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I'm taking this class because it's one of the steps toward my goal of becoming a registered nurse.

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Sociology, according to Henslin,is the scientific study of human societies. It is to examine human relationship and human interaction. It is also concerned with the implications of social inequity and constantly sees the big picture. It is similar to other sciences but gaining a better understanding of human behavior by placing it in a larger societal context.
Sociology is extremely important since it is the most effective method for comprehending social phenomena. Sociology encompasses the study of social behavior and change, which can demonstrate how society shapes our lives and changes our behavior.
I included a you tube video on how obesity is a social problem in America.Exercising, for example, is not merely a personal choice but is heavily impacted by society. I also believe that The obesity epidemic is partly caused by environmental causes, such as a nutritional shift toward processed and fatty meals, as well as increasing access to motor cars, mechanization of employment, and sedentary lifestyles. Individual qualities impact these factors in modern society.This topic is explained using the example of obesity in the United States.

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 (JCB)  Chapter 1:  Jeans/Discovering Sociology

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 (JCB)  Chapter 1:  Jeans/Discovering Sociology

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Denim jeans will be recommended as a must-have item of clothing. Its popularity has been helped by e-commerce and better trade.  They're such an embedded part of our society that you'll see someone wearing them everywhere. I think the reason why people love denim is because it is extremely adaptable. Denim can be worn with almost anything and in any style. These items last a lifetime, age well if not over-washed, and are always in style, with various cuts for every body type and gender reaching the masses. You could wear these with heels and they'd look great. A pair of denim jeans is always a go-to plus. Every brand and retail store will carry one of these, and I feel that this is one of the reasons why people love them.
It's no secret that celebrities have a significant impact on fashion trends. When a new clothing is featured in a film, the broader public takes notice, and many people start wearing it. Celebrities, including prominent actors and actresses, musicians, artists, and others, have long worn jeans.

I have a few pairs of jeans of my own. I don't wear it all the time, but it's good to have it in my closet. I'm not sure why other individuals feel compelled to purchase expensive or many pairs of jeans that they don't need. My conclusion is as follows: People feel proud of themselves and wish to flaunt their accomplishments.Everyone is proud of something, but some people choose to exhibit their pride in unique ways. People who feel compelled to flaunt their clothes, automobiles, and homes believe that others should be concerned about their actions. When a prideful individual discovers that no one is looking at their clothing, for example, they immediately upgrade to the most recent trends. The only problem with attempting to impress others is that you end up wasting a lot of money when, in reality, few people are interested in your new things.

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$1000 Amiri Jeans vs $14 Jeans: Don't Believe The Hype

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 (H)      3-7: Berger, Invitation to Sociology

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They discuss what sociologists are and how they interpret the world around them in this chapter. They're men who care about what men do, their institutions, their history, and their interests. They also concentrate on human relationships, whether in groups or one-on-one, as well as economic and political issues, which have very different viewpoints from those of a sociologist but are, of course, part of the social science. When dealing with the past and present, historians frequently meet paths with sociologists.
Sociologists also make us see things in a new light about the world around us, even introducing us to "cultural shock," which causes people to become more receptive to news from different regions of the world that we may not be aware of. They also have power, class, status, race, and ethnicity categories in which other males reside.

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To begin, I'd want to state clearly that I am unfamiliar with sociology. After finishing the reading for 08/23, I realized that sociology is the comprehensive study of human society using qualitative and quantitative data. Because sociology is such a broad subject, comprehending it necessitates questioning why eating with your hands is acceptable in one culture but not in another, or why we celebrate Christmas while others don't. We know that societies are different from one another, thus we know that sociologists all across the world are asking not just the same questions, but questions that only add to the ever-growing qualities of our human civilization. Broad sociological questions are answered through research and data, and the ability to observe the world from a more in-depth perspective is what a sociologist is, in my opinion. I also discovered that research in other subjects, like as anthropology, is structured in a way that closely resembles sociology's core. Sociology appears to cover as much ground as you can imagine.

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I was born and raised in the Philippines. My life growing up was basic. I really don't care about branded stuff back in the day, because we were not influenced by social media. Life is simple. I moved here in the USA at the age of 21. In my first few months living here. I used to be amazed by how many girls wore designer jeans to school every day and carried their books in enormous Coach bags. Why would they put on such a great, expensive attire for a 10 a.m. class? Something about the American way of life makes us believe that we can do all of these things to achieve happiness through self-care and self-love.
Now that I'm fully assimilated in american life, I became one of them. I learnt how to use the internet, join Facebook, and watch videos on YouTube. I remember back in the day the most influential person is Paris Hilton, Although she was born into the wealthy family behind the Hilton Hotel empire, she gained a household celebrity because of her role on one of television's first reality shows, "The Simple Life." Her sense of style is outstanding. She's all over the news. We can say that she is the Marilyn Monroe of my era. Hilton has a signature style that consists of a pink velour Juicy Couture jumpsuit and Nike sneakers. Everyone wants to be like her. Every outfit she wore was always sold out.  I eventually gave in due to peer pressure and  media influence. So to answer this question, The very first  thing I ever bought using my hard earned money is Juicy Couture jumpsuit. For the first time living here in US, I felt like I belonged. I felt beautiful and cool wearing it.  Nowadays, Many factors contribute to the impact of social media on client purchasing decisions, including social proof, social media penetration, and the availability of online shopping.

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30-second summary:

Due to the rise of online shopping and the amount of time people spend on social media, social media impacts consumer buying decisions.

Consumers who are influenced by social media are four times more likely to spend more on purchases.

There are four ways in which social media has a direct influence on purchase decisions.

Social media and online shopping shortened the customer journey.

Social media amplified the impact of social proof or word-of-mouth.

Social media influencer marketing is one of the most effective ways to reach your audience.

Stories and ephemeral content are a new way to connect to your audience.

Every social media platform is different and can be useful for different goals.

A large share of purchases are made online nowadays and in 2020 this number has grown significantly thanks to the lockdown. As the number of internet users increases and tech companies develop more ways to integrate the online world into shopping, online retail is expected to grow exponentially. Logically, many consumer buying decisions are made online as well, and where do people spend most of their online time - on social media.

According to GlobalWebIndex, 54% of social media users use social media to research products and 71% are more likely to purchase products and services based on social media referrals. I bet you yourself made a purchase decision based on what you saw in your feed at least once, be it a post from a friend or an ad that convinced you.

It's hard to say exactly how much social media influences customers, not just what they buy, but their consumer habits in general. Social networks changed the way we promote products and even gave us new ways to advertise. Let's talk about some factors that impact customers nowadays.

How social media influences consumer buying decisions

1. The shortened customer journey

The first thing that you notice when it comes to customers on social media is the shortened customer journey. It used to be that people found out about a product, saw an ad on TV multiple times, and next week they may have gone shopping and finally bought the product. Now, this process can take minutes.

According to the Deloitte report, 29% of social media users are more likely to make a purchase on the same day of using social media. That means that once they see a product, they simply click on the link and buy it: there's no need to wait before they go shopping. Moreover, the same report states that consumers who are influenced by social media are four times more likely to spend more on purchases.

The customer journey is not just shorter but it's also more complicated now. Social media has made product research more accessible to users. For example, if your customer sees a product on Instagram, they can immediately search the hashtag to look up other reviews and decide whether they should buy it or not. As a result, customers spend more time on research and check more sources for reviews.

62% of customers say they share bad customer experiences with other people. Thus it's extremely important to keep an eye on your online reputation and seek out reviews on social media. Remember that every review on social media is important - and that fits nicely with my next point.

2. The influence of social proof

Admittedly, social proof is not a new concept: man is a social animal, and we've been giving each other recommendations for centuries. The thing is, these recommendations and anti-recommendations can now be heard by hundreds of people.

Every time you tweet or post about this amazing cafe or the shampoo that did wonders to your hair, your social media followers see it and might be moved to try it as well. The same goes for negative opinions and rants. As per Forbes, 81% of consumers' purchasing choices are influenced by their friends' posts on social media.

Moreover, people proactively ask for recommendations on social media (and brands unfortunately often ignore them). According to this study by Awario, only 9% of brand conversations are answers to customer questions, however, depending on the industry, there can be more than 100 people asking for recommendations on social media in one month.

As I mentioned above, social proof mostly impacts your friends and the people you know. But more and more people on social media don't just follow their friends - they also follow influencers. That's where influencer marketing comes into play.

3. The power of influencers on consumer buying decisions

Influencers are the social media users that have a robust loyal audience that often shares the same interests. Their opinions are naturally seen by a bigger number of people, people that trust them.

According to a study by the Influencer Marketing Hub, almost 50% of Twitter users have made purchases as a direct result of a Tweet from an influencer.

Micro-Influencers are especially effective in persuading their audience since they are usually experts in some niche and specific topic, which makes them a natural source of recommendations for this topic. If you're selling a niche product, finding social media influencers in your niche - Instagram bloggers, vloggers, TikTokers, or Facebook group admins - is a great way to reach your audience.

Gen Z and Millenials are more likely to be influenced, with 84% of millennials saying user-generated content from strangers has at least some influence on how they spend their money.

