sociology

Discussion Board 1

1. The sociologicalimagination tells us we need to look beyond personal troubles to societalproblems. Describe how the Partial Government Shutdown of 2019 was more than anindividual problem. Explain how the shutdown affected researchers, governmentagencies, daycare centers, restaurants, and other areas of society.

Discussion Board 2

1. Explainhabitualization and how it relates to the social construction of reality. Makesure that you use an example from society.

Discussion Board 3

1. Discuss socializationover the life course. Is there a difference between how your parents weresocialized and how you were socialized? Make sure you discuss at least oneaspect of your socialization.

Discussion 4

2. If given the choice,would you purchase an unusual car such as a hearse for everyday use? How wouldyour friends, family, or significant other react? Since deviance is culturallydefined, most of the decisions we make are dependent on the reactions ofothers. Is there anything the people in your life encourage you to do that youdont? Why dont you?

Discussion 5

. Which social class doyou and your family belong to? Are you in a different social class than yourgrandparents and great-grandparents? Does your class differ from your socialstanding, and, if so, how? What aspects of your societal situation establish youin a social class?

Discussion 6

1. How do you describeyour ethnicity? Do you include your familys country of origin? Do you consideryourself multiethnic? How does your ethnicity compare to that of the people youspend most of your time with?

Discussion 7

1. Think of an olderperson you know well, perhaps a grandparent, other relative, or neighbor. Howdoes this person defy certain stereotypes of aging?

Discussion 8

1. Think of an olderperson you know well, perhaps a grandparent, other relative, or neighbor. Howdoes this person defy certain stereotypes of aging?