Final Task Sociology Analysis of a utopic or dystopic society or creation of a utopic or dystopic society. Due date : Thursday, May

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1 Final Task Sociology Analysis of a utopic or dystopic society or creation of a utopic or dystopic society Due date : Thursday, May

2 PART 1: Demonstrate an understanding of major theories, perspectives, and research methods in sociology. (D1) explain the significance of contributions of various theorists to the field of sociology summarize the key ideas of the major sociological schools of thought and explain how they can be used to analyse social behaviour TASK: a) Select three theories that you will either analyse or represent in your final task. b) Write 1/3 page summary for each theory you selected ---before starting your project. c) Demonstrate the essence and importance of the theory and the terms associated with it. Charles Cooley --- Looking Glass I am not who I think I am and I'm not who you think I am. I am who I think you think I am. Charles Cooley ----primary groups A primary group consists of a number of individuals who have a common ideal in the person of their leader and, under this ideal, identify themselves to each other George Herbert Mead ----«I and me» The "I" is the set of roles that the individual learns. But the individual is also capable of spontaneity and self-innovation, which is the specific function of "I" Blumer ---- symbolic interactions We give symbolism to... and we act according to the symbolism given to. Different symbolism depending on the person. Symbolism is not permanent. Rosenthal ---- pygmalion effect and Golem effect self fulfilling prophecies. (Merton said this as well) High expectations yield high results. Low expectations give low results. Émile Durkheim ---- structural functionalism. (Also, consider Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs) The social fact is not reducible to the sum of all parts. Institutions work together to maintain social equilibrium. Karl Marx ---- conflict theory An organization operates because each participant and groups of individuals struggle to maximize their benefits social determinism vs social mobility Social determinism puts aside factors such as genetic makeup, physical environment. The man is socially constructed and this construction is predetermined. Robert Merton --- deviance & strain theory Conflict, Innovation, retreat, rebellion Feminism Equality and thinking critically about power structures.

3 PART 2: Explaining Social Behaviour: use a sociological perspective to explain how diverse factors influence and shape individual and group social behaviour. (D2) explain, from a sociological perspective, how diverse factors (e.g., social norms and expectations, social structures, social distinctions, socio-economic status, geographic location, physical environment, media coverage) influence and shape individual and group behaviour explain, from a sociological perspective, the relationship between prejudice and individual and systemic discrimination (e.g., on the basis of gender, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, appearance), and describe their impacts on individuals and society explain, from a sociological perspective, how diverse influences (e.g., culture, religion, economics, media, technology) shape social behaviour (e.g., dating and courtship, social networking, bullying, following trends and fads) TASK: Written report ANALYSIS infographic Select a movie (divergent, Truman show, hunger games, 1984, Star Wars, Paradise lost...) Select 2/3 of the expectations above. Analyse the factors that influence the behavior of individuals or groups, discriminatory relations and their impacts, and / or different sources of influences that shape social behavior. Written Report: 4 pages, double spaced, minimum. Title page, bibliography. (3 sources) Infographic: 8 ½ / 11 or other. Images and info (approx. 600 words) The structure of the report and the "layout" will be evaluated. film CREATION infographic Create a movie / animation / stop motion or an infographic Select 2/3 of the expectations above. Demonstrate, through your creation, how the behavior of individuals or groups, discriminatory relations and their impacts, and / or different sources of influences that shape social behavior. Film: minimum length = 5 minutes. Infographic: 8 ½ / 11 or other. Images and info (approx. 600 words) The application and structure will be evaluated.

4 PART 3: Socialization: use a sociological perspective to explain patterns of socialization. (D3) explain how structural changes take place in social institutions (e.g., family; religious institutions; legal, political, educational, and health systems; the military) in response to diverse influences (e.g., demographic or economic change, introduction of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, social movements) explain the ways in which social structures (e.g., economy, family, class, race, gender) affect individual and group behaviour evaluate the relative influence of primary agents of socialization (e.g., family, peers) and secondary agents of socialization (e.g., media, religion) on the socialization of the individual. TASK: ANALYSIS Written report infographic Choose 2/3 of the expectations above. In addition, analyze how changes occur in society, how institutions influence our behavior and / or the influence of socialization agents on the individual. Create a movie / animation / stop motion or an infographic film CREATION infographic Choose 2/3 of the expectations above. In addition, show how changes occur in society, how institutions influence our behavior and / or the influence of socialization agents on the individual.

5 PART 4: Communicate the results of their research and inquiry clearly and effectively, and reflect on and evaluate their research, inquiry, and communication skills (A4) use an appropriate format (written report, multimedia presentation) to communicate the results of their research and inquiry effectively for a specific purpose and audience use terms relating to sociology correctly Clearly communicate the results of their inquiries TASK: ANALYSIS Written report infographic Select the appropriate format (title page, report, bibliography) Infographic: see examples on the last page. Use appropriate and accurate terms (standards, deviance, primary group...) Communicate clearly (in writing or visually) while presenting your project. film CREATION infographc Select the appropriate format (film or infographic) Infographic: see examples on the last page. Use appropriate and accurate terms (standards, deviance, primary group...) Communicate clearly, visually and verbally, while presenting your project.

6 MOVIE INFOGRAPHICS (Google it for more examples)