The influence of Stories on consumer buying decisions

Ephemeral content is a relatively recent trend but it's already winning over social media users and brands alike. Snapchat was the first to use Stories as a format, but it's Instagram that popularized it and now boasts more than 500 million daily active users.

The content shared via Instagram Stories is typically more raw and unfiltered, which allows brands to create a more genuine image. It enables companies to take people behind the scenes and show how they operate, their work culture, and the team behind the products. All this helps to foster an authentic connection to a brand.

So these are the features exclusive to social media that shape customer behavior today. But as you probably know, every social media platform is a little different. Oftentimes, brands wonder which social media platform they should focus on. Let's go through a list of most popular platforms and see what differentiates them from one another.

Most popular social media platforms

1. Facebook

Facebook remains the biggest social media platform in the world (with almost 1.7 billion users), even though it had its fair share of scandals and controversies in recent years.

The sheer size of the network means that you'll be able to reach more people on there but be careful - Facebook is not as popular as it used to be. Edison Research's Infinite Dial study from early 2019 showed that 62% of U.S. 12-34 year-olds are Facebook users, down from 67% in 2018 and 79% in 2017. This decrease is particularly notable as 35-54 and 55+ age group usage has been constant or even increased.

Still, Facebook accounts for 50% of total social referrals and a further 64% of overall social revenue, shows Business Insider.

In 2015, Facebook was responsible for influencing more than half, 52% of consumers' online and offline purchases, shows DigitasLBi Commerce.

Lately, the company has been trying to fix its reputation by introducing more control over advertising and data management.

2. Instagram

Instagram is an amazing platform for brands since it gives you so many opportunities to show off your product: photos, videos, Stories, galleries, filters, and more. It now boasts more than one billion monthly active users.

What's great about the platform is that it's popular among all generations in all countries. 80% of Instagram users follow a business account. 73% of U.S. teens say Instagram is the best way for brands to reach them with new products or promotions.

Moreover, the platform itself facilitates shopping by adding shopping tags and checkout options to the posts. 130 million Instagram accounts tap on a shopping post to learn more about products every month.

3. TikTok

Although TikTok is a relatively new platform, its rapid growth made it an important source of brand awareness for social media users, especially Gen Z.

TikTok now has 800 million active users worldwide, and 41 percent of these users are aged between 16 and 24. So, if you want to reach a younger audience, TikTok is the place to be.

TikTok's algorithm is also amazing for niche and specific products since it curates your feed based on your interests. It makes your job of finding new followers easier - the algorithm will push your content into the feeds of your potential audience.

Moreover, TikTok recently launched new ways to advertise on the app, giving brands more opportunities to attract customers.

4. Twitter

According to Hubspot, Twitter is a source of product discoveries for many people.

Because of its quick nature and ability to connect to basically anyone, it's a perfect place to ask for recommendations. SproutSocial shows that 53% of consumers recommend businesses or products in tweets while a further 48% follow through to purchase those products or services.

5. YouTube

There's a debate on whether YouTube is actually a social media platform or more of a streaming platform or content platform. Nevertheless, it's one of the most popular platforms out there.

More and more people are looking up product reviews on the platform. Keep in mind that 80% of people who said that they watched a YouTube video related to a product they want to buy said that they did so at the beginning of their buying process.

If you're ready to invest your time in creating content for YouTube, it can be a highly rewarding task. Just look at the BonAppetit channel that belongs to the magazine of the same name. It has almost 6 million subscribers and more than 1,3 billion views when the total circulation for the magazine doesn't exceed 1,600,000 copies in a year.

Conclusion

As you see, the data and our daily experience on the Internet show that it's hard to argue that social media influence purchase decisions. The impact of social media on customer purchase decisions can be explained by many factors: social proof, the penetration of social media, and the availability of online retail.

However, it's getting more and more difficult to make your brand stand out on social media. Focusing on the right platform, building creative social media marketing campaigns, and using up-to-date technologies will help you with that.

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What's the impact of social media on consumer buying decisions? How does buying on social media look today? How can it change in the future?

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The set of everyday manifestations, thoughts, ideals, and habits shared by a group of people is known as contemporary culture. This is passed down through communication, which creates a community in which these expressions increase and become traditions, activities, and purposes passed down from generation to generation. Recognizing the internet's impact on society and culture is crucial. The Internet has a significant cultural influence. It has so many effects that they may be considered a different culture. We can help make the internet more useful by focusing on the accuracy of the information and understanding its limitations.

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(H) Miner, Body Ritual Among the Nacerima

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(H) Miner, Body Ritual Among the Nacerima

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The Nacirema's most important values are teeth, breast, and beauty. The amount of shrines that members of the society have displays their status and influence. The oddest part of the Nacirema culture, in my opinion, is their fixation with mouth rituals. Because the Nacirema culture performs daily rituals and visits their shrines, the Nacirema culture is unique. Nacirema is an American word spelt backwards. This story is attempting to convince us to look at our own culture from the outside in order to see how weird other cultures are. When it comes down to it, we're just as alien to other cultures as they are to us.The goal of this research is to explore how we might study a different culture from the outside while also understanding our own culture from within.

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JCB 50 contrasting Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives

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JCB 50 contrasting Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives

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When Marx speaks about fetish, he is not referring to sexual urges; rather, he is referring to the other aspects of social context that are often disregarded. Commodity fetishism has overtaken the relationships that go into making a product; the brand has been "fetishized," and consumers do not understand the types of work that has gone into it. Individuals are exposed to the reality about food from a Marxist perspective. For instance, despite the fact that bird soup is one of the most expensive soups in the world, many are unaware of how workers risk their lives to collect it, contrary to Marxism's focus on capitalist struggle and exploitation. The emphasis of Durkheimian ideas is on understanding how society as a whole comes together. In sociological terms, Durkheimian perspectives emphasize how food brings people together and functions as a totem. For instance, when it comes to Thanksgiving and ham, many North Americans associate ham with family, tradition, and national identity ideals. A technique of bringing society together through a set of shared morals and values.

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According to C. Wright Mills' "The Promise," a person's life and actions are influenced by society and what is going on around them at the moment. In his work, Mills claims that the sociological imagination aids us in comprehending each person's history, lifestyles, habits, and/or customs. It also enables us to comprehend the impact that society may have on an individual, as well as how "historical" events contributed to this. According to what he wrote, in order to comprehend this "imagination," we must be able to link a person's public or personal concerns to societal events at the moment.Because each person comes from a different culture and background, they may react to society in different ways. For example, a person of a given religion may find accepting pre marital sex extremely difficult, while people of other religions or those who are more open minded will not be affected. Those who reject it may become severely dissatisfied with society as a result.

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Until recently, sociologists mostly ignored food because it was seen as simply biological, something we required to survive, However, when you consider what we eat, who we eat it with, and where we eat it, it is very much social. For instance, Food's significance in Filipino culture.There isn't a Filipino event, big or small, that doesn't include food. The host ensures that the visitors are warmly welcomed, entertained, and generously fed with carefully selected meals to suit the occasion, whether it is held at a restaurant or at home. When visitors arrive to our houses, they are considered as family. This is one of the reasons why Filipinos are recognized for their hospitality.I believe that what separates Filipino cuisine is that our traditional dishes have been influenced by ingredients and flavors from a variety of cultures (Spanish, Chinese, Malay, and American) that have influenced the Philippines' long history.Food plays an important role in a place's culture, not only in locals' daily lives, but also in strangers' opinions of that place. The sharing of food is the interchange of culture, therefore learning about a place's cuisine can provide a wealth of information about its culture and way of life.

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The Importance of Food in Culture (Philippines)

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Hall describes the many sounds humans create and how we communicate with one another . Hall understands the significance of eyes and what eye contact entails., what we consider to be normal communication is almost certainly not. Communication can be verbal as well as nonverbal, such as body language. We utilize nonverbal communication all the time; for example, when someone is loud and irritates us, we make a different expression to show them how we feel. All people communicate on different levels at the same time, but are usually aware of only the verbal dialogue and don't realize that they respond to nonverbal. I included the video of Prince Charles interview because it shows how facial expression reveals what he is trying to conceal .He was mostly calm, but there were body language clues that revealed the emotions he was trying to hide.

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How Prince Andrew accidentally revealed his filthiest secret:

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Candace Clark demonstrates that the emotional experience of sympathy has its own history, logic, and life. Despite the fact that sympathy appears to be a natural, instinctive response, humans are not born knowing when, for whom, and under what circumstances sympathy is acceptable. Instead, they learn complex, extremely specialized norms—different rules for men and women—that dictate when to feel or show sympathy, when to claim it, and how to accept it.  For instance, Even if older individuals in prison commit heinous acts, I can't seem to forget that they are elderly and frail. I used to work as a nurse in the San Joaquin County Jail, where I met prisoners who were dying and needed help breathing; prisoners who were so old and frail that they needed assistance getting out of bed and into wheelchairs; and prisoners who lacked the mental and physical ability to bathe, eat, or go to the bathroom on their own. I know that they did the most gruesome acts, but I can't forget that they are still human and needs dignity.

