You never really know how much impact a simple class may have on you until you really take it. I have taken enough classes all of which gave me the same outcome, which is a step closer to my degree however; there are some classes that you will always remember. Most of the time the classes that you should remember are the ones that teach about the ins and outs of the specific career you wish to pursue. Sometimes those classes are not even the ones that stick to you. Sometimes the classes that you will always remember are those easy electives that you sign up for in hopes of getting an easy A. I remember signing up for one class thinking that it would be a breeze to take, but my predictions were definitely wrong. From taking a simple Spanish …show more content…
Sociology is already an interesting topic I believe, because the subject is more relatable compared to other subjects. This class in particular introduced me to plenty of different views of certain topics. There were certain topics that I had a clue about before coming to the class, but there were more things that were put into perspective for me. The thought paper assignment helped me realize the way I think and also confirmed the way I feel about all of the interactions I have with people. Whether these feelings were positive or negative, through the thought papers as well as through the discussions in class, the way I think has changed. This class has had a lot of mind blowing moments included within it, in my opinion. One of the first topics that had an impact on me was on the topic of transgender and being a trans in America. Throughout that whole lesson, I learned so much about the LGBT community. To those individuals apart of that group there is more to it than just being gay or lesbian. Their lifestyles from the inside looking out is more confusing than what most people might think. Individuals who were transgender were typically suffering through gender dysphoria. This means that they felt as if they were a man trapped into a woman’s body or vice versa a woman trapped in a man’s body. They were not comfortable with themselves so in order to feel comfortable they …show more content…
During class one day were talking about domestic violence. Typically everyone knows what domestic violence is and what the after math of it may be, however I thought it was interesting that there were connections domestic violence and how we were raised. In that class we were discussing how the way children are raised influences domestic violence in the future. During one of our first classes we were taught about society’s gender binary, which means that in our system there are only two distinct and separate parts. This means that boys are only male bodied and the females are only female bodied. This binary is planted is children’s mind even before they are born. As soon as they are born, boys get stuck with the color blue and girls stuck with pink. Girls are typically taught to be soft spoken, and sweet. In comparison boys are taught to have a tough spirit. Our society is basically based on a modified patriarchy, avoiding everything that has to do femininity. We teach our boys to stay away from their emotions and to always be the tough guy. Little did we know that teaching our children these morals are what could possibly be one of the reasons for domestic violence. As a parent of a 1 year old boy in this society, I leaned that I must always be careful of what I am teaching to ensure that he understands that it is okay to express his
Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, two of the leading figures in sociology, may be considered the founding fathers for the ideas of the “modern family” and the “male-breadwinner family.” Collectively, their work has influenced how Americans analyze families and has sparked new ideas regarding the American family from sociologists such as Stephanie Coontz and Arlie Hochschild. However, when studying the American family, Parsons and Bales fail to understand that the “ideal” family may not be so ideal for everyone. They neglect to consider societal influences and economic changes when discussing patriarchal social norms as the most optimal family structure. Their description of the male-breadwinner family consists of the father being the “instrumental leader” within the home, providing economically for his family based on his occupational earnings. Meanwhile, the mother is considered the manager of the household, providing for her husband and children physically, emotionally, and mentally.
I had an interview with my partner Her name is Juliet ,she is from Africa ,she moved to the United States with her husband and two children about 3 years ago . She is glad to come to the United States now she is living in the city of Fredericksburg with her husband and children ,she lives in the apartment, so asked her what do you like and what you do not like about your home ? She says I like my home because It is a good community and sometime i do not like it because i live at the second floor af the apartment and my children play at home it make my neighbor upset . She says I would like to buy house in the future and i would like to move from this Apartment . She says she has two kids, one boy and one girl and she is married ,her cousin also lives in the United States , most of her relatives live in her home country and she misses her mom more than anybody else.
