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GS 150: Globalization,
Culture, & IdentityW e e k 1 :
Introduction to the Sociology of Globalization
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A sys temat ic, sc ient i f ic method of
observing and cr i t ical ly analyzing t rends
that develop within societ ies , betweengroups and socia l ins t i tut ions
S o c i o l o g y
W e e k 1 : I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e S o c i o l o g y o f G l o b a l i z a t i o n
I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
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T h e b a s i c
s t r u c t u r e a n di n t e r a c t i o n s o fa g r o u p o fp e o p l e o r t h e
n e t w o r k o fr e l a t i o n s h i p s
b e t w e e ne n t i t i e s
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I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
S o c i e t y
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• In your group, respond to the following questions: (5 min.)
• How do you think society constrains our thoughts and behaviors (“constrain” = severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of)
• Describe how One (1) aspect of your own social backgroundhas affected an important attitude you hold, a behavior inwhich you have engaged, or your ability to do well in life.
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I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
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Refers to a multidimensional set
of social processes that create,
multiply, stretch, and intensify
worldwide social
interdependencies and exchanges
while at the same time fosteringin people a growing awareness of
deepening connections between
the local and the distant
Manfred Steger: “Globalization: A Very Short Introduction”
W e e k 1 : I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e S o c i o l o g y o f G l o b a l i z a t i o n
I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
G l o b a l i z a t i o n
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T w o M i n u t e D i s c u s s i o n s - S h a r e y o u rt h o u g h t s o n t h e f o l l o w i n g q u o t e :
“Globalization is neither good nor bad. Rather,
certain aspects of the complex, and multi-faceted process of globalization have impactsthat can be viewed in different ways depending
on the values at stake”
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I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
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Three Tensions of Globalization:
1. Individual Choice v.
Societal Choice
2. The Free Market v.
Government Intervention
3. Local Authority v. Supra-
local Authority
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I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
G l o b a l i z a t i o n
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As a group, make a list of the
“Pros” and “Cons” you think
result from Globalization.
From your list, try and place
each item in one of the ThreeTensions of Globalization:
1. Individual Choice v. Societal Choice
2. Free Market v. Government Intervention
3. Local Authority v. Supra-Local Authority
W e e k 1 : I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e S o c i o l o g y o f G l o b a l i z a t i o n
I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al
G l o b a l i z a t i o n
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Four Characteristics of Social Change
1. Social Change is Uneven
2. The onset &consequences of SocialChange are oftenunforeseen
3. Social Change oftencreates conflict
4. The direction of SocialChange is never random
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S o c i a l C h a n g e