Social Movements
Social movements can change the world. After reading Chapter Five of the text, Introduction to Sociology, and the article, Sociology and Social Movements, discuss the social movements that have been noted in the United States in the last decade. Moreover, discuss what implications those movements have had on today's culture. Finally, hypothesize what current social movements could transform the future of the world.
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Social Change
The future of the world is uncertain. In fact, there are those who predict a wonderful world where technology and creativity provide a good quality of life for most people, while others predict a world of competition, conflict, and strife. Read Chapter Five of the text, Introduction to Sociology, and the article, The Digital Divide and What To Do About It. Then, watch the video Wade Davis: Dreams from Endangered Cultures. After reading and viewing the required resources, use the sociological theories provided in Chapter Five of the text to explain why these polar opposites could both occur, and what needs to happen for peace and prosperity to result.
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