W1 - Introduction to Sociology of Globalization

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GS 150: Globalization,

Culture, & IdentityW e e k 1 :

Introduction to the Sociology of Globalization



A sys temat ic, sc ient i f ic method of

observing and cr i t ical ly analyzing t rends

that develop within societ ies , betweengroups and socia l ins t i tut ions

S o c i o l o g y

W e e k 1 : I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e S o c i o l o g y o f G l o b a l i z a t i o n

I n ve s t i g a t i n g t h e I n t e r s e c t i o n o f t h e L o c a l & G l o b al



T h e b a s i c

s t r u c t u r e a n di n t e r a c t i o n s o fa g r o u p o fp e o p l e o r t h e

n e t w o r k o fr e l a t i o n s h i p s

b e t w e e ne n t i t i e s



S o c i e t y



• In your group, respond to the following questions: (5 min.)

• How do you think society constrains our thoughts and behaviors (“constrain” = severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of)

• Describe how One (1) aspect of your own social backgroundhas affected an important attitude you hold, a behavior inwhich you have engaged, or your ability to do well in life.





Refers to a multidimensional set

of social processes that create,

multiply, stretch, and intensify

worldwide social

interdependencies and exchanges

while at the same time fosteringin people a growing awareness of

deepening connections between

the local and the distant

Manfred Steger: “Globalization: A Very Short Introduction”



G l o b a l i z a t i o n



T w o M i n u t e D i s c u s s i o n s - S h a r e y o u rt h o u g h t s o n t h e f o l l o w i n g q u o t e :

“Globalization is neither good nor bad. Rather,

certain aspects of the complex, and multi-faceted process of globalization have impactsthat can be viewed in different ways depending

on the values at stake”





Three Tensions of Globalization:

1. Individual Choice v.

Societal Choice

2. The Free Market v.

Government Intervention

3. Local Authority v. Supra-

local Authority






As a group, make a list of the

“Pros” and “Cons” you think

result from Globalization.

From your list, try and place

each item in one of the ThreeTensions of Globalization:

1. Individual Choice v. Societal Choice

2. Free Market v. Government Intervention

3. Local Authority v. Supra-Local Authority






Four Characteristics of Social Change

1. Social Change is Uneven

2. The onset &consequences of SocialChange are oftenunforeseen

3. Social Change oftencreates conflict

4. The direction of SocialChange is never random



S o c i a l C h a n g e

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