Sociology of culture: Globalization: A threat to culture?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; Bibliography. Sociology of culture: Globalization: A threat to culture? The post-modern era of globalization can be simultaneously ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of explanation of culture. Two theories about the role of culture . The role of culture in shaping society. Redefining culture. Diminishing and celebrating diversity. Conclusion. Bibliography...»

The challenge of modernity/post modernity in the sociology of religion

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « choice theory in general as well as in sociology of religion Featherstone, M., ed. (1990) Global Culture: Nationalism, Globalization and Modernity. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Transformations and challenges.. Why post-modernity?. Post-modernity - sense or is just a passing fad.. The instrumental (purposive) rationality.. The fragmented group identity.. The realization of crisis. . Globalization.. Religion...»

The French cultural exception: Exception or exclusion?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Thus, globalization would not be a threat anymore for industry, against complete free-trade, is a way of preventing an uniformisation of global culture. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The emergence of the 'cultural exception'. Global context of the cultural industry. Historical background . L'exception culturelle francaise. 'Cultural exception' and 'exception française'. The political implementation. From...»

The cultural identity and the assimilation of the Jewish Community in the Global Cities

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : « its integration, focusing on mainstream culture and education Rosenthal, The American Journal of Sociology, Vol such as complex process as globalization, and our ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and abstract.. General introduction.. Literature review.. The concepts of assimilation, pluralism, acculturation and ethnic retention.. The communitarian tradition.. Presentation of the communities in study.. The Jewish community of...»

Sociological accounts of social movements

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « are socialized to become emotion culture or feeling to protest, for instance against the globalization (Sullivan use Jasper words if a threat of irrationality ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sociological accounts of social movements . The idea of the rational actor theory . Changes in the study of social movements. Emotion as a powerful sentiment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The melting pot revisited: Supporting research into the genetic diversity of the American population

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « Problems with race and culture may vanish with cooperation and In short, such research may be a threat to the In an era of biomedical globalization, no country ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. From cartography to ethnography: The implications of the human genome project.. Nazis, Tuskegee and Native Americans: Eugenics fear and modern protections.. The primacy of individual over societal good.. The death of...»

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