unchanged; it follows that cultural inertia‚ a topic in sociology‚ is the resistance for a culture to change. Cultural inertia may work to prevent a more desirable or efficient outcome for society. Nevertheless‚ there are often attempts to break free from cultural inertia to increase the quality of life for a group of people. Soylent is one of these attempts. Rhinehart and the other makers of Soylent are seeking to streamline our daily lives by partially doing away with the cultural norm of eating food;
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which it is written due to society’s limitations on social and political views at the time. Armed with previously overlooked historical detail and contemporary research‚ as cited in the bibliography‚ the author is able to offer an updated analysis of the legend of Cleopatra. I recognised Dr Fletcher’s discovery of previously neglected detail as being worthy evidence of how the creation of myths and the power of propaganda are used to create a reputation. AUTHORITY: The authority of a history book is
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To what extent did the Liberal social reforms mark a significant break with 19th century attitudes to poverty? In 19th century Britain‚ the upper class and even the Government held a unanimous view of the poor. Their view was that poverty was the result of moral failings and that these people were responsible for their own social circumstance. The social elite stereotyped the poor as drunken and lazy‚ and therefore undeserving of help or attention. This was reflected in the ‘laissez faire’ approach
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The 1950’s are considered a decade of simplicity for most Americans. While the country was experiencing economic and social growth most American felt at home with them selves. Family stability was monumental‚ and the formation of the suburbs created an urban working class associated with a rural family atmosphere. Americans were leaving work to arrive home and be free and independent within their own ideas of security. During this period the American family was much more than just security‚ it
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What Is Cultural Heritage? “Heritage” can be defined a property‚ estate or title that are inherited‚ passed down from previous generations. In the case of “cultural heritage‚” the heritage doesn’t relate to money or property‚ but of culture‚ traditions and values from the past‚ to our present‚ and the future. Cultural heritage mentions a shared bond‚ the belongingness of people to a community. It comprises the main elements used by a community to build its identity and to understand its history
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Outline and evaluate explanations of conformity. (12 marks) Normative social influence says people conform because they feel they need to be accepted and belong to the group. They accept the majorities’ views publicly‚ but privately they disagree – this type of conformity is compliance. The majority control the other group members‚ and use the fear of rejection to get others to conform. This is because humans are a social species and need companionship and are afraid of rejection. Research to support
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Rluksza Conformity and Rebellion People do it every day; following the crowd. You see it all around you; people buying the cars their friends have or people wearing the same brand of clothes as their peers in order to fit in. Conforming is a basic part of being American‚ and Americans are not the only ones who conform either‚ most societies do. The act of conforming is essentially a survival technique; it allows for anyone in a particular society to fit in with his or her peers‚ this will
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There is a reason why the 1950s are so memorable : It is a decade where a huge amount of noteworthy and life-changing events happened. This is the decade that the King‚ Prince‚ and the future King of Pop were born. While Elvis Presley was singing “Can’t Help Falling in Love”‚ Marilyn Monroe was actually falling in love with Joe DiMaggio. The movie Grease is a great representation of life in the 1950s and the wild lifestyle they had. The 1950s was the most influential decade due to the developments
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To what extent did Australians enlist in 1914 to defend the ‘Mother country’? World War 1‚ the war to end all wars‚ lasted from 1914-1918. It was triggered by the assassination of the Archduke of Austria‚ Franz Ferdinand which led to a global war that was centred in Europe. Officially‚ Australia as a whole enthusiastically and patriotically defended Great Britain at the outbreak of war in 1914. Australia was geographically and politically isolated from what was happening in Europe. However being
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stupid and immoral. However‚ denying reality is also stupid and immoral. So I wonder why do cultural Marxists push so hard for the denial of reality relative to race differences? We are different and unique. So Why not admit it? It is very simple: Our natural differences result in economic differences. Because those differences result from natural causes‚ Marxism is denied its excuse to tinker through social engineering. East Asians earn more per household than whites. As do whites earn more than
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