W11 globalization & social change
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The document discusses globalization and social change in the context of understanding inequality. It defines globalization as multidimensional social processes that create worldwide interdependencies. It notes globalization can be viewed differently depending on values. Tensions of globalization include individual vs societal choice, free markets vs government intervention, and local vs supra-local authority. Characteristics of social change are discussed as uneven, unforeseen consequences, potential for conflict, and direction not being random. The document also discusses acknowledging systems of privilege, prejudice, and oppression. It proposes ways to enact progressive social change such as raising awareness, building community, practicing empathy, and empowering narratives.
W11 globalization & social change
- 1. S o c i a l I n e q u a l i t y S O C 1 5 0 : W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e 狸
- 2. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t G l o b a l i z a * o n Refers to a mul*dimensional set of social processes that create, mul*ply, stretch, and intensify worldwide social interdependencies and exchanges while at the same *me fostering in people a growing awareness of deepening connec*ons between the local and the distant Manfred Steger: Globaliza4on: A Very Short Introduc4on
- 3. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t T w o M i n u t e D i s c u s s i o n s -足 S h a r e y o u r t h o u g h t s o n t h e f o l l o w i n g q u o t e : Globaliza*on is neither good nor bad. Rather, certain aspects of the complex, and mul*-足 faceted process of globaliza*on have impacts that can be viewed in di鍖erent ways depending on the values at stake
- 4. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t G l o b a l i z a * o n Three Tensions of Globaliza*on: 1. 2. 3. Individual Choice v. Societal Choice The Free Market v. Government Interven*on Local Authority v. Supra-足 local Authority
- 5. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t S o c i a l C h a n g e Four CharacterisDcs of Social Change 1. 2. 3. 4. Social Change is Uneven The onset & consequences of Social Change are oRen unforeseen Social Change oRen creates con鍖ict The direc*on of Social Change is never random
- 6. S o c i a l I n e q u a l i t y S O C 1 5 0 : W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e 狸
- 7. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t A c k n o w l e d g i n g t h e S y s t e m 狸 P r i v i l e g e : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to members of the dominant group 狸 P r e j u d i c e : a set of nega*ve personal beliefs about a social group that leads individuals to prejudge people from that group, or the group in general, regardless of individual di鍖erences among members of that target group 狸 O p p r e s s i o n : the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. Manifests as either a state of being or speci鍖c act
- 8. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t A c k n o w l e d g i n g t h e S y s t e m 狸 P r i v i l e g e : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to members of the dominant group E l e m e n t s o f P r i v i l e g e : 狸 The characteris*cs of the privileged group de鍖ne the societal norm, oRen bene鍖*ng those in privileged 狸 Due to con鍖ic*ng privilege with the societal norms and the implicit choice to ignore oppression, privilege is oNen not recognized by the holder of privilege 狸 Members of privileged groups may opt out of struggles against oppression if they choose
- 9. W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t P r o g r e s s i v e S o c i a l C h a n g e 狸 Raise Awareness about di鍖erences in Power & Privilege 狸 Gather people around common causes to build Community & CoaliDons 狸 Create opportuni*es to build & prac*ce Empathy 狸 Establish paZerns that consistently Empower mul*ple narra*ves How to Start a Movement