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What is Prison like for Old People? - Prison Talk 11.17

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(JCB)  Appendix (401-424)  Advertising/Research methods

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(JCB)  Appendix (401-424)  Advertising/Research methods

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Sociologists use two sorts of theories: idiographic and nomothetic explanations. Idiographic descriptions are quite specific, but nomothetic descriptions are more generic or vague. Because they are precise and incorporate descriptions, idiographic explanations are frequently utilized to create theories. There is quantitative as well as qualitative data to consider. Qualitative data has traits and descriptions. Statics that describe the thing are provided via quantitative data. This will assist you in determining which questions you will use in your research.
When conducting research, it's critical to be cautious and pick the type of study you want to undertake and how you want to conduct it. There are always factors that can influence the outcome.

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(H)      29-47: Henslin, Doing Sociological Research

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A Research Model is the key to a successfully conducted research. I learned that there are six types of research methods, they are; Surveys, Secondary Analysis, Documents, Experiments, Unobtrusive Measures, and Participant Observation. All of these methods are equally important and useful research tools. The first step in the process is to identify a problem or develop a research question.  For instance, the topic of Divorce. Next step is a sociologist would narrow down his or her topic by using a research question to focus on a subject that he or she is most interested. For instance the question; What caused your marriage to end? The sociologist's next step will be to research the information that has previously been produced on this topic, which will allow him or her to strengthen their research by not repeating ideas that have already been explored. The next step is hypothesis. For instance, The idea that can be presented is "Cultural differences causes a divorce". Following this study model, the researcher would now select one of the research methods that best suits his or her needs. Now he or she would gather data that is both valid and reliable in order to construct a suitable research. The data would now be analyzed to see if the theory was correct. Last step is Sharing results in which the researcher writes about the data acquired, the research method employed, and the information available previous to his or her investigation.

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63-72: Pager, Would You Hire an Ex-Convict?

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63-72: Pager, Would You Hire an Ex-Convict?

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When people are facing criminal charges, almost certainly they begin to consider their future. They're probably concerned about more than just spending time in jail or having to pay penalties. They're also concerned about their career and whether or not they will be able to find work with something that will be on their record for the rest of their life.
With a criminal record, it's more difficult to find work. Even if you qualify for an initial interview, some jobs are out of reach. Your chances may be also influenced by the job you're applying for.  For example, a felony conviction prevents you from owning a gun, making any profession that needs you to carry a gun impossible, or if your convicted of money laundering then you can no longer work in a bank or anything that has something to do with money. I don't blame employers for not trusting people with criminal backgrounds; they simply want to safeguard their company. Who would want to work with people with bad conduct? Race  also has a significant role in making it difficult for persons with criminal records to find work. Employers were 50 percent less likely to call white people with criminal backgrounds. However, it was a far cry from the treatment given to black applicants.  For black applicants with out records, only 14% received call backs while white applicants with records has 34%.  A white applicant with a felony past appears to do equally well, if not better, than a black applicant with no criminal history. These findings imply that businesses regard minority job applicants in the same light as whites fresh out of prison. It is sad to see this data, that even though we are fighting for equality in our country , there's still hidden bias everywhere. Blacks are more impacted by their criminal records than whites, and as a result, they have less job chances and are more likely to re - offend out of frustration.

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Required entry: JCB p. 105 Coffee Shop Ethnography

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Required entry: JCB p. 105 Coffee Shop Ethnography

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I always watch people's behaviors wherever I go. I was an observant person, so it was sort of a pastime for me to hang out and observe my surroundings. I go to the drive-through coffee store (Starbucks) a few blocks from my house almost every day. Last Tuesday 9/14/21, I made the decision to order my coffee inside Starbucks. Upon walking in, the aroma of coffee reaches me. Isn't fascinating that the smell of  coffee is enough to wake us up in the morning? I could hear jazz music playing in the background as I walked.This nostalgia makes my heart feel warm & fuzzy. It  just makes me excited to see my favorite season roll around again. I love autumn and this is the right kind of vibes to put me right into the spirit of it. While I was observing, I noticed two Caucasian women in their early twenties. They place their drink and meal orders, converse with one another, and wait for their order to be called out. I also observed three women( 2 Caucasians and 1 Asian). Who appeared to be in their late 40's sitting on their table in my right corner. They were all dressed in scrubs and looked as if they had just gotten from work. 2 of the ladies were using their phone while the other one was enjoying her coffee. As I approached the counter, I saw that the three female baristas who prepare the drinks are very chatty and like conversing with those to whom she is serving drinks. Those baristas were all Caucasians, and I believe they were between the ages of 25 and 30. They gladly took my order,  I always order Macchiatos ,but this time I was craving for mocca frappe, so I order one. Once I've received my order, I look for an open table and take a seat.  The coffee shop appeared to be empty, yet there were a swarm of cars outside. I saw both fancy and ordinary cars lining up to order at the drive-through cashiers. People may have chosen to order through the drive-through due to the pandemic. I miss the days when shy, quiet people could meet other shy, quiet people in places like this, and you could sit in the peaceful beauty of coffee, jazz, and people you care about. It was a good time. God, I miss the days before Covid. After school, my buddies and I would walk down to the neighborhood coffee shop, which was cozy and had a homie vibe to it. We'd go out and purchase some coffee and food, then sit until it was dark outside. I really enjoyed it, but I guess we won't be able to do it until next winter. I noticed that the employees were really friendly, whereas the other customers seemed to be minding their own business. It used to be a friendly atmosphere whenever I go there ,but I guess because we have to wear a mask it changes how people act towards each other .  Starbucks is a multinational coffee company that serves individuals of different ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. However, at the time of my visit, I saw that the majority of their customers were Caucasians in their early 20s to late 40s. I can also see that the rich, middle class, and poor appreciated coffee based on the cars that were waiting at the drive through. Everyone was excited to get their hands on it. Despite the fact that it is quieter, many people drive through on their way to work or home.

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  (JCB)  Chapter 10    Branding/The Self and Social Interaction 

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Everyone is unique in their own way, but there's always a part of us that wants to do what others do to fit in. I agree , that the way we express our uniqueness is through the things we purchase and display  to the outside world.  When ever I see a new trend as something I would wear or use. I'll say it is my style. For instance, I always like girly stuff and my wardrobe consist of pink tops, skirts and high heels. I also collect branded bags such as LV ,Chanel, YSL bags. I show them a part of my identity through my style.

Like everyone else in the country, I  wanted to feel cool, so I always get the most expensive items for myself. I slipped into a frequent social trap. Companies always know how to market their products, and society can't seem to get enough of it. I'm young, therefore I feel obligated to keep up with new fashion trends. At least, that's what society convinces me of. We as a society were obsessed with who was superior, more popular, or wealthier. We rely on others opinions to define as  rather than figuring out who we really are.

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 (H)      135-146: Goffman, The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life

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 (H)      135-146: Goffman, The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life

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According to Goffman, we put on a mask to appeal to society. I agree!  We don't just play one part; we play a variety of them. The people with whom we interact determine the roles we play. Goffman also believes that we don't have a true self, but rather a series of masks that we put on when we interact with others and I couldn't agree more. We act which ever role fits at the exact moment.For instance, when I'm with my closest friends, I act differently than when I'm with my family, or when I'm at work, I act professional, but when I'm at home with my husband, I act goofy. Because we all play numerous parts in our lives, I believe that there is no such thing as a true self.

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(H)      249-264: Thompson, Handling the Stigma of Handling the Dead

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(H)      249-264: Thompson, Handling the Stigma of Handling the Dead

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In our society , Morticians don’t have a high social standing. They were stigmatized because of the type of work they do. When I was younger I used to believed that Morticians have no emotion at all. I always ask "How can someone see dead people and not be affected by it"?  It's not every day that you bring up the subject of death. Talking about death is unsettling and even frightening for most people. For their jobs, morticians and funeral directors are stigmatized and regarded as weird. They are in charge of prepping and washing the corpse in preparation for the families. I think that the stigma came from the perception that these people profited on other people's grief, and others believed it was simply due to their work with the dead.

My entire perspective on the funeral industry has changed once I became a nurse. I became a nurse, because most of my family are nurses. It was just something I know growing up. It's not hard for me to accept the profession. I often hear "It takes a strong stomach and a good therapist to be a nurse". I used to be terrified of dead people, but as I've seen more of them, I got used to it. I've realized that Death should not be feared upon. Even if it's a sensitive topic to most people, it is a part of life .  Same thing with morticians,  I noticed that most of the time they do this kind of job because it is passed through generations. It's their business, It's the type of work they know.  I realized that even though they deal with the dead it doesn't make them emotionless, and they do care. That's why they tried so hard to remove the stigma of death.
I respect their profession because they help grieving family to ensures that all of the necessary items are present in the funeral, so that the family members who had lost a loved one could concentrate solely on feeling better.

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  (JCB)  Chapter 5:  Shopping/Social Order

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  (JCB)  Chapter 5:  Shopping/Social Order

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In general, we shop because we've been taught to do so in order to meet our material needs in our daily lives. It's the most practical way to meet the most of our basic demands in today's world. But, more than anything else, shopping is a psychological experience. If you can afford it and have the self-discipline and ability to say No to any and all types of purchasing, you can always refuse to do any shopping for the rest of your life.
We shop to have fun and to prove to ourselves that we can afford such amazing things in this hyper-connected world. retailers have always targeted us, no matter where we are in the world.   It's even a crazy experience, given that we're essentially 'purchasing,' which is where the term'shopping' came from. Amazingly, for some of us, it's a therapeutic experience. And we're still coming up with new ways to improve many areas of our collective shopping experiences. We've even figured out how to profit from our shopping habits. We've even started conducting online purchasing, which is still in its infancy.

