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  • Essay / Culture, symbol and power - 632

    The sociological concept to be discussed from chapter 5 would be “Culture: symbol and practices”. On the one hand, culture studies daily routine and, on the other hand, explores their values ​​and beliefs. A person wearing a cross or a rosary, symbols of the Christian religion and likewise a person attending daily mass, a service in a local chapel signifies one's religious practice. “The most privileged people on the planet use their resources to separate themselves from each other, to buy privacy and personal space.” (p. 110). The practice of living alone symbolizes society's culture of becoming solitary or enjoying one's freedom. But why do some people prefer to live alone rather than in the hustle and bustle of a large family? “Today, socialists generally study the effect of culture not on the goals or ends of our behavior but rather on the means of our behavior. In other words, there is less how and more why.” (p. 117) In the next chapter, the focus is on power: achieving goals through a political system. Power has three dimensions. In the first dimension, power is obviously visible, such as a student protest, war, etc. In the second dimension, power becomes less visible. People in power know how to manipulate issues or programs and get results that are favorable to them. “What counts as important issues is not only those that are the subject of significant conflict, but also those that cannot become the object of political contestation.” (p. 146). in the third dimension, power is literally hidden. Here, the powerful need not order others to exercise power. Their status as a celebrity, a distinguished politician, a firm dictator, etc. opens the way for them. “Sometimes persuasion efforts are accompanied by both the threat of punishment and the offer of reward. » The law... middle of paper... life. New technological developments have transformed backboard classrooms into electronic classrooms. Thanks to these technological innovations, the standards of education have progressed by leaps and bounds, as has the number of people who benefit from them. This is possible through the replacement of digital media with physical teachers. According to sociologists, the goals of education are to "provide a marriage market for older students, teach religion, and prevent crime by keeping young people off the streets." (p. 416) An educational institution helps us distinguish between right and wrong, thereby helping us make an intelligent career choice. “A high level of human capital plays a key role in stimulating economic growth. » (p. 418) to have an effective promotion of youth: for the future of each nation, disciplined schooling is obligatory. Education prepares society and helps eradicate inequalities.