necessary by Baker – there are the discourses we learn to fit into different social groups and different hobbies‚ such as the ones discussed in class – discourse for different sports‚ different groups of friends‚ different activities that we pick up throughout life. And perhaps these are just as necessary as the three Baker lists – people are not much and do not fare well if they don’t have a group that they fit into. A “social
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Midterm Study Guide Fall 2012 Chapter 1: Introduction to group communication 1. *Explain the six characteristics of small groups. a. Small number of people – 3-9 people‚ minimum number of people will allow you to achieve a task effectively b. Common purpose or goal – all group members are working toward the same goal c. Common experiences/sense of belonging d. Interdependent – we all affect each other e. Psychological bond – “us vs. them”; idea that we communicate
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Assess the sociological explanations for ethnic differences in educational achievement Studies have been done and the results show that the ethnic groups most likely to have degrees are; Chinese (31%) this may be because Chinese view education as a very important thing and the parents tend to be more strict for example with homework and behaviour. Then it’s the Indian race (25%) this could be because a lot of the Indian are middle class so they have the money to pay for top resources such as laptops
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about the social classes in ancient times? The Society of Ancient India‚ China‚ and Egypt had many similarities but‚ they did have a few differences. During class we learned about the three societies and learned that India and Egypt were very similar‚ with only a few slight differences. Although‚ China had a much different society that focused on completely different goals than the other two. First‚ the caste system of ancient india. The caste system consisted of four casts‚ or social classes
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Bibliography: Obesity in social classes - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8412796.stm VLE handouts
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we must examine the choices we make in our daily lives” (Latterell 11). Some characteristics that are made by your personal choices are the music you choose to listen‚ your overall appearance like your clothing‚ tattoos‚ piercings‚ etc. and your social group. Personal choices are a major part of your identity simply because it defines who you are and how you choose to be as a person in your day to day life. “Identity is not fixed‚ but shifts over time and in different situations” (Latterell 13).
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people‚ their inability to resist the space monsters he showed the crisis of modern society‚ alienation and isolation of people who represented different social groups. The image of Martians was also a collective one and could be referred to the colonial ambitions of Victorian England in Africa and militarization of German state. The major social beliefs and values of people were the main reasons that caused the destruction of the city. As earth people learnt to rely only on their own‚ act independently
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particularly the women and the middle class. Each class was governed by a separate and distinct set of values and expectations that were strictly adhered to. The middle and the upper class were controlled by the expectations placed upon mannerism‚ social communication‚ conduct and courtship‚ whereas pride‚ honour‚ boastfulness were regarded a distinctive mannerism for the aristocrats‚ the superior individuals. In Pride and Prejudice‚ on one hand there was the traditional landed aristocracy‚ represented
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Introduction With China’s recent ascension as a powerhouse on the economic world stage‚ the social structure of its 1.3 billion people is also changing to reflect this forward momentum. Chinese consumption in the realms of material goods‚ housing and education has experienced unprecedented growth‚ an essential characteristic of what many would define as the “middle class” in terms of income level and social statures. This new phenomenon in a supposedly class-less Communist regime is an enigma within
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While the nationalist bourgeoisie are happy to accept whatever scraps the ex-colonial powers throw their way‚ the lower class must not be content with this. Without social reform‚ political and economic transformation‚ national liberation will inevitably become an empty shell‚ ‘a crude and fragile travesty of what it might have been’ . Discovering the role that national consciousness will ultimately play in the decolonization
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