For me , I shop for instant gratification; buying items gives me a huge rush. I, on the other hand, frequently use it as a coping mechanism. . I shop when I'm depressed,or when I'm bored and it makes me feel better. It's usually just temporary, and it's sometimes followed by buyer's remorse. But it's an indescribable experience that I enjoy.

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(H)      269-276: Meyer, If Hitler Asked You...

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Milgram's experiment sparked my interest. In my honest opinion, I believe I would have shocked a total stranger because of how obedient I am. Especially if the teacher assured me that the shocks were completely harmless. Of course, I would do it if I were under Hitler's authority. It is about life and death situation. It is also about my worry of putting my family in danger if I don't agree with his request.

In my opinion, there's few reasons why  I believe participants obeyed and continued. It is because the researchers had legal authority to perform the study. We are taught to obey and listen to those in positions of trust or higher authority, such as police officers, doctors, and teachers and etc.The trust that we give to authorities is pretty strong. Second is Because the participant would not be held accountable for the consequences. This means that  they will not feel as much guilt as they would if they took full responsibility. Next is some people are born with a personality that makes them believe that they have little control over their lives. For instance in Psychology, "external locus of control". A student believes the grade reflects the teacher's bias because he has an external locus of control. Too much studying is a waste of time for them. Finally, it is due to environmental concerns, such as those experienced by people in China against those experienced by people in the Philippines. Because they grew up with strict parenting, Chinese people are more obedient than Filipinos. They are more likely to obey those who are superior to them and to bully those who are inferior.

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There is broad consensus both within and outside China that the existing regime relies primarily, if not solely, on performance for its legitimacy. Hence the popular theses of "resilient authoritarianism" and "adaptive authoritarianism": the Chinese party-state has to do and has been doing everything possible to navigate a complex and sometimes unstable domestic and international environment to guarantee economic prosperity, social stability, public goods provision and a dignified global image.

The thesis of performance-based legitimacy easily outperforms competing theories when it comes to explaining why Chinese obey today. Clearly official ideology dose not enchant anymore and the traditional Confucian values have yet to regain the sacrosanct status they once enjoyed. The glory of revolutionary triumph has waned, while the procedural backing of the government - especially in the form of open competitive elections through which the governed can express their consent - is absent. In fact, the success in providing the Chinese people with material certainties is now generally considered the cornerstone of the Chinese regime, making Vaclav Havel's observation of Eastern Europe thirty-odd years ago quite appropriate for describing China today: "the post-totalitarian system has been built on foundations laid by the historical encounter between dictatorship and the consumer society."

So yes, the performance legitimacy thesis has a great deal explanatory power. It explains why Chinese governors, central and even more so local are so obsessed with maintaining high GDP growth each and every year. It also explains why the Party designates "moderately prosperous society" and "medium-level developed country", rather than communist society to be the mid- to long-term national goal. It is once again confirmed by the recent "Chinese Dream" slogan used by President Xi Jinping, who pledged in his first press conference as head of state better education, jobs, income, healthcare, dwelling conditions and environment to the Chinese people.

But the problem of resting regime legitimacy largely upon performance is two-fold: one obvious and the other less so. The obvious problem is that such legitimacy is unstable. The less obvious issue is that it hardly tells the whole story, obscuring some very important characteristics of the Chinese collective psyche today.

At its core, the performance-based legitimacy proposition tends to reduce the state-people relationship to an exchange between, particularly in the Chinese case, obedience and welfare. This fits nicely not only with the social contract metaphor but also with the existential status of contemporary China as a market society. A cruder but popular version of this exchange theory of legitimacy brings taxation into the picture: absent the practice of "no taxation without representation", Chinese taxpayers are effectively paying for state services. In this type of exchange, tax, as a crucial symbol for obedience to the regime, is essentially a price or investment for goods or returns supplied by the state. An even cruder formulation, used by Charles Tilly to describe state-making in historical Europe, is not wholly irrelevant to China: the state is quintessentially a protection racket that charges the people for its services.
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The extent to which people obey the state is therefore determined by the continuity and quality of such goods, returns or services, which are and never will be fully assured given the vicissitudes of all human communities. It is no wonder that the Party is now itself highly concerned with this shaky foundation on which it commands obedience from the people after decades of rapid development. And unsurprisingly, the constantly invoked grounds for criticizing the government in China is that it does not perform well enough to deserve what it takes from the people. In other words, the exchange of people's obedience for the State's performance is not a good deal.

Yet despite the fact that such criticisms are pervasive online and are evident in the growing number of mass protests in recent years, the Chinese party-state seems to be far from reaching the tipping point at which the overall obedience of the people is lost. Many explanations have been proffered to why " the coming collapse of China " never seems to come, and why the performance-obedience exchange persists. By and large the reason is said to be either that the general performance of China's party-state is not really all that bad or that the Chinese people are culturally more submissive than usual. While both propositions hold some water, they fail to account for the fact that most Chinese do not view their relationship with the government purely as an exchange or transaction. There are at least two additional elements in the thinking of the majority of Chinese when they extend their obedience to the regime.

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First, gratitude plays an important role. Socrates justified his acceptance of the death penalty imposed by the Athenian jury in part on the grounds that citizens should display their gratitude to the state by obeying its laws. This idea has been well echoed in China, where grandparents are grateful for national independence and parents for the economic prosperity apparently achieved by the party-state. In particular, it is worth noting that Chinese born between the 1950s and 1970s, who constitute the bulk of the propertied class in China today, normally consider themselves to have benefited enormously from policy changes in the reform era, which opened up more life opportunities. They have also enjoyed benefits such as guaranteed employment and free university. So they remain somewhat grateful to the regime for providing both these tangible and intangible benefits.
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Second, the long Chinese tradition of equating country, state and family also contributes. Calling local governors the "father-mother official" is an old habit that dies hard. The allusion to Party as the "dear mother" remains prevalent in textbooks, songs and school essays. Arguably this might be a form of mass indoctrination, but the convenient conflation of country with state is subtly and meticulously preserved to the extent that the perceived Chinese identity or membership alone feeds nationalism and patriotism that lends unconditional support to the state. Analogizing the government to parents softens and lubricates its relationship with the people, since Chinese in general are more than willing to keep harmony within the family and ward off criticism from outside.

It is these feelings that encourage most Chinese to think of themselves not as consumers, investors or those "protected" by gangs in a cold exchange with the party-state. Instead, they imagine themselves to be appreciative beneficiaries or family members who do not and should not calculate, negotiate or argue heartlessly with the party-state as the benefactor or parents. Of course, this is not to say that people never become dissatisfied under the two scenarios. But the people-state bond is much more intimate and firmer than exchange theories suggest, entailing not just obedience but allegiance and loyalty. In this way, gratitude-based and membership-based legitimacy effectively complements performance-based legitimacy and this is probably why Chinese in general at least obey their government today.

Nevertheless, by no means are these two additional forms of legitimacy immune to problems. First, they can be influenced by the erosion of exchange-oriented theories of legitimacy. Moreover, gratitude-based legitimacy is weakened by the fact that the younger generation shares little of their parents' or grandparents' gratitude. On the one hand, as the reformist Vice Premier Wang Yang openly admitted last year, public well-being cannot be viewed as a benevolent bestowment from the Party and government, but as the end results of people's own pursuits. Thus the people should be thankful to themselves alone. It is even harder to claim gratitude when the party-state itself is sometimes regarded as a barrier to happiness.

On the other hand, gratitude is usually at play when benefits are conferred in some altruistic manner and with some special efforts or sacrifice. Historically, this was true of the Communist Party, with its struggles and martyrs. But it appears much less so today, when the Party and bureaucracy are swelling, functioning suboptimally and clinging to monopolistic powers.

Similarly, membership-based legitimacy faces the challenge of excessive paternalism, which may well disrupt the familial ties. Also problematic is that Chinese party-state may never truly be open and brave enough to learn from other countries, fearing the risk of diluting its own Chineseness. This intransigence could ultimately diminish its standing as a respected and reliable family member.
Chun Peng is a DPhil candidate in law, at Oxford University.
In the long run, these two complementary factors that sustain Chinese obedience to the system are neither sustainable nor cost-effective. China is still in search of a more robust foundation for itself.

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There is broad consensus both within and outside China that the existing regime relies primarily, if not solely, on performance for its legitimacy. Hence the popular theses of "resilient authoritarianism" and "adaptive authoritarianism": the Chinese party-state has to do and has been doing everything possible to navigate a complex and sometimes unstable domestic and international environment to guarantee economic prosperity, social stability, public goods provision and a dignified global image.

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Required entry: JCB p. 140  Shopping for "we-ness"

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Required entry: JCB p. 140  Shopping for "we-ness"

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We are concerned about our sense of belonging in today's society. We dislike being left out of anything, which causes us to change our ways, lifestyles, interpersonal relationships, and interests. Some of us may even completely change our shopping habits in order to fit in with a particular social group.

