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A contemporary of social change happening in the world right now. 

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A contemporary of social change happening in the world right now. 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/world/middleeast/saudi-driving-ban-anniversary.html

Class, gender, and race inequality push society for drastic change. Still, some societies change faster than others (Macionis, E-book, Ch.2 and 17.1)
"Inequality and conflict within a society also produce change"(Macionis, E-Book, Ch. 17.2.2).
Women’s rights in Saudi Arabia one of the examples of the social change happening right now, yet still complicated.
“The rain begins with a single drop” (Minal Al-Sharif, Daring to drive: A Saudi Woman's awakening).

Specia, M. (2019, June 24). Saudi Arabia granted women the right to drive. A year on, it's still complicated. The New York Times. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/world/middleeast/saudi-driving-ban-anniversary.html

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Around 5,000 protested against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Munich and other German cities

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"Crowds one type of collective behavior is the crowd, which is a temporary gathering of people who share a common focus of attention and who influence one another" (Macionis, E-Book, Ch.17.2.5)
People worldwide protest against valence in Ukraine by accumulating in crowds and sharing their points of view by demonstrating their posters.

(www.dw.com), D. W. (2022, February 26). Ukraine: Anti-war protests take place around the world: DW: 26.02.2022. DW.COM. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-anti-war-protests-take-place-around-the-world/a-60930141

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Structural-Functional Theory: Modernity as a mass society.

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Structural-Functional Theory: Modernity as a mass society.

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Structural-Functional Theory: Modernity as a mass society is a highly productive institution where each individual has a vital role in completing social norms and structures established by government criteria.
“At the same time, it is marked by weak kinship and impersonal neighbourhoods, leaving individuals to feel socially isolated” (Macionis, E-Book Ch. 17.4.1)
Mass societies tend to be distinguished by a deficiency of cultural variety, a stable commitment to capitalism or industry, and weak or non-existent social connections between groups.

Take online courses. earn college credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. (n.d.). Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://study.com/academy/lesson/mass-society-theory-definition-examples-quiz.html

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Social-Conflict Perspective: Modernity as Class Society 

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Social-Conflict Perspective: Modernity as Class Society 

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The hypothesis on the social-conflict perspective by Marx's is that society is in conflict between the social classes. He believe that the Bourgeoisie torment the Proletariat through various social establishments without their full understanding. Karl Marx's description of conflict theory focused on the conflict between two primary classes within capitalist society: the ruling capitalist class (or bourgeoisie), who own the means of production, and the working class (or proletariat), whose alienated labor the bourgeoisie manipulate to produce payoff.

Nickerson, C. (2021, July 21). Conflict theory. Conflict Theory | Sociology | A Guide With Examples - Simply Psychology. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/conflict-theory.html

Goodreads. (n.d.). Karl Marx quotes (author of the Communist Manifesto). Goodreads. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7084.Karl_Marx

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Kendal Jenner and Gigi Hadid show us how to wear yoga pants around town; Image: Getty. VS Tokyo Fashion Week. 

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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective: Modernity and the Individual

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Symbolic Interactionist Perspective: Modernity and the Individual

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The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on individual interpretation of surrounding symbols. How do we adapt to the society around us, and how do we get shaped by symbolic cues?

Being in different countries worldwide, I can apply a symbolic interactionist perspective in fashion, for instance. When I used to live in California, yoga pants were something everyone wore, and I had different fantastic selections. "Most people in modern societies have the privacy and freedom to express their individuality" (Macionis, E-Book, Ch.17.4.3).
When I moved to Tokyo, it different dress code here. Even though it is not something, someone pushes you. However, you instantly adapt to fashion depending on where you at. Women dress here more conservatively, such as in long dresses. Women do wear yoga pants here; the only thing they put shorts on top of it. It is a small example of how society shapes our symbolic interactionist perspectives.

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"Postmodernism refers to the state of culture where media is produced in such staggering quantities that it has crossed the boundaries into reality itself and hyperreality prevails."

I chose this cartoon and definition because postmodernity is a massive study area, and this was adequate comprehension.

YouTube. (2022). Postmodernism explained for beginners! Jean Baudrillard Simulacra and Hyperreality explained. YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D86_ptqd8I&t=2s.

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Overview of the Ted talk in connection with combined information from the chapter.
Globalization is getting more complex, and this change is getting more rapid. The future will be more unpredictable. Migration will be essential in our global future. Our setting will get affected by systemic risks: collapse in biodiversity, climate change, pandemics, and financial crises. Individuals in emerging countries feel they have been left out in one way or another in modernization globally. According to the chapter on resolution: “..modernization theorists claim that rich nations should help poor countries grow economically” (Macionis, E-book, Ch. 17.6). Global future will come in the resolution of problems by coming together to manage systemic problems. This will help society to understand the glory of globalization. Incredible things happen if individuals and societies come together to change our future.

Navigating our global future. (n.d.). Ian Goldin: Navigating our global future | TED Talk. Retrieved August 2, 2022, from https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_goldin_navigating_our_global_future?language=en.

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As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone.