Subcultures (continued)

Today we will continue our discussion of Subcultures, Countercultures and Social Worlds.

HW: Review for the test on Thurs. using the Culture Unit Review Guide

Subcultures and Countercultures

Today we will wrap up our discussion of reactions to  Cultural Variation.

We will then begin our discussion of Subcultures, Countercultures, and Social Worlds

For homework, work on your review guide for the test on Thurs.

Norms in Other Countries

Today we will be exploring the cultures and customs in other countries, using this website:

Country Profiles - Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette

1. Search for your assigned country (below) 
2. Read and take notes on the article about your country. 
3. For you, what would be most the 3 most challenging aspects of traveling to this country? 
4. Enter your 3 points into the class google doc (below) 
5. Once everyone has entered their 3 points, look over the document. 
6. In your notes, write down: in which 3 countries you would have the hardest time adapting? Why?

Period 5 - Class Reflections - Norms in Other Countries

Afghanistan - Desteny
Brazil - Joie
Chile - Chloe
China - Hannah
Kenya - Steven
India - Sloan
Japan - Kaitlyn
South Korea - Tyna
Czech Republic - Jay
Mexico - Wes
Pakistan - Jiwon
Poland - Julie
Russia - Isabella
Saudi Arabia - Avia
Dubai and UAE - Kelsey
France - Emma
Nigeria - Jackie
Vietnam - Olivia
Romania - Danny

Period 7 - Class Reflection - Norms in Other Countries
Afghanistan - Kayla 
Brazil - Evo
Chile - Josh
Kenya - Diana
India - Hannah
Japan - Laura
South Korea - Kasia
Czech Republic - Mark
Pakistan - Ryder
Nigeria - Katherine
Mexico - Jenna
Poland - Molly
Russia - Ryan
Saudi Arabia - Ethan

When you have completed the exploring culture differences in other cultures, explore these resources for the remainder of the period (in any order):

• People around the world are eating banana peels because they know something that Westerners do not 
• Visiting Madagascar? Leave Red swimsuits (and lemur recipes) at home
• Anomie and the First Day of School
• Which Place Is More Sexist: The Middle East Or Latin America?
• If you have headphones: 
• HSBC 'Eels' Ad
• HSBC Culture differences Personal space

Homework: No new work. Begin studying for the test next Thurs.

Cultural Variation

Today we will continue our discussion of Reactions to Cultural Variation.

Hopefully, we will also have time to explore some of these resources:

1. Bindi used to cure iodine deficiencies
2. American Kids Have Hilarious Reactions To Other Countries’ School Lunches (Video)
3. Not Enough Women in China?
4. Google's Driveless Cars Run Into Problems: Other Drivers
5. Saving Lives on the Dangerous Roads of India (video)

For homework: Take notes on the remaining slides from the Reactions to Cultural Variation powerpoint, beginning with Sources of Cultural Change.

Reaction to Cultural Variation

Today we will discuss the various ways individuals and societies react to Cultural Variation

For homework: Read the article "Missionaries Accuse Indians of Killing Babies" (CP p. 46-47). Write a paragraph explaining whether this is a situation you feel should be viewed with cultural relativism. Include specifics from the article in your paragraph.

The Culture Unit Test will be on March 1.

Language and Culture

Today, we will complete and discuss the following:

1. Review / Discuss American values:
1. Complete and share “components of culture” (p.32-33)
2. “Culture Change for Mate Preference” (CP p.34-36)
2. How Do You Say Hello? 4 min.
3. Powerpoint on Culture and Language
1. The Power Of Language in Allowing Genocide
4. HW: Read, highlight and annotate the following articles, beginning on CP p. 38:
1. “Great Excuse for Poor Math Skills” ,
2. “What is Black?” 
3. “Dropping the N-Word”
4. “Pricks and Chicks” 

Cultural values and linguistic relativity

First, we will explore cultural differences by discussing “How to live wisely”

Then, we will introduce the idea of linguistic relativity by watching the video: How Language Affects Thought. We will explore how this concept plays out in our own culture by discussing language related to gender.

HW: Continue the textbook notes

Values, Norms and Sanctions (continued)

Today we will finish the powerpoint on Values, Norms and Sanctions.

HW: Textbook notes for this week are on p. 41-61 (stop after “cultural universals”)

Values, Norms, and Sanctions

Today, we will continue our culture unit by discussing “Values, Norms, and Sanctions”

HW: Textbook notes for this week are on p. 41-61 (stop after “cultural universals”)

The Social Construction of Reality

Today we will begin our Culture Unit by introducing the idea of the Social Construction of Reality

For homework, read about the Social Construction of Time and Childhood (CP p. 24-27) Answer the questions about time and childhood (CP p.28-29)

Unit 1 Test

Today in class, you will take the Unit 1 Test on the Sociological Perspective. There is no homework.

Unit 1 Review

Today we will review for the unit test on Tues. (Per. 5) and Wed. (Per.7). We will discuss the note-sheet, as well as the note-section on the test.

CNN Heroes

Period 5:

Please work on the following assignment in class today: CNN Heroes. The assignment is due on turnitin before the start of class on Monday.

Review the following for the test on Tues: Review Guide for Unit 1 Test

Period 7: 

We will continue the learning about the 3 Perspectives of Sociology, focusing on the Conflict and the Symbolic Interactionist Perspectives. Complete the Ebook notes for homework.

Review the following for the test on Wed.: Review Guide for Unit 1 Test

The Three Perspectives of Sociology

Period 5 -
Today in class, we will continue taking notes on “3 Sociological Perspectives”, focusing on the Conflict and Symbolic Interaction Perspective.

We will then read and discuss Warren Buffett's "My Philanthropic Pledge"(CP p.18-19).  How does his understanding of the connection between the personal and the public lead him to make his giving pledge?

HW (to be completed by Friday):
Read pgs 3-9 (stop at Sociology in North America) and 12-19 in the etext and take notes.


Period 7 -
Today in class, we will begin taking notes on “3 Sociological Perspectives”.

HW (to be completed by Monday):
Read pgs 3-9 (stop at Sociology in North America) and 12-19 in the etext and take notes.