I myself is guilty of this. I remember way back in high school that I bought something using my savings to fit in.  Back in the early 2000's low rise jeans was so popular. All the pretty and skinny girls where wearing it in school. It was popularized by Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and all other A list celebrities. I felt as though I'm one of those pretty girls while I'm wearing it.  I believe it fulfilled my desire to fit in with the girls at school as a high school student, but looking back at an old photo of myself wearing it. What am I thinking, I wondered? I felt it looked fine on me at the time, but it does not.With those jeans, my stomach protruded and my butt crack was visible. I realized that a trend, no matter how fashionable, is not for everyone. I'm curious now what my peers thought of me when I wore those jeans in high school. Its so embarrassing.

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Mandatory padlet post: 3 Ascribed statuses  and 3 Achieve statuses. 

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Mandatory padlet post: 3 Ascribed statuses  and 3 Achieve statuses. 

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Ascribed status:
1. I a Woman
2.  I am a sister
3.  I am Filipino

Achieved status:
1.I'm Christian
2. I'm a nurse
3. I'm a student

Nurses are responsible for a variety of tasks, including patient care, communication with doctors, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring. Nurses, who make up the largest healthcare occupation in the United States, play an important role in medical institutions and have a wide range of career prospects.

Im an Lvn for 6 year now and As much as possible I made sure to treat my patient with respect and dignity.

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 (JCB)   Chapter 3:  Fast Food/Work and Economy

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 (JCB)   Chapter 3:  Fast Food/Work and Economy

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Working at McDonald's is the worst job I've ever had. It was my first job, and every time I pulled into the parking lot, I wanted to smash my head against the steering wheel. Aside from the frequently nasty clients and staff who couldn't care less about their jobs, the compensation is terrible. It's awful to be on your feet for 8 hours a day, getting shouted at by your employer because you are exhausted and needed a second to breathe. Not to mention how gossipy the management are.
In a capitalist economy, one's effort generates revenue for the owners, who then pay workers a small percentage of that earnings. Wage work is defined as "you were forced to sell your labor power for a wage," as Marx put it. Fast food employees in California are underpaid. Fast food employees' pay is insufficient to allow them to live comfortably, as the wage barely covers the cost of living and basic needs. California's housing costs are really high, and most families have turned to multi-family living to make ends meet.

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Mandatory Padlet post : How Group conformity or obedience to authority has affected my life.

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Mandatory Padlet post : How Group conformity or obedience to authority has affected my life.

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In the system of social reality,  We are all led and surrounded by a set of social rules and regulations that we must follow in order to function in society. We follow these standards all of our lives, such as doing well in class, respecting elders, according to community norms, and so on. When we break from the norms that exist within our culture, environment, family, or social groupings, we are frequently pressured by others to adhere to the ideas and values held by other members of the group.

There was a time when obeying authority had a beneficial impact on my life. It's when I obey my parents. My parents were quite strict when I was growing up. Even at 18, I am not permitted to have a boyfriend. I am unable to sleep over at a friend's house like most people do. All I do is go to school, come home, and assist my family in our small business "sari-sari" store. I've always envied my peers for being able to enjoy and do anything they want. Growing up My parents are always emphasizing the importance of education. They advised me that "if you are educated, you would never go hungry" and that "you must have your own money and not rely on your spouse for financial support." I'll never forget their advise on how to be an independent woman, So that's why I'm here in this class so I can continue to further my career. I'm glad I followed it. I feel that the wisdom they instilled in me shaped who I am today.I'm grateful to my parents for helping me grow into the responsible adult I am today.

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1. Denim pants- From China
2. Tank top - From China
3. Shoes - From USA
4. MAke up bag - FRom China
5. Shorts - From China
6. Pen - From China
7. LV bag- From Italy
8. Scrubs suit- From China
9. Charger - From China
10. Earphone- From China
The majority of my possessions come from China. This demonstrates America's reliance on China. I think we need to reduce our reliance on China.in my opinion, is the absolute last thing our public leaders should do. It seems evident to me that there is a global awareness and willingness to publicly accept that a China is a huge threat to global stability and security, as well as an immoral dictatorship with a long history of human rights violations and other abuses. America should outsource locally so American can benefit From it. We're not just helping our economy it will also give job opportunities to all Americans.

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(H)      411-424: Ehrenreich, Nickeled and Dimed

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(H)      411-424: Ehrenreich, Nickeled and Dimed

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Barbara Ehrenreich discusses her experiment of living as if she were poor in this article. She began to notice the challenges, and it became difficult for her to get through the days. We often overlook the hardships of the poor because we do not live in or near poverty. We have a tendency to take things for granted. Things as basic as a roof over our heads or the food that we eat. So many times complained about my life, yet I've forgotten how fortunate I am to have so many options. The poor are grateful to even have a meal for the day. It amazes me how ungrateful we become after we become accustomed to having money. This essay reminded me of all of my challenges, as well as how frequently the things we take for granted are the things that others pray for.

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(H)      497-507: Leidner, Over the Counter at McDonald's

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(H)      497-507: Leidner, Over the Counter at McDonald's

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According to Robin Lender, rationalization is the process of making things more efficient. He gives the example of McDonald's. McDonald's success is due to the fact that it is well-known in every state and country. Many people frequent McDonald's because of the speedy service and consistent quality of the meal. McDonald's serves hundreds of millions of people each year. Most of us have wonderful memories of eating at McDonald's as children. I have nice memories of the Happy meals, which always included toys that could only be obtained by purchasing that item. I genuinely feel that these things that ingrain pleasant memories are what keep us coming back, even if we have grown tired of the flavor and familiarity.

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(H)      535-546: Wishard, Caught Between the Ages

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(H)      535-546: Wishard, Caught Between the Ages

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Technology, spiritual beliefs, and human experiments according to William Van Dusen Wishard, would be the three phases of the future and I agree !People are growing and progressing in technology at such a rapid rate that some people are losing faith in humanity and how we treat one another. People's feelings for one another are weakening. I felt like because of too much information we don't know what to believe anymore. We are lost.   This did not surprise me because I believe many scientists thought these claims to be accurate. Artificial Intelligence have been predicted by several scientists. Many people, I believe, are concerned about robots taking over our employment and the globe. The demand for humans in the workforce is already decreasing. Technology has many advantages and disadvantages. Technology seems to be moving at a fast pace. We may not have a real store in the future; everything will be done online, and this will have an impact on our social skills because we no longer socialize. The future is exciting and scary at the same time.

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Required entry: JCB p. 79 Corporate Ideologies

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Required entry: JCB p. 79 Corporate Ideologies

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A corporate brand that seems to be meaningful in the lives of people around me seems to be Costco. It represents the maximum level of retail warehouse shopping. Its employees are well-cared for, it offers a fantastic selection of bulk products, and customers like scouring the enormous aisles for bargains. I know this because  my husband  and my brother-in-law works in Cost co for a few years now. We have a free membership card so that's our go to store.  I feel like I can buy practically whatever I need from there.Cost co includes free shipping, which I believe makes it more easier for customers to purchase items. The best thing I like about Costco is their employees are paid an average of nearly $21 per hour. That's more than double what Walmart charges. not only they pay a fairly amount they also give a lot of good benefits like affordable health insurance and incentives/bonuses twice a year. I think for these reasons the company can avoid wage protests . Yes, some ideological messages have ascended to the status of hegemony. That is, because Costco provides benefits to its employees, the company would not have to deal with dissatisfied workers, and as a result, their loyal customers will continue to receive excellent service.

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  Required entry: JCB p. 79 Fight for $15

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In this case, I have conflicting feelings. I understand that working in a fast food restaurant is not easy, and that average people deserve decent salary as well, but I believe it is unjust to all those who study and pay tuition to advance in their careers. As an LVN, I believe I invested a significant amount of time in education to be able to perform what I do now. Mine frequently do not rise in tandem with those earning minimum wage.This makes me feel as if my education was  worthless, especially because those who haven't attended school are earning roughly the same as I am. I feel that if this occurs, individuals will no longer return to school; why go to school when you can earn that much money working there? It will stifle growth and have a long-term impact on our economy. If they want to raise their pay, I believe it is only reasonable that we do as well. But I know that it is impossible.

