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    immediately the goal of society is seen: technological progress. Instead of the manner in which society acts today, with love, family and success being important focuses: technologic growth and improvement is at the forefront. Technology, in many ways, can produce a positive impact; however, when taken to an extreme, the consequences could be devastating, as shown in this book. The majority of the world’s population is under the World State, an eternally peaceful, stable society where the population

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    Advancements in technology and changes in society have often led to major improvements throughout history that brought about revolutions. The first considerable change in societies came with the Neolithic Revolution around 10,000 B.C. Despite ancient societies being spread far apart with no real trade routes established at the time, they all developed the same way beginning with the transition from nomadic people to agrarian civilizations. The prominent civilizations that came out of the Neolithic

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    Different types of environments change the way technology is used by society. The belief system surrounding technology relies on “everything from religion and spirituality to gender, sexuality, work ethics, and politics. The range of attitudes that a culture embraces on a particular topic affects the beliefs, lifestyles, and perceptions of their adolescents. They both can have both positive and negative impacts on adolescents’ development." (Cultural and Societal Influences on Adolescent Development)

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    mainland powers in Greece. As Athens grew they decided to alter their government from monarchy to aristocracy. Little did the Athenian society know that one change would be a turning point for the western view on government from then on. The creation of the Council of Areopaugus was the starting point for this change the council was for elders of noble families exclusively to rule Athens. However, as trade increased in Athens

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    gendered norms. One critical way of understanding gendered norms and exceptions in Beijing culture was through the process of examining women’s access to experiences of leisure activities in the rapid economic, political and social aspects of Chinese society. Women living in Bejing strongly feel that the behaviour they receive in public leisure spaces is due to the ongoing problems of gendered norms and the shift in social changes that have taken place over the past half century. This study conducted

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    Religious Influence in Society: Big Deal? There comes a time when old family traditions and old religious traditions come to some sort of end or gets to be less of a “big deal”. The norms of yesterday's society are fading quickly and are becoming more modern, thus having a more modern society. Religion has been around since the dawn of man and is suddenly starting to fade off into the distance. Religion has changed but is it for better or for worse? Religious participation is declining among

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    individual has opportunities to build bonds, help others out, and affect change for the better. When the social engagement is reciprocated, it can produce benefits for the multiple individuals engaged in the activity and so further the circumstance of the society. Robert D. Putnam, a political scientist and professor, contends in his essay titled “Bowling Alone: America's Declining Social Capital” that there has been a decline in the social capital over the last several decades. He names that are different

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    Structural Strain Theory

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    different ways. Sociology is usually split into many different places so that sociologists can look at one individual group instead of everyone together. This is a society. A society is an organised group of people. Sociologists study these groups to get more accurate information. One thing that sociologists look at when they look at these societies is the deviance of the group. Deviance is anything that goes against social norms of a specific place. Deviance varies depending on time and location of the

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    Arnold Friend Allusion

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    be. With the element of religious metaphors and allusions, the author is able to connect her short story to a much deeper value that pertains to today’s society and it’s current relations with religion. Within “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” it is prevalent that Connie’s family is not religious. Through subtle hints such as the family barbecue that takes place on a Sunday, Oates intentionally tells the reader of the household’s religious status or lack thereof. Since there is not a religious

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    Social Class Reflection

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    melting pot where different cultures assimilate into one diverse, cohesive whole. However, this metaphor is not completely accurate today. Despite how diverse the country may be, social stratification can enforce normalized identities upon those in society who differ in social capital. I decided to do the power and privilege shuffle with my group of three friends. None of them have ever participated in an exercise like this before so I thought it would give me a more unbiased experience. I also decided

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