP, had an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. It was the worst environmental U.S. history according to many, including many that are still feeling it's effects today.
- An earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010, which caused more than 250,000 people died, about 2.5% of Haiti's population.
Closing Discussion
- Reaction Wheel is an activity that can help identify beliefs and values.
Capital Punishment Debate
- Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is the legal authorization to kill individuals.
- Argument: Should Capital Punishment be reintroduced into the Canadian Justice System?
- Proposition Side: capital punishment should be reintroduced.
- Opposition Side: capital punishment should not be reintroduced.
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