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I find it amusing how the chapter begins by emphasizing that having money is one thing, but spending it in a high-status manner is quite another. In the beginning of the chapter Melissa  was introduced, and she tells us about her coffee experience. I can't relate to her coffee experience because I enjoy coffee, but I can relate to her when it comes to my wine consumption. I've never been a fan of the taste of wine, but I've been drinking it since I've seen rich people do it. I learned that I don't care for wine or any other type of alcoholic beverage, and all I want is to feel validated.I also know a few people who wish to pretend they have high class status.  They always eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant to brag about it on Facebook, despite the fact that I'm sure they don't enjoy it and waste their savings to do so. I noticed that many individuals in the Philippines, regardless of their financial situation, send their children to private schools. We all want to look like we have class. I also noticed a lot of people buying fake luxury bags rather than purchasing a higher-quality bag . High status trends are linked to work circumstances since we all want to belong to the high status class without having to pay for it. As a result, entrepreneurs will mass-produce a huge number of counterfeit brand items, such as purses, and pay workers as little as possible, allowing the entrepreneur to keep the maximum percentage and earn a profit. We are involved as customers because we will buy the knock-offs in order to appear high-class, and hence will be participating in this horrific act. When we may acquire a legitimate item from a well-known and well-paid manufacturer, on the other hand, the genuine item will cost more than the fake item since the genuine item will cost more.
I find it true how we consume things that would make us seem like we have a high social economic status

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(H)      376-382: Gans, The Uses of Poverty

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(H)      376-382: Gans, The Uses of Poverty

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It is unjust and unfair when the poor works harder than the rich but get rewarded more, But I understand how it will be beneficial to our society to have poor people .  I believe that when  everyone is rich then nobody is.
People are only rich in comparison to those who are poor, and there would be a severe economic collapse if everyone had the same amount of money. For instance, Hundreds of millions of people in most emerging economies live on less than a dollar each day. These individuals have no other option than to live in poverty. The poor,  only need to exist in order to fill positions that no one else would be prepared to fill without a sufficient incentive. Basically, if everyone has access to everything in any condition, whether through basic income or something else, it becomes less about "work or starve and die" and more about earning money, pride, social standing, or whatever. Non-essentials. And, I'm guessing, most individuals would refuse to conduct the dirty work from that view point.

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Children learn about their socioeconomic class's culture from an early age, and those lessons impact not only their own conduct and opportunities, but also how others react to them.
Why Working class raise kids to be a working class ? As I have observed, the working class are rewarded for being obedient, dependable, and honest at work. They are not compensated for being independent or questioning management; rather, they advance and are regarded as good employees if they arrive on time, complete their task as directed, and can be relied upon by their employers. However, Middle class are rewarded for taking initiative, being self-directed, and assertive in the workplace. They must complete the task without being informed exactly what to do. I can see why this will reflect in both parenting styles . In result Working-class will teach their children to conform, whereas middle-class families teach their children freedom. Middle-class children are taught to question and negotiate with their instructors' authority, who are supposed to serve and assist them. They learn that when children need assistance, they should ask for it and seek specific accommodations. Working-class children, on the other hand, are taught to respect instructors, to do what they are told, and to avoid bothering teachers , preferring instead to solve their problems on their own.

Due to a lack of resources, working-class children have limited prospects. The distinction between middle-class and low-income children is that middle-class children have more possibilities to develop at a young age, but working-class children must work hard when others have everything.

I was raised by working-class parents in the Philippines. My parents believed that the educational system had failed them and that they had fallen behind. As a small child, I learned that in order to achieve the same goal, I needed to work at least twice as hard as middle-class children. I work hard to further my job, and now that I have a family of my own, I consider myself to be middle-class. I observed a significant difference between the way my parents raised me and the way I raised my child.When you are middle class, you have some freedom. For instance, your child has the opportunity to choose what career they want to pursue, and even if it does not work, there are still a lot of opportunities. When you are working class, you only have a few chances in life due to a lack of resources, so you only choose a career that is considered stable for you. You can't reach your full potential if that's the case.

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Required padlet: How has your class affected your life and choices?

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Required padlet: How has your class affected your life and choices?

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In many respects, my social class has influenced my life and decisions; I believe money has a significant impact on people. Because now that I am middle-class, I am able to live comfortably; I am no longer concerned about how I will pay for food or whether I will have a roof over my head. I don't have to be worried about my son's future now that I have more resources to assist him in achieving his goals. I'm free to go wherever I want. Because I have the best health insurance coverage available, I'm not afraid of being sick. I can now afford life insurance in the event that I pass away, and I also have my own investments that I can rely on to help me retire comfortably when I'm older.There have been numerous changes, but the most significant change is in my thought process. I used to have a low sense of self-worth and I'm always willing to accept less. I have no idea what my work is worth, so I let people walk all over me. But now that I've gained a new perspective on life, I'm not allowing anyone to do that to me anymore. I can now choose where I want to work, I can now quit jobs whenever I want if they are affecting my mental health, or I can just choose what I eat on a daily basis, buying healthier food for my family instead of cheap fast food.

Keep the faith, never give up, and never give up to the fact that you are poor, is the greatest advise I can provide to the poor who are passionate about changing their situation in life. To begin, get rid of your "beaten-down," defeatist mindset. Just like everyone else, you were born with a brain. Don't let other people's criticisms of your material poverty affect you. Don't be mentally "poor," and fight for the best education you can get. Overcome and rise to the top.

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  (H)      395-406: Higley, The U.S. Upper Class

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  (H)      395-406: Higley, The U.S. Upper Class

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I've learnt a lot more about the upper class than I thought I knew; I had no idea the wealthy and upper class go to such lengths to maintain their social status. The wealthy desire to remain wealthy, respected, and powerful. Most people can agree that if we had the opportunity to attend colleges like Yale or Harvard, we would take advantage of it, but that requires money. The ultra-wealthy are known as the one percent for a reason. It's nearly impossible to become wealthy on your own. It astounds me that once someone is affluent or famous, almost everything is provided to them for free.

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Required entry: Watch the Youtube video "Wealth Inequality in the United States"

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Required entry: Watch the Youtube video "Wealth Inequality in the United States"

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This is such a great video. The clean and well presented motion graphics make it 100x better and more accessible to people than any sort of article of text would. Everybody needs to see this.. This video is mind boggling! I had such a new perspective on things. I'd always heard of the 1%, but I'd never really understood what it meant. How could this be possible? What can we, as Americans, do to make a difference? It amazes me that the majority of the population only possesses 7% of the money in the United States. This video drastically altered my perception of our financial condition and what it means to be poor and middle-class. People say that we need to work harder and educate ourselves financially. I agree with that statement. When you’re working a minimum wage job it’s hard to focus on that sometimes when you’re struggling to get by. Of course you should try to educate yourself but not everyone has that opportunity. There are so many well educated middle class people with good business and product ideas but have no way to build capital other than go into debt with loans from financial organizations that will screw them at the first opportunity. If people working good jobs that require skills earned more they could save and start their own enterprises. By the time most have built up some spare cash they are almost at retirement so can't take the risk. I believe that the only way that is going to change is when wealth cannot influence politics. The first step towards wealth equality is by setting caps on political spending, provided by the state to eligible parties. If every party has only 10 million dollars to spend, and no more, they will make it count, and they will not be held to ransom by the corporations funding their marketing.
It is getting worse and worse for the kids now growing up,
I have kids of my own and I worry they will lose their lives in revolutions, because they will not be able to tolerate this life especially that they are the internet generation and they see people in social media flashing their riches in daily basis.

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What is race? What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?

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What is race? What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?

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For me, race refers to how society perceives and classifies you depending on your appearance, particularly the color of your skin. It's a type of human classification that was created to separate us as individuals. To tell you the truth  I was shocked about the issue of race in America when I first came here. In the Philippines race was not tackled , it was something new to me. It is completely ridiculous to ask such a question on a form. In the Philippines, (and in most part of the world), people would be baffled if asked such a question. What does it matter, legally? I don't really know why . If I have to guess, it's social engineering.  It is to decide causation/relationship of conduct with relevant societies, so that compensatory changes might be made inside existing social constructions.

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Race is a subjective concept that is used to categorize people based on various of factors such as ancestral heritage and social identity. I learned about race through media, textbooks, and my experiences in my communities. I decide what others race based on where they originally came from .For instance, my husband's mother is Norwegian, and his father's ancestors are German. They're all blondes with blue eyes. I classify them as Caucasians or white people. People labeled me as Asian because I live in Asia and had all of the classic Asian characteristics. They also labeled me as such because of my culture.

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(JCB)  Chapter 6:  Sports/Race (Omit Section 4, 164-169)

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(JCB)  Chapter 6:  Sports/Race (Omit Section 4, 164-169)

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Sports provide numerous benefits to those who participate in or watch them. People from different walks of life support and participate in the same sports teams. I never participated in sports, but in high school, I enjoyed watching games because it was there that I met people from other cliques or groups with whom I would not ordinarily associate.
In sports, race has always been a factor. People assume that if you're African American, you're a basketball player. People of color were discriminated against, and it was considered that if you were Caucasian, you were not excellent at sports. I also heard about Black people can't swim so they can't be swimmers. People labeling a sport or a person based on race or ethnicity, in my opinion, is racist. When it comes to sports, I believe we sometimes overlook a player's race-based decision and assumptions about that race's powers or lack of any of the above.

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          (JCB)  Chapter 12: Music/Racism and Cultural Appropriation

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          (JCB)  Chapter 12: Music/Racism and Cultural Appropriation

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People's musical tastes are influenced by a variety of factors, including what our parents listened to and where they grew up. I listen to a variety of music depending on how I'm feeling at the time, but I usually listen to the music I was exposed to as a kid. What I consider to be good music isn't for everyone.
I listen to a variety of songs from various radio stations. I've noticed that the radio includes a wide range of music, from Spanish, Korean to English. "The music industry has had the power to control what we end up hearing on the radio," I agree with the author. "Getting publicity for their music through radio play" was also true in the 1950s, according to the author. "When we hear music on the radios, we get familiar with the songs and artists, which helps sell their records."
Especially because the songs is played over and over. Radio stations have made music available to people of all ages and races. I don't believe that one's age or race has anything to do with the music they listen to. It's all based on personal preference.

