SO 428 MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORYAssignment 3: McDonaldization of Society Required Readings: 1. Ritzer, G and Stepnisky, J. 2010. "McDonaldization." Pp. 285­288 in Contemporary Sociological Theory...

SO 428 MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORYAssignment 3: McDonaldization of Society Required Readings: 1. Ritzer, G and Stepnisky, J. 2010. "McDonaldization." Pp. 285­288 in Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots: The Basics. New York: McGraw­Hill.*The book is on reserve at Collier Library just in case you need it immediately while you are on campus. 2. Ritzer, G. 1983. "Mcdonaldization of Society." The Journal of American Culture 6(1):100­107. (*Click Mcdonaldization.pdf)Supplemental Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCj_VhLgcmY (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdy1AgO6Fp4 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. What You Need to Do: 1) Choose a non­commercial group/organization/setting (e.g., workplace, religious organization, family, college class, a university office, etc.); 2) observe if the five dimensions of McDonaldization are visible or absent inthe group or social setting you selected; and 3) write a 500­1000 word paper (2-­4pages, double­spaced) following the format below: *Paper Format:First paragraph (Introduction) (1 point): Describe what the paper will be about (McDonaldization, what group or social setting you observed ­ basically, a general outline of your paper). Second paragraph (4 points): In your own words, describe the concept of McDonaldization and its five dimensions. Third paragraph (1 point): Briefly describe your site of observation (a group/organization/setting), including the degree of rationalization it appears to be. Following 1­3 paragraphs (4 points): Using specific examples, describe how each of the five dimensions of McDonaldization manifests in the site of your observation. You description can address (but not limited to): 1) If the particular dimension of McDonaldization is functional/dysfunctional to the group/organization/setting; 2) how the dimension of McDonaldization makes you feel; 3) how you would feel if it was reversed (de­McDonaldized); and 4) in what ways the particular dimension of McDonaldization shapes your liking/disliking of the group/setting. Last 1­2 paragraphs (Conclusion) (4 points): Discuss the significance of McDonaldization in our society in general. Your discussion can include (but not limited to) the following: 1) Would McDonaldization apply to all types of groups/social settings regardless of their goals/characteristics? If not, in what types of groups/social settings wouldit work better or worse?2) Do you find McDonaldization beneficial to your own life? Explain why or why not.3) To what extent do you think McDonaldization improves or undermines our society? Explain why or why not. Include appropriate in­text citations in your paper (3 points): *You can refer to the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW0DdWTx298 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. If you are citing a direct quote, follow the format: “Quote” (Author Year/Page Number) Example: “All are designed to encourage individuals to leave as quickly as possible in order to make room for new paying customers” (Ritzer 2000:15). If you are using an idea of someone else and explain it in your own words: (Author Year) or Author (Year) Example 1: McDonaldization (Ritzer 2000) promotes standardization. Example 2: According to Wilson (1978), race and class play a significant role in today’s society. Finally, following ASA format, create a page of “References” at the end of your paper (3 points) *ASA Style Citations Book: One Author (Format: Author Last, First Middle. Year of Pub. Title. City, State Abb./Country of Publisher: Publisher.) Example: Ritzer, George. 2000. The McDonaldization of Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. Book: Two or More Authors (Format: Author Last, First Mid and Author First Mid Last. Year of Pub. Title. City, State Abb./Country of Pub: Pub. Example: Lareau, Annette and Dalton Conley. 2008. Social Class: How Does It Work? New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation. Instructions:1. Note that youtube videos are NOT considered legitimate as a source of academic work. 2. If you are making an in­text citation for the concept of McDonaldization, cite the textbook or Ritzer (1983); and make an intext­citation for the concept everytime when it appears in a new paragraph for the first time.3. Submit only your answers using Text Entry. Please do NOT attach any file.4. Elaborate your ideas and be concise in writing (within 1000 words)!5. Late submission will be penalized by 4 points per each day of delay.