...PPL1021-Sociology An introduction to sociology our first lesson for this year 13th October 2011. We are going to be having the following lessons for this year: Individual identity and the social world: 1. Culture, Individual Identity and Socialization 2. Social Stratification, Identification and Mobility 3. Gender Issues 4. Deviance and Social Control 5. Poverty and Social Exclusion(15% of the population of Malta are below the poverty line) 6. Globalisation. Social Reality: The Analysis of the Social Reality Sociology is the study of the human behavior under the perspective of the social(relationship). Human behavior tends to satisfy basic human needs. Four basic types of human needs are: 1. Biological 2. Social 3. Psychological 4. Spiritual Human Needs: 1. Food and shelter 2. A sense of belonging to be felt accepted to receive warm and friendly responses 3. Help, support, protection and guidance(dependency) 4. Assert oneself over others and among others, the need to feel needed 5. Warm and intimate relationship: physical proximity, bodily contact 6. Self defence: manifested in aggression 7. Self-esteem and ego-identity: individuality Definition of Sociology: Sociology is the study of relationship and not the study of society is made of relationships. Discussion: A trip to Africa: I had never felt heat like this before. If this was northern Africa, I wondered what it must be closer to the equator...
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...Social networking has become a major part of society. Many people wake up each day and check social media websites specifically throughout Twitter and Facebook first thing in the morning instead of reaching for a newspaper. Since people are spending such a large amount of time surfing social networks, it is important to point out some of the positive and negative effects that social networking can have on a society. The positive effects of social networking sites are allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends and family. Increased communication, even online, strengthens relationships. And the other is social networking sites make people share everything that they want and bring people with common interests together, offer exposure to new ideas from around the world, and lower inhibitions to overcome social anxiety. Social networking could be your business media promotion for examples a marketers at small companies can post on Twitter, in addition to generating revenue this way, companies also can get positive and negative feedback directly from consumers. While social networking sites have a positive effects, they also have negative effects for society. Social networking sites entice people to spend more time online and less time interacting face to face. The sites offer many time wasting activities that supplant more productive activities. Also social networking sites make cyberbullying, a type of bullying that occurs online, easier and more...
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...Topic: We are all connected to Social Networks in ICT World. Write in detail about the merits and demerits of these. Write in separate paragraphs. Do not mix both at a place and in same sentence. Discuss about the dark sides of social networks. (Mobile phone you are carrying is also part of Social Networks) Post liberalization, there came a revolution in technology which transformed India, in a way it never happened. In this era of globalization, the flow of goods and services is as simple as anything. There are no boundaries or borders for communication. Very well known as the ICT world, that is, the world of information and communication technology in which an integration and unification of telecommunications, computers as well as necessary systems and enablers has happened. And the transition was not in just the way businesses happened, it even brought about a change in the way people think, their attitude, their response towards the market and much more. The world is a much smaller place now, with the advent of internet. Today, I don’t have to wait for days for my letter to reach to a foreign nation, its quick, even less than nanoseconds may be. Social networking is another tool for easy and a fast paced communication and expression. Social networking implies to the usage of online networks available such as Facebook, twitter, Google+, Hi5 etc. for communication. Blogs, texts, group and private chatting and messaging, sharing attachments, files, snaps are also a part...
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...Social Networking and the Real World The cell phone. Seems like there is one glued to the hand of every person you pass. When you are in a restaurant, how many tables are holding real conversation, and how many are just buzzing and clicking away? In a world full of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and texting, what has happened to a real face to face connection, not just finding the nearest wireless one? I will admit, I am on social media. I have Facebook, and text when it is a simple non-urgent matter. But more so, I value having face to face time. My best friend has made me realize this with the job that she has recently taken. She is currently traveling the country and doing catering for different concerts. Nothing is better than sitting across from her at a table in a restaurant after being away for several weeks, or even months, and just talking about what has happened in our lives since we last saw each other. We make it a point to leave our phones in the car, or the corner of the room we are sitting in. Just so we can have that quality time together before she has to leave again. While she is away, I get a few text messages here and there, and mostly see how she is doing, and where she is at via Facebook updates and Snapchat “story” updates. For someone that I have known for eight years, I find it sad that our friendship has taken this unfulfilling turn. Unfortunately, situations like mine are beginning to happen more and more, across the nation...