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      (H)      360-368: Page, Showing My Color

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      (H)      360-368: Page, Showing My Color

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In the section of the book titled "Showing My Color," Page discusses and recounts recollections from his childhood as a young African-American kid, when the world was just beginning to emerge from the era of racism. He tells how racism and segregation were huge when he was a kid, but as he grew older, it faded away. However, even as he grew older, he could still detect that it was still happening, just in different forms. Reading this books made me sad .
Growing up, I didn't have similar experiences because I was Filipino. Yes, I was discriminated against, but never to the kind of obvious racism that Page endured. I never understood why African Americans have had to cope with so much prejudice in the past, and why it persists today. Every single one of us is a human being. It's a misconception to imagine that racism isn't as bad as it was a few years ago. I believe that the BLM movement has brought it to our notice more than ever before. As Humans, it is our responsibility to spread tolerance and love. Only what we make an attempt to change can be changed.

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                        (H)      369-375: Ezekiel, The Racist Mind

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                        (H)      369-375: Ezekiel, The Racist Mind

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Ezekiel shows us about hate groups and helps us discover more about oneself. He is a Jewish University of Michigan professor. He began interviewing hate organizations and studying their rallies . It was interesting to hear about someone's Caucasian experience. True, most persons in positions of power are white men, with a few exceptions. The majority of our elective government is Caucasian, including most presidents of the United States and members of the House of Representatives. White supremacy (the belief that white people are racially superior) and neo-Nazism are not new, but what motivates these hostile ideologies? I believe that racial prejudice is motivated by a desire to belong.We live in a time when racism and prejudice are becoming increasingly evident to the naked eye, and individuals who organize this movement have been found to have unhappy lives; in reality, those who are active in a white racism organization movement utilize racism to get by and provide meaning to their lives. I was surprised by how much courage Ezekiel musters while reading The Racist Mind; in this case, in order to conduct his research, Ezekiel had to disclose himself as a Jew to white militant racists.White supremacy's community aspect is so powerful that even someone who discovers they have nonwhite heritage can be welcomed.

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(JCB)  Chapter 7: Toys/Gender, Sex and Sexuality

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(JCB)  Chapter 7: Toys/Gender, Sex and Sexuality

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I agree that our ideas about what is suitable for boys or girls is socially constructed. The "gender socialization" theory explains why boys and girls are socialized differently. That is, according to their gender roles, boys and girls are supposed to behave differently. The look of the genital and society's expectations of gender roles from various sexes are used to assign roles. For instance, boys are encouraged to play with guns, instilling in them the belief that they have no right to be afraid and that they should instead be strong and aggressive. Girls, on the other hand, are encouraged to play with dolls and miniature kitchen sets. This is to teach the girls that they must be gentle, subservient, and caretakers, among other things.Most of the time, we raise children based on their gender, rather than allowing them to grow and flourish without our preconceived ideas of what a boy or girl should be.

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   (JCB)   Chapter 11: Beauty/Ideology and Intersectionality

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   (JCB)   Chapter 11: Beauty/Ideology and Intersectionality

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Our parents or caregivers teach us that beauty comes from within and how we treat others as children, but the media and others tell our children that they must be and seem beautiful like celebrities in order to be accepted similarly or better. We teach that people are judged by their appearance. The chapter discusses how she searched the word "beauty" and came up with images of slim, pale feminine people. It reminded me of the glossy magazines and novels that feature exceptionally skinny and tall women. It demonstrates how beauty is formed socially.
This is what makes us women feel uneasy about our bodies and appearance.
We frequently compare ourselves to others particularly those we see on social media.I think it's ridiculous that society believes that having lighter skin or being slim is better. With the popularity of Instagram, the term "Insta Baddie" has been developed to characterize very trendy girls with flawless makeup. With thick winged eyeliner and long-sleeve turtle neck crop-tops mixed with torn jeans and heels, this is an example of the type of lady that is desired at this moment. Only a few years ago, it would have been unusual to see a girl wearing a crop top or pants with rips because it appeared to make the girl look low-class. The point is that the definition of beauty is constantly evolving, but there should be no such thing as a standard. Nobody should expect someone to look, speak, or dress a specific way because humans aren't meant to be restricted to the small boxes we try to force one other into. We were not created to please others; rather, we were created to be ourselves.

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(H)      161-172: Henslin, On Becoming Male

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(H)      161-172: Henslin, On Becoming Male

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In the past, it was usual for women to wish to have sons so that they could have a male to run the family when they couldn't. Men had significantly greater privileges than women until roughly 1920, as is well documented. Men have always demonstrated and been raised to feel superior to women.
Boys and men are frequently expected to be emotionless and to be brave and strong. When a man or a boy cries, it is frequently considered that they are not masculine. We expect males to be tough and tell them that they can't have dolls or have too many emotions when they are given cars, trucks, and tools at a young age.

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   (H)      173-179: Eder, On Becoming Female

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   (H)      173-179: Eder, On Becoming Female

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According to Eder, attractiveness played a big role in middle school cheerleading tryouts. The girls were chosen based on their appearance as well as their abilities. This communicates the message that physical attractiveness is important, which can place a lot of pressure on young women. Making a young lady's weight a consideration might be emotionally devastating. Girls that are overweight are rarely picked. Being overweight is typically associated with being lazy or ugly.
Boys frequently comment on the appearance of girls and make jokes about their friends' girlfriends who are overweight. Girls are scrutinized and criticized from an early age.
Women demanded equality for years , but I'm both puzzled and saddened that, despite years of development, there are still women who judge and criticized each other primarily on the basis of beauty. They form snap judgments about people's personalities based on their appearance. They bear the same bias that they've been battling against, sacrificing value for beauty, but it's somehow acceptable because they're women. It's definitely not acceptable. It's no surprise that women, no matter how attractive they appear, are insecure.

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 (H)      180-191: Thorne & Luria, Sexuality and Gender....

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 (H)      180-191: Thorne & Luria, Sexuality and Gender....

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We learn about Luria and Thorne's research with middle school children and their sexuality in this reading. Separation between girls and males begins at a young age and continues well into adulthood.
Within their own gender, males and females often treat one other differently than they do each other. When girls and boys interact with one another, they show signs of gender separation. When boys and girls in middle school tease one other, it implies they like each other. I remember My mom often tells me that when a boy teases me, it means he likes me.

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 (H)      192-198: Tannen, But What Do You Mean?

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 (H)      192-198: Tannen, But What Do You Mean?

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Deborah Tannen discusses how women and men connect with one another. We say a lot of things to each other, but most of what we say isn't meant. When we run into friends, we frequently ask about their well-being, but we rarely pay attention to their responses long enough to understand their feelings or reasons. Men and women frequently communicate in distinct ways with one another. Miscommunication between men and women is a problem. Deborah noted in this reading that women prefer to apologize for minor mistakes that aren't necessarily their fault, simply so the other person isn't offended. Men don't always read into what women say, so you have to be direct in order for them to understand what you're saying. Women expect men to figure out everything, but guys aren't mind readers. Men, like women, want you to speak with them more in relationships. Let ladies know if they want to do something fun. Don't give them subtle hints and get upset/disappointed if they don't pick up on them. Guys understand that they should take the initiative and develop plans, but they want women to assist them if they become complacent or distracted by their obligations.

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    (H)      341-348: Katz, The importance of being Beautiful

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    (H)      341-348: Katz, The importance of being Beautiful

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We live in a society that focuses heavily on physical appearances, and individuals who are deemed attractive or beautiful enjoy special treatment. During early college years, a study found that beautiful college students scored higher than those who were not. When it comes to careers, being pretty or gorgeous has advantages. Even if we don't want to acknowledge it, most people are judged on their appearance. People treated me well when I was slim, so I believe in pretty privilege. After the pandemic, I gained weight and observed a huge difference in how others treated me; guys no longer make eye contact with me and don't hold doors for me. I started losing weight again and lost half of what I gained, and I realized that they began to notice me again and spoke to me more. It's a sad truth.
I included this clip from you tube on how people perceived attractive people. Most people believe that he doesn't deserve to go to jail , but  Imagine if he was less attractive. people would not care.

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Tiktok Thinks this Criminal is "Too Cute” to go to jail

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    (H)      518-534: Miller, Women in the Military

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    (H)      518-534: Miller, Women in the Military

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Women in the military will be placed in situations where combat is unavoidable; this is the risk of serving in the military. Women currently make up a larger percentage of our military than ever before. Women were not allowed to occupy certain roles in the military back in the day. Women are frequently scrutinized and discriminated against; as a culture, we often pass judgment swiftly and assume that women must be gay or macho. When the women are, in fact, mothers, sisters, and wives. I am convinced that a woman can achieve anything a male can.

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       Required entry: JCB p. 207 Toy Store Observation

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       Required entry: JCB p. 207 Toy Store Observation

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After visiting an online toy store, I noticed that there are two sections: girls and boys, each with its own gender role to play. For instance, there are pink toys for girls, kitchen sets, Barbie dolls, and anything princess-related, whereas there are race cars, guns, or blue or green color everywhere in the boys section. By looking at the packaging, I can identify whether a product is marketed to a boy or a girl. c The majority of girls' toys have another little girl on the cover, whereas boys' toys feature a boy in the cover. There were very few gender-neutral toys designed for toddlers, such as building blocks.

