The ‘Cultural Iceberg’ model, developed by Weaver (1986) building on Edward T. Hall's theory. This graphic represents a "cultural iceberg", a model developed based on anthropologist Edward T. Hall's theory of culture. Imagine that this iceberg represents our culture(s) – there are "surface" or external cultural elements that we regularly put on display (about […]

Review Goffman's ideas in the chapter about social interaction and the presentation of self.  How have social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and others, affected the presentation of self?  Might our virtual presence change the way Goffman described our front and back stage selves?  In what ways might Cooley and Mead add to this understanding? Put simply, (how) has the virtual […]

  Listen to this 16 minute podcast from NPR discussing what should be included in a cultural guidebook to the United States.   Choose one example from the story that you found particularly interesting.  What makes this an element of U.S. culture?  (In this answer you should show an understanding of what culture is.)  How might an individual explain this […]

Choose two agents of socialization presented in Chapter 4: family, teachers, peers, religion, work, mass media, or a total institution.  (If you are writing about a total institution, please be sure to identify it as such and demonstrate that it fits into the category of a "total institution".) Discuss the various ways that your chosen agents influence us.  Give concrete examples.  Consider both the negative and positive aspects […]

  Why/How does this institution fit Smith's (2017) definition of religion? Were you able to intuit or learn about any notions of the "superhuman power" on which the organization centers? What activities did you observe that you believe constitution the "practices of religion" that are core to Smith's definition? Were you able to grasp some […]

  one social problem unique to what we have  Your problem should be backed up with qualitative and/or quantitate data (re: subjective or objective understandings of its existence), and something you are proud of that your community (local example) is doing to address the problem, as well as what more we (society–locally, regionally, even nationally […]

 Summarize this week's lessons in relation to the interview with Dr. Gabor Mate linked below.  Make sure to bring in at least three weekly readings, and any other insights acquired the rest of the quarter or from lecture this week.     300 words   Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his new book, "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, […]

  Using the worksheets from chapter 8, describe a pre-competition routine that you will use with a given age group (your choice). Include the following: Final practice decisions Pre-competition meal – give an example.  List each item. On-site pre-game warm-up (include relaxation and/or stimulation exercises for various player positions) Pre-game music list – list the […]

  Chapter 7 Assignment: Workshop: Designing Effective Practices – Day 2 – Part 1 (Before lunch)  This is continued from week #2. You an athletic director at a school and level of your choice (youth-sports organization, high school, or college) and are preparing to hold a pre-school retreat for your coaches. Using the chapter 7 worksheets, […]

  Sociologists are Social Scientists and, as scientists, emphasize the importance of conducting value-free Sociological research. What tools/methods/techniques do Sociologists use in order to engage in non-biased, value-free research? How do sociologists try to remove their personal biases?  In what ways can the scientific method help to ensure a value free perspective toward research?