UNIT 1: WarmUp #5

In our society, is it easy for an individual to move up the economic ladder? Is it possible for an individual to fall down the economic ladder? Explain your answers in 2-3 sentences.

CHAPTER 4.1:SOCIAL STRUCTURE

SOCIAL STRUCTURE the network of interrelated statuses & roles that

guide human interaction

STATUS a socially defined position in a group or society

ROLE the behavior (the rights & obligations) expected of

someone occupying a particular status

FIREFIGHTER example of roles: putting out fires, saving lives,

wearing a uniform etc.

• example of conflict/strain: voluntarily puts self in danger but has loved ones who need him/her

MOTHER example of roles: providing food & shelter, nurturing

family, disciplining children etc.

• examples of conflict/strain: work fatigue & long shifts make household tasks & interactions difficult

P.T.A. PRESIDENT examples of roles: running meetings, recruiting new

members, planning activities etc.

• examples of conflict/strain: has trouble getting members to attend & follow through on promises

EXCHANGE when people interact in an effort to receive a

reward or a return for their actions

RECIPROCITY: the idea that if you do something for someone, that person owes you something in return

EXCHANGE THEORY belief that people are motivated by self-interest in their

interactions with other people

COMPETITION occurs when 2 or more people or groups oppose

each other to achieve a goal that only one can attain seen as a cornerstone of the

Western capitalist economic system

CONFLICT the deliberate attempt to control a person by

force, to oppose someone, or to harm another person

COOPERATION occurs when 2 or more people or groups work

together to achieve a goal that will benefit more than one person

ACCOMMODATION a state of balance between cooperation & conflict

think a hotel: stay for $60/nightif cooperating: freeif conflicting: no stay at all

FESTIVAL OF INDIA 2012

The event is organized by the India Association of Charlotte a nonprofit, non-religious, cultural organization established to serve the Indian Community in the Charlotte area. Its mission is to share Indian culture with the people of the Carolinas and to foster better understanding of the cultural diversity of India with the local Indian Diaspora and the American community at large. For the last seventeen years this event has drawn thousands of visitors from all around the Charlotte and vicinity. This is a great family event where students will find the event educational while adults will find it entertaining. This annual cultural festival showcases diversity of Indian food, art, dance, music and Bollywood entertainment. Don't miss out fun for all ages including yoga demos, henna tattoos, dancing on the street to live pulsating music and so much more.

$5 Admission Price Additional $ for food, souvenirs,

etc. for an EXTRA assignment grade,

bring me a minimum 2-paragraph “Comparison” of your visual observations & experiences of Indian culture at the Festival with what you observed & experienced in our viewing of The Namesake.

please attach your Admission Ticket & any other relevant materials (brochures, etc) to your paper, to receive credit.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22nd

12-6 PM

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23rd

12-7 PM

CHAPTER 4

Page 68 #2-3 Page 72 #3-4 Page 77 #2-3 Page 81 #2-3 Page 89 #2-3 Page 90 #1-10 Identifying People & Ideas Page 90 #1-7 Understanding Main Ideas