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...Three worlds of world capitalism or more’ briefly explains the debates regarding Esping-Andersen's typology of welfare states. Also, this article reviews the modified or alternative typologies ensuing from the debate. In Esping- Andersen’s book, he categorized welfare states into three kinds. It is liberal welfare states, conservative/corporatist welfare states and social-democratic welfare states. He connected his differentiation with variations in the historical development of different Western countries. He claimed that current economic processes, such as those moving toward a postindustrial order, are shaped not by autonomous market forces but by the nature of states and state differences. In response to the way of Andersen’s description, Gelissen mainly suggests that 3 mistakes exist. First and foremost, it is about the misspecification of the Mediterranean welfare states as immature continental ones. Critics say that Southern European or Latin Rim countries have their own distinguishing characteristics. Therefore, Anderson’s act of categorizing these countries under conservative continental model while additionally terming “immature” is definitely not true. As Anderson recognized and discovered that these countries have unique characteristics which reflect their culture and society themselves, he should add new categories. In order to classify Mediterranean welfare state, Anderson must make a distinctive model and name it as “Latin Rim” or “Southern countries...
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...Although Huxley intended Brave New World (1932) to represent a futuristic “utopia”, the prevalent motif of stability stemming from obedience can be found in real societies that existed before the book was even published. In the early to mid 1800s, the American South consisted of a social hierarchy and an economy that depended on the complacency of its slaves (including former slave, Frederick Douglass). In both the World State and the American South, the overall stability and “happiness” relied on the compliance of all people (especially lower classes) into a hierarchy; this compliance was achieved through mental conditioning and imposing ignorance upon individuals by denying education. Hierarchy was one of the major factors for stability...
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...Running head: SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE BUSINESS WORLD TODAY Social Media and the Business World Today Juan Smith Abstract This paper discusses the many different types of social media and how companies can utilize them to increase the company’s profitability and overall success. Many examples of well-known companies are illustrated throughout the paper. It also gives some tips on ways companies can be more lucrative with social media. Social Media and the Business World Today How important is it for companies to be involved with social media? Isn’t that just something for people to post pictures of their dog on, to talk to their friends on, or even to post silly jokes on? Not exactly. Social media is so much more than what it sounds like. Many people and companies do not use social media to be social at all. When utilized correctly, it can be used to win over new customers, retain current customers, and to even promote sales. To begin, there are many different types of social media. To name a few, there are social networking sites, blogs, microblogs, professional networks, and even video or photo sharing sites (23 Types, 2010). A social networking site (SNS) is a website that allows its users to create profiles in which they share with other users of the site whom they have deemed their “friends” (Social Networking). Most people use SNS’s for staying in contact with friends and family; however, it can be used for business purposes as well. Examples of a SNS...
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...Principles of mARKETING APPLIED RESEARCH (SOCIAL MEDIA AS A MARKETING TOOL AROUND THE WORLD) Professor Paul Ford Park University Internet Campus A course paper presented to the School for Arts and Sciences and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Baccalaureate Principles of Marketing Park University January, 2014 This paper or presentation is my own work. Any assistance I received in its preparation is acknowledged within the paper or presentation, in accordance with Park University academic honesty policies. If I used data, ideas, words, diagrams, pictures, or other information from any source, I have cited the sources fully and completely in a citation within the paper and also listed on the reference page. This includes sources which I have quoted or that I have paraphrased. Furthermore, I certify that this paper or presentation was prepared by me specifically for this class and has not been submitted, in whole or in part, to any other class in this University or elsewhere, or used for any purpose other than satisfying the requirements of this class, except that I am allowed to submit the paper or presentation to a professional publication, peer reviewed journal, or professional conference. This is not a draft, and is submitted for grading to satisfy in part the requirements for this course and the program(s) in which I am enrolled. In typing my name following the word 'Signature', I intend that this certification will...