This Social Problems class introduced me to the practice of identifying and studying social problems. For the future, I now know such terms as ‘subjective concern’, ‘objective conditions’, and many more. I could easily hold a pertinent conversation with any sociologist regarding a certain social problem, and hold my ground. This subject has tied in well with many other areas of my others classes as well. This class has also prepared me for future sociology classes in high school or college, and possibly a career in sociology somewhere down the line.
I have studied English since I was a grade seven, but the curriculum in my middle school and high school years, mainly focuses on reading and speaking components of language skills, with a little focus on writing. As a result, I never felt confident with any piece that I was asked to write. Writing has been a hurdle for me to succeed in college since most of the courses in college requires one or the other way writing skill. Consequently, I have decided to work on my writing skills, and have started working on it; even before, I started taking this English 101 class. I used to use a various educational material which I thought might help me to meet my writing goal. Some of the materials which I was using includes: TOEFL educational materials, You Tube resources, and various novels. All of these resources have helped me to polish my writing skills. Furthermore, after I started taking this class, I have learned to enjoy writing. I have made it a point to communicate my own thoughts and feelings as opposed to simply summarize the thoughts of famous writers and authors before me. This class builds up my confidence in my own writing and for that I am highly appreciative.
In my interview I chose my girlfriend's neighbor. Hector is of Mexican decent and he is here because in Meigs county the produce fields hire Mexican laborers on worker permits. Hector started out doing this then he became the boss about five years ago and received his green card and now is an American and can speak very good English. He explained to me that in Mexico there is no age when you can start working so there are young boys working at six to ten years old to help support his needy family. He also stated that women do not usually work they are only aloud to go to the village markets and get goods for their family's and raise there many children. I asked about minimum wage and he kinda laughed and said some teens and men who work are lucky to get a dollar an hour, but he said the people who are lucky enough to get to do what he got to do make there family's a lot of money. He said when he started coming to America to work he was picked like a lottery pick because there are only so many jobs for little positions he and his entire family was dirt poor, but now he said his family is the richest in the village. He said that he has also got to move all of his immediate family to America.
As a child develops, their surroundings have a major influence on the rest of their lives; if boys are taught to “man up” or never to do something “like a girl”, they will become men in constant fear of not being masculine enough. Through elementary and middle school ages, boys are taught that a tough, violent, strong, in-control man is the ideal in society and they beat themselves up until they reach that ideal. They have to fit into the “man box” (Men and Masculinity) and if they do not fulfill the expectations, they could experience physical and verbal bullying from others. Not only are friends and family influencing the definition of masculine, but marketing and toys stretch the difference between a “boy’s toy” and a “girl’s toy”. Even as early as 2 years old, children learn to play and prefer their gender’s toys over the other gender’s (Putnam). When children grow up hearing gender stereotypes from everyone around them, especially those they love and trust like their parents, they begin to submit themselves and experience a loss of individuality trying to become society’s ideal. If everyone is becoming the same ideal, no one has a sense of self or uniqueness anymore and the culture suffers from
Social theories provide us with a new perspective in the social world. With new perspectives, new opinions can be made. also, they can provide answers or explain a specific social spectacle. Social theories can help clarify and predict the way the social world works. The three major sociological perspectives are functionalism, the conflict theory, and the symbolic interaction theory. Each theory is different and can help answer many questions about human behavior in a social world.
In the society we live in today there is a strong difference between what is considered “boy” and what is considered “girl”. This is because from the time we are born; to the time we die we are expected to conform to a gender role. A gender role is a set of behaviors, attitudes, and personality characteristics expected of a person based on their sex. This process of getting people to conform to their gender roles is called socialization, and it affects children very drastically. There are many different places that gender socialization comes from. It comes mainly from family, peers, and the media. Girls are made to believe that they are supposed to be gentle and nurturing, whereas boys are taught to be tough and even aggressive. Personally, as a child, I learned and have kept to the idea that I’m a girl, and I find that I identify with the things that would make someone a “girl”. These past few chapters have really made me really look into how much of the “girly” things I really like, and how much of it is socialized behavior- where I say that I like something because it’s what I grew up knowing I was supposed to like. Today it’s nearly impossible to go a day without seeing some kind of these gender stereotypes. We socialize our children in a constant cycle of what’s “boy” and what is “girl”.
