south soc1001 week 2 discussion latest 2017 august

Week 2 discussion

During this second week, we will focus upon the concept of culture and all its components. After you have read the reading assignment and lecture for this week, please respond to all parts of the discussion by the due date assigned:

What are the top ten American values as found in the text? Which ones do you embrace and why? Are there any you reject, and if so, why? What three values would you add to the list if you could? Why are the values you would add not already in the top ten?

What are five symbols that represent America? Do they also represent other components of culture, such as material objects or values?

Consider the concept of cultural lag. Identify two American values that are “lagging.” What are three norms that are lagging? How does cultural lagging relate to the Westernization that is happening in other countries?

Remember to also respond to the posts of at least two others in our class by the end of the week.