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...well known that the social work profession is value-based, that is, professional values in mind should accompany everything social workers do. Yet the argument here is whose values should determine what is right and what is wrong anyway? This query becomes particularly important, when some people of the social work profession expect others to apply “Western” social work Code of Ethics and values to other cultures and societies such as the Middle East or Arab world, without taking into consideration the Arab social worker different perspectives of what is right and what is wrong? Examples of such people are the authors of a journal titled “What is Sacred When Personal and Professional Values Collide?” Written by Richard Spano, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Terry Koenig, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare. As for the development of social work in the Arab world, Ragab (1995, cited in Al-Krenawi, and Graham, 2003) maps out the historical progress of social work as a profession in the Arab world as a product of both French and British colonialism. According to Al-Krenawi and Graham (2003), Egypt played a significant and influential role in the development and expansion of the social work profession in the Middle East and Arab world. In 1935, Egypt became the receiver of the American model of social work education and practice. Beginning in the 1960s, other Arab countries designed and implemented their own social work education programs...
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... Economic Impact of the FIFA World Cup 2014 on the Host Destination Brazil Table of Content Introduction 3 Economic Impact 3-4 Event Tourism 4-5 Image and place marketing 5-6 Urban development and renewal 6-8 Social development 8-9 Conclusion/Discussion 9-11 Bibliography 12 Introduction The purpose of this report is to analyze and define the economic impact of the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. An economic impact report allows public sector bodies to analyze their economic return on investment and it also demonstrates how events drive economic benefits that enable event organizers to develop practices maximizing these benefits. (eventIMPACTS) In 2007 Brazil was announced as the host of the world`s biggest football event, the FIFA World Cup 2014. This will be the second time the country has hosted the competition, making Brazil the fifth country to have hosted the FIFA World Cup twice. This extraordinary event will be held from 12 June till 13 July and will take place in 12 stadia spread over Brazil. (Brazilian Federal Government) This paper begins with an overview of the economic impact by hosting this event. Furthermore I will outline the impact of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on tourism, the destination image and the development of infrastructure. I will then conclude by identifying the social impact of this event and discuss its legacy...
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...Technological Evolution: Our Social World Evolving with Technology As our technology advances, are we are becoming more or less social? To what level does social and psychological factors are inflicted on an individual? Moreover I propose the consideration that technology may drive us, for lack of a better word, stupid. I scrutinize this inquiry to myself every time I see somebody using a social networking website (such as Facebook not to mention Twitter), or when somebody is ceaselessly texting their friends and/or family on their cellular phone. I will not lie, I use these services myself. Adhering to the availability to reach a friend who has moved to the opposite side of the country or talking to old high school friend very helpful. But I still reminisce… the old days when we would talk to our friends over the phone and send a letter via “snail mail.” Or when trying to find the answers to our inquiries by believing on memory, many of us now have the second nature to look up the explanation on Google or Wikipedia for immediate gratification to have that question answered. It is in depth that I ask myself if technology reforming our social interactions and astuteness for the better or worse. Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace: What do they all have in common? According to Danah Boyd and Nicole Ellison, the authors of an article in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication defines social networking websites “allow[s] individuals to (1) construct a public or semi-public profile...
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...Chapter 2 – Examining the Social World: How Do We Know? Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology • Social thought before sociology: strongly influenced by religion and philosophy • Modern sociology arose in 19th century Europe, influenced by several conditions: – Colonialism: exposure to other cultures – Industrial Revolution & French Revolution: desire to know how dramatic change could be systematically explained – Advances in the natural sciences: desire to apply scientific method to the social world Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology August Comte & the science of society • Coined the term “sociology” in 1838 • Thought society’s problems could not be understood by philosophical or religious speculation; scientific knowledge was needed • Two main concerns – What holds society together? (social statics or structure) – Why is there change in society? (social dynamics or process) Ballantine, Roberts, and Korgen. Our Social World: Condensed, Fourth Edition. © 2015 SAGE Publications The Development of Sociology Early sociology after Comte • Focus on massive social and economic change brought by Industrial Revolution • Focus on relationship between micro-, meso-, and macro-level processes • Early sociological theorists: Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Harriet...