In Peter Berger's "Invitation to Sociology", the sociological perspective was introduced. Berger asserts that it is important to examine new or emotionally or morally challenging situations from a sociological perspective in order to gain a clearer understanding of their true meanings. This perspective requires a person to observe a situation through objective eyes. It is important to "look beyond" the stereotypical establishments of a society and focus on their true, hidden meanings. Consideration of all the hidden meanings of social customs, norms, deviations and taboos, allow one to establish an objective image about the truth behind it. This method can also be applied to understanding people. This questioning, Berger says, is the root influence of social change and personal understanding of others. To do this well, it involves much intellectual prowess and ability to reason.
As we started Sociology Class six weeks ago, I never thought that I would gain so much information about how our society works. As we discussed many topics during these six weeks, Mr. Soto, our professor, explained the many conflicts and behaviors of people in society. This course also covered the scope of study that extends from concerns of local communities to the problems of mass society. Some topics of discussion and analysis included: the sociological perspective and research, groups and organizations, social class, social stratification, culture, status, roles, norms, deviance, race, gender, social institutions, social structure, and social problems. I, as well as my classmates, participated in a variety of individual and group discussion.
What I found specifically interesting is that our culture has a huge influence on how we think, respond and how we react to all situations. Sociology has helped me understand myself better, as well as those around me. It has prompted me to stop and think before reacting or responding to certain individuals within my family and those outside of my family, I have taken the time to ponder why people behave the way they do. Sociology has taught me the ability to understand the meanings of labels, discrimination, and oppression. I have also learned that sociology is really a study of civilization, inequalities and the consequences of people’s behavior. Also that our personal troubles affect
The social norm I decided to go against for this paper involved intruding other people’s personal space. I am a more shy or reserved individual so I knew it was going to be a challenge for me to do anything too over the top for this paper. I decided that I would sit down next to strangers even though I could find empty seats elsewhere. I decided it would work best if I broke the social norm multiple times.
Social Justice to me means that everyone has the same opportunity to experience life in such a way that they can have all their needs met and feel fulfilled as people. This may sound really simple, but it is actually a very complex idea that I am going to try to break apart and try to explain here. The first part is everynone. When I say everyone, I mean every person in existence. Whether they are a citizen of the United States, a refugee from Syria, or an astronaut, no longer in the atmosphere. In essence, everyone counts. Second is opportunity. Opportunity is the set of circumstances that make an outcome available and the ability to capitalize on those circumstances. Third is experiencing life. This refers to the ability to move through their life from beginning to end with the freedom and agency to make educated choices about things that affect them. The final part is having needs met and feeling fulfilled. This is probably the most difficult one to explain effectively. To illustrate this idea I look to Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. I assert that in a socially just society everyone should have their needs met starting with the most basic (the ones on the bottom) to the most
The average everyday person is born into the world and is raised under a set of beliefs. These beliefs are from a cultural , religious or from any other sociological standpoint. He or she is told that this is this and that you should always follow this cause of reasons. These beliefs and morals were already given to us from the get go and as a whole we just go with the flow. No one ask or wonder where these teachings come from or why they are applied in our lives. There are numerous set of morals and beliefs that come into conflict against one another.Not to many people sit back and wonder why are do we have these beliefs and also the truth behind them. This is where the philosophical mind comes into play to wonder about the truths of all the
When I contemplate human nature, I believe people know life is finite and while animals live to survive, humans live to try be remembered. People yearn to persist, this explains society’s obsession with immortality, vampires, zombies, and the longing to be reminisced. Collectively, I think many humans dread loneliness, society equates isolation with emptiness and as a substitute they engage in a surplus of consumerism to feel comfort. People relentlessly upload pictures to feel reassured by others. People desire authentic connection and due to technology and social media, I conclude that many people fail to create meaningful relationships. There is a subtle hollowness that many oppose, yet never resolve.