In our sociology class we studied the general concepts of how culture, structure and power play a role in our way we see the world. We are as individuals working to be a part of society. We are dependent on our upbringing to develop the tools necessary for success in our life. From our birth we inherit a social environment. It is our race, ethnicity, class and nationality that place us in our society role. We all strive for success but our place in society begin by our birthright. Our wealth, education and opportunity defines us. Sociology studies this behavior.
People are part of culture which is a collection of values, beliefs and knowledge that are passed o generation to generation. Values and norms change as society evolves but these patterns are interactions that collectively a community of people use to live together. People of the same culture will create their own neighborhood and live together so they can celebrate their culture. People often share the same economic status. There are clear differences between the rich and poor. The culture is said define our world. Sociology help us understand how these influences effect us. The company we keep influences us both positively and negatively. Deviant behavior has a way of ruining a society and neighborhood. In the culture there are also subcultures. In school, teens will create their own clicks or hang out with kids that are like them.
Social structure is constantly changing. That is why sociology changes with time and they way people see things. The social structure has changed with social media in the last decade with most people communicate with email but there is less talking and make contact phone. People do not talk to each other as much because of text messaging could effect society in the long run.
Power is the other factor the book highlighted. Money does effect society and influence people. Power is the ability to bring about an intended outcome. People use their influence an money to get jobs. The inequality in our society comes from the power that money and status has. Your education and organization and networking skills can get you a good job. This later helps your status.
In conclusion, there is no denying we are product of our environment. It is very important to get education.We can strive to achieves our goals and society is forever changing. Jobs change and communication changes but people strive to fit in and be a part of the changing world. Our primary influences is learned from our family. As we branch out into the world we change but our values and morals come from what you learn from social structure. It was interesting to see the world thru the eyes of sociology.
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