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...Advertising Strategy How social Medias and modern technology have affected today’s world? I) The 90’s, a new communication way is born (1990-2001) a) Internet and the firsts social medias (1990-1997) b) The expansion of the market (1997-2001) jlb II) Web 2.0: a new influence for social medias (2002-2010) a) The booming market b) A new kind of addiction III) Social media: a revolutionary marketing tool a) Companies and politics b) Conclusion I) The 90’s, a new communication way is born (1990-2001) a) Internet and the firsts social medias (1990-1997) If we are speaking about social Medias we must deal with the enhancement of technologies. Effectively, social Medias can’t exist without the creation and the publication of internet, that’s why social networks are affecting today’s world. But what is a social media? Social media is a web site or a platform allowing all users to publish data in purpose of sharing with other people. It can be messages, photos, videos, wikis etc… Nowadays, there are millions of social media users, so the question is how it all began? This global phenomenon was created in USA just after the publication of the internet during the early 90’s. Usually people assimilate social media by the development of web 2.0, but the first websites was founded before 2003 (creation of the term “web 2.0”). Indeed, in 1988 AOL created a new kind of social platform and in 1995, the network of Classemates...
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...How Social Medias And Modern Technology Have Affected Today’s World? Advertising Strategy How social Medias and modern technology have affected today’s world? I) The 90’s, a new communication way is born (1990-2001) a) Internet and the firsts social medias (1990-1997) b) The expansion of the market (1997-2001) jlb II) Web 2.0: a new influence for social medias (2002-2010) a) The booming market b) A new kind of addiction III) Social media: a revolutionary marketing tool a) Companies and politics b) Conclusion I) The 90’s, a new communication way is born (1990-2001) a) Internet and the firsts social medias (1990-1997) If we are speaking about social Medias we must deal with the enhancement of technologies. Effectively, social Medias can’t exist without the creation and the publication of internet, that’s why social networks are affecting today’s world. But what is a social media? Social media is a web site or a platform allowing all users to publish data in purpose of sharing with other people. It can be messages, photos, videos, wikis etc… Nowadays, there are millions of social media users, so the question is how it all began? This global phenomenon was created in USA just after the publication of the internet during the early 90’s. Usually people assimilate social media by the development of web 2.0, but the first websites was founded before 2003 (creation of the term “web 2.0”). Indeed, in 1988 AOL created a new kind...
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...Quinlan School of Business, I’ve always been taught to be a good leader whenever I join into real business world. Once, my business ethic professor, Al Gini, said “To become a good leader, a leader should teach his follower to become a good leader too”. Besides, during the ethic class, professor Gini gave us many cases about bad leadership, such as Enron, Ford Pinto case, and so on. With all of the lessons that I gained in business school, I have learned that schools of business nowadays prepare their students to become future leaders by acknowledging today’s businesses problems. I believe that I can become one of those leaders after I graduate. Because, to become a manager, we mustn’t have a job first in order to become manager. We are the managers of our life. Although we start from the smallest thing in our life, we are the leaders of it who make the decision either it’s good or bad. 2.) What are the issues that you will face in, say, 10-15 years for which we, in the Quinlan School of Business, are to prepare you? - During my study in Quinlan School of Business, I realize that there may some issues that I will be faced with. For example, those issues can be a bad leadership, corruption, different business environment, bribe and so on. The reason why I came up with this examples is because I think all of the class’ projects and exam questions are in the perfect world and based on theory in the textbook. However, in reality, when I did my internship, I met a different case...
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