Problem
1) Were you surprised by the Abramovic "Rhythm 0" piece? Why/why not?
2) If this performance art were performed in modern day America, what do you think would happen?
3) Consider the statuses and roles that are at play in "Rhythm 0." How are the statuses and roles of the people in the clip shaping their behavior?
4) How is the social situation enabling people to do things that they might not otherwise do? Explain.
5) Can you think of any other social situations in which people might do things (even "bad" things) that they wouldn't have otherwise done? What does this teach us about the power of social groups and the pressure to conform?
6) What have you learned about society this week? What have you learned about yourself?