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     Required entry: JCB p. 330 Counting Beauty

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     Required entry: JCB p. 330 Counting Beauty

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by reading this chapter and conducting research online and in magazines,  When it comes to what we are taught to be beautiful by media channels, I've seen that there isn't much variation. I observed that the majority of the models were fair-skinned, tall, and slender. The beauty industry is dominated by Caucasians. If you are a lady who is larger than a size 6, you are considered overweight. Women who look to be overweight are considered unattractive by the majority of men. We frequently fail to see that the concept of beauty is instilled into us at a young age and is often not our own.
Many people despised Kim Kardashian, but to be honest, I'm one of her biggest fans since she promoted curvy women. I used to aspire to be slender and tall, and as a result, I developed an eating disorder. Kim Kardashian has shown me that I don't have to be tall or slim to be attractive.

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mandatory padlet post : how you have been socialized into your gender.

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mandatory padlet post : how you have been socialized into your gender.

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Teachers, parents, peers, and the media all shaped my gender identity. For example, at my school, they divide students into gender groups for events or penalize them differently based on their gender. When I'm with my parents, I have to act like a female all of the time. I was raised by conservative parents, so I'm not allowed to go outside and get dirty. Instead, I'm expected to assist my mother with household chores like cooking, cleaning, and laundry. My younger siblings were meant to be looked after by me. My male buddies constantly made fun of me because I was too girly for the sports they were doing. The media also have a big role.

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 (JCB) Chapter 8: White Wedding/Marriage and the Family

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 (JCB) Chapter 8: White Wedding/Marriage and the Family

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I was educated to believe that weddings were a typical affair, complete with a white gown and a lavish celebration, as depicted on television. However, as an adult, I realized it wasn't about the rich cuisine or the lovely decorations. It was all about the vows we were making
The wedding day should be a memorable and meaningful occasion for both the husband and wife, not only for her.
Marriage is what you make it, and no two people are alike. We all have our own ideas about what makes a marriage work.

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  (H)      425-431: Coontz, The American Family

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  (H)      425-431: Coontz, The American Family

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Families are no longer the same as they were in the past. This has a lot to do with the current shift in views and morality. Divorce is becoming increasingly regular, and it almost appears to be a natural event. In California, irreconcilable differences are covered under a no-fault clause. The days of both parties having to agree on a divorce are long gone.
Friendships and children from divorced households are rather common. In the past, this was not a common occurrence. Few children from divorced households were frequently looked down on and criticized.
I  believe that the reason there were so few divorces back then was because women didn't have enough money to support themselves, so their only option was to stay with their husband, even if it was an abusive relationship; however, that is no longer the case because women now have a lot more rights and opportunities than they did before.

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      Required entry: JCB p. 243 Wedding Dreams

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      Required entry: JCB p. 243 Wedding Dreams

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As a child, I fantasized about a white wedding. But as my wedding date approached, I realized I couldn't afford the wedding of my dreams.  I learned that it wasn't so much about the wedding as it was about what being married meant to me. I wore the beautiful white dress to my first wedding, and while it was beautiful, the ceremony itself was held in our small church , and I didn't mind because all I wanted was to get married. We did our best with what we had. Dream weddings, in my opinion, are something that is pushed to us as  for the sake of self gratification and often cause more worry than is necessary. As I got older,If I'm going to get married again I will rather spend my money in my future house instead of spending it on a Big wedding.

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 (H)      277-286: Henslin, Eating Your Friends is the Hardest

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 (H)      277-286: Henslin, Eating Your Friends is the Hardest

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Henslin speaks about a plane crash that happen in 1972 on the Andes Mountains to a team of soccer players. Only 16 of 40 passengers survived. They were forced to eat those who didn't survive the crash. They became “famous”, as Henslin states, and looked at as survivors. Our society over looked the hideous acts they had commit in effort to survive. I don't know if I can eat my fiends in order to survive because I'm not in that situation right now. But , I don't like cannibalism . I rather die and starve instead of eating a human being. I will be disgusted for the rest of my life if I ever do that.

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 (H)      315-321: Zimbardo, The Pathology of Imprisonment

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 (H)      315-321: Zimbardo, The Pathology of Imprisonment

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During this reading, Zimbardo carried out an experiment. Half of the pupils will be detainees, while the other half will be guards. He decided who would play which role by tossing a coin. The experiment was only allowed to run for six days before being shut down. The pupils couldn't tell the difference between themselves and the roles they were given. The inmates were abused by the guards. The good guards never stepped in to help.  It's awful to watch how readily people become obsessed with power and follow the wrong leaders.

The truth is, this experiment was designed to be as near to a real prison as possible. That means that real people are subjected to inhumane treatment on a regular basis. These individuals have committed crimes, some of which are more serious than others, yet they are still human beings. This experiment was required in order to expose the barbaric nature of jail circumstances. It demonstrated that such barbarism could have unintended and unpleasant consequences. It also showed a lot about human nature and identity. This data could not have been collected any other way, and it may be used to better and safeguard human life.

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     (H)      322-334: Rosenhan, On Being Sane in Insane Places

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     (H)      322-334: Rosenhan, On Being Sane in Insane Places

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I learned a great deal from this reading. Rosenhan and David ran an experiment with so-called sane persons who were willing to check themselves into psychiatric facilities. These individuals did not suffer from any form of mental disorder. They made stuff up in order to be admitted to the facility. They acted normally after being admitted and showed no signs of illness. They were labeled with mental disorder despite their typical behavior. No one suspected they were insane. It just demonstrates how, if a person is thought to be mentally ill, stigma follows them around no matter what they do.

Because Britney Spears was a fantastic example of this experiment, I attached a video of her. She was diagnosed with a mental disorder and experienced a mental breakdown in the early 2000s. This is the outcome of her rights being taken away. For almost a decade, she was in a conservatorship. Despite the fact that she was capable of looking after herself, taking her medication, working, and earning money. Due to the stigma associated with her mental condition, she was unable to make her own decisions. This is the sad truth when they label you as mentally ill. no matter what you do Even if you're doing good in life they still consider you as a incapable. I'm glad she's now free through the help of her fans. I'm also glad that our world views about mental health is changing and more people are now aware of it.

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Britney Spears conservatorship battle ends after more than a decade | Nightline

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        (H)      470-480: Hunt, Police Accounts of Normal Force  

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        (H)      470-480: Hunt, Police Accounts of Normal Force  

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Jennifer discusses how the police indicated that "it's not done on the street the way it's taught at the school" in the chapter.
This article discusses how police officers don't always follow training and use excessive force. They teach police officers what is and is not acceptable while in the school. Cadets are instructed to avoid striking someone in the head or neck because this could result in death.They, in my opinion, abuse the authorities that have been bestowed upon them. Hunt also claims that male cops are respected more than female cops. Women are viewed as more vulnerable, but they are taught the same thing. Officers are praised for being violent and tormenting others instead of executing their jobs properly.

I also believe that this type of work attracts Psychopath. I know that they have test to weed them out, but True psychopaths are amusing in that they learn what society expects of them and will say that when pressed. It's very likely that a person for a police position would pass the psych evaluation. It's a sad reality that those who are supposed to look after us are the ones who will harm us.

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Required entry: (Adapted from an assignment by Joyce Johnson)

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Required entry: (Adapted from an assignment by Joyce Johnson)

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Every now and then, I come across someone who strikes me as odd or weird. I, on the other hand, chose to tell a story of a child misbehaving at a friend's party. This young girl can't sit still, doesn't appear to listen, doesn't follow directions no matter how plainly they're stated, and occasionally makes inappropriate comments. She also has a habit of interrupting people when they are speaking. Some people assumed the girl was simply misbehaving, but I'm well aware that this is not typical behavior. I have a 5-year-old kid who listens to me and understands social cues, so the fact that a 6-year-old girl was acting like that way struck me as odd. I suspected she had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disease that usually manifests in early childhood. Children with ADHD have a hard time controlling their spontaneous responses, These children are sometimes regarded as troublemakers or chastised for being unruly and disorganized.
I noticed that the kid was causing some people to become irritated. I have overheard people saying that the child's parents don't know how to discipline their kid.
The following day I found out that the young girl was diagnosed with ADHD.
People were ready to pass judgment on the parents without understanding why the daughter acted the way she did.

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(H)  446-460: Gracey,  Kindergarten as Academic Boot Camp

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(H)  446-460: Gracey,  Kindergarten as Academic Boot Camp

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Kindergarten, in my opinion, is very important for children since it teaches them response skills and daily routines. Kindergarten teaches children how to follow rules and interact with others. Gracey uses the term "boot camp" in her article, which I believe makes us think of kindergarten in a negative light. Kindergarten, according to Gracey's article, helps socialize children by disciplining them and teaching them to respect authority. I believe it is critical to instill respect in children. Despite this article, I remain convinced that Kindergarten should be mandatory.

My son is on pre-K, and I can  see the difference on how he interact with people. He is more aware of his surroundings . He is more respectful  and his communication skills improves drastically,The importance of sending your child to a kindergarten school for his or her future growth and development cannot be overstated.