Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to highlight the fact that society is always changing. Sometimes we initiate the change deliberately, and sometimes it is an unforeseen consequence of other...

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to highlight the fact that society is always changing. Sometimes we initiate the change deliberately, and sometimes it is an unforeseen consequence of other changes. Either way, it affects us.

Task

Discussion question:Chooseoneof the following questions to answer.Use your sociological imagination and your knowledge of culture in your answer. Be sure to make it clear in your post which question you are referencing.

1. After learning about the San Peoples of Namibia, students often make a set of observations along these lines:

• Their traditional lifestyle is great because it is simple (low stress, lots of leisure time) and sustainable (preserves the environment and the culture).


• While I admire their traditional lifestyle, I don’t think I could live without my ____________ (car, computer, iPad, smart phone, etc.).

Is it possible for the Bushmen to acquire the benefits of current technology and lifestyles while preserving the core elements of their culture? Choose one element of Bushmen culture you think is significant and describe how it could be preserved while other changes are occurring. You may wish to refer back to the section on Japan’s integration of other cultures and the description of their values. (GS pp 3-9)

2. Egypt has gone through major upheavals in recent history. Based in the information inGlobal Sociology,do you think the Islamist movement will grow stronger or weaker in the coming decade?