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IDEAL SOCIETY: GROUPS AND DEVIANCE

Name

Social Sciences Red Rocks Community College

Introduction to Sociology

Laura Howe

November 18, 2021

IDEAL SOCIETY: GROUPS AND DEVIANCE

The major aim of a sociologist is to examine social groupings because they demonstrate how group life influences human behavior and how individual behavior influences group life. Social groupings are formed when two or more people connect and share a sense of belonging and identity. The following is a breakdown of the demographics of society.

A primary group is usually a small group of people with a long history of deep, personal, and enduring friendships. Secondary organizations are huge, goal-oriented groups with no personal ties to one another.

A reference group acts as the comparison point for comparing something or someone to another group. Sociologists define a "social group" as any group that people use as a reference point for judging their own behavior (Çevirgen, 2020). Formal groups are designated work groups inside an organization's hierarchical structure that are assigned specified tasks related to their employment. A person's "in-group" is a group of people to whom he or she mentally belongs. Outgroups are social group to which a person does not belong.

Characteristics of a Group

A group's members are considered interdependent in order for it to exist and achieve its goals. Interaction is necessary for any group to exist. Interactions between members result in the formation of conventions and relationships (Çevirgen, 2020). We say we have achieved synergy when the sum of its parts exceeds the sum of its parts. There is a definite reason why people gather in groups, and that is the similarity of their characteristics.

Another characteristic of groups is that they have established norms for appropriate behavior in groups, which are often used to guide group activity. Being a part of something bigger offers us a sense of belonging and may help us to discover a greater purpose than our own personal aims and desires.

How does the group fit the needs of the society and individuals?

In other words, civilization is a collection of norms that limit anti-human behavior. Individuals must work together to achieve a common goal; it is not enough for them to live and work in society (Worthen, nd). Groups can also play an important function in society. They are crucial to the existing structure of society because they are long-lasting social units that contribute to the establishment of shared value systems.

Deviance

Those who break from social norms are referred to as deviants. Deviance is the key to understanding the societal alterations that occur over time. The detraction of deviance is that whether or not something is deviant depends on the context, definitions, circumstances, and the attitude of individuals towards the activity (Worthen, nd). Systems of deviance teach individuals in a specific society how to behave by developing acceptable and unacceptable behavior patterns. Punishment is employed by society to maintain its social control system and decrease deviance.

Five-part typology of deviance within an ideal society

Merton typology is based on two factors: an individual's intention to ethnic goals and one's belief that she is capable of achieving her goals. According to Merton's five-part typology of deviance, humans may use deviation to pursue broadly accepted societal norms and goals through conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreats, and rebellion. People who vend prohibited pills in the United States, on the other hand, reject the culturally acceptable manner of getting cash while allotment the commonly acknowledged cultural value of creating currency (Çevirgen, 2020). As a result, it's possible that following one set of rules requires flouting another in order to obtain what you desired in the first place. According to strain theory, when people are denied the opportunity to accomplish culturally valued goals, they are compelled to participate in deviant behavior. As a result, many lower-class people resort to illegal or immoral measures to get financial resources.

People

These groups have an impact on people by forming a social group that is more than just a collection or aggregation of individuals. A multitude of elements can contribute to social cohesion, including shared interests, ideals, representations, ethnicity, and blood links (Papanek, 2019). Those who follow the social identity approach believe that the establishment of social networks requires and is facilitated by an individual's awareness of and acceptance within a specific group.

An in-group is reaction when someone does something we don't like, and we do it when someone does something we don't like (Worthen, nd). If everyone in a certain culture, race, religion, or other group acts the same way, we can make the following assumption: Racism and prejudice grow as a result of this generalization.

Group pressures manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Bullying, teasing, and criticism are all common methods of instilling social conformity. As a result of this pressure, some people change their conduct because they want to be liked or feel like they belong (Hulse et al., 2019). Others may choose this method to ensure they have the upper hand while making critical judgments.

Individuals are influenced by their social environments in a variety of ways. If a person conforms their beliefs and actions to their own, they are said to be under the influence of others. A group's ideas and beliefs can impact an individual's behavior. In this way, individuals demonstrate their loyalty to the group's established principles while refraining from criticizing their own.

Those outside the group are more aware of potential connections and their conduct changes as a result (Worthen, nd). They will be more pleasant, more likely to fit in, and more likely to comply with others' demands if they pay more attention to social cues.

Because of the general perception and lack of information regarding mental diseases, deviation is now regarded as a mental illness in today's culture. People suffering from severe mental illnesses are frequently regarded as dangerous and a threat to the community.

References

Çevirgen, M. (2020). Living in an Ideal Society: Thomas More’s Utopia. Journal of English Language and Literature Club, 2(1), 7-11. https://dergi.ingilizedebiyati.net/cuidek/article/view/123

Hulse, K., Morris, A., & Pawson, H. (2019). Private renting in a home-owning society: Disaster, diversity or deviance?. Housing, Theory and Society, 36(2), 167-188. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14036096.2018.1467964

Papanek, H. (2019). The ideal woman and the ideal society: Control and autonomy in the construction of identity (pp. 42-75). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429041051-3/ideal-woman-ideal-society-control-autonomy-construction-identity-hanna-papanek

Worthen, M. G. Defining Deviance. In Sexual Deviance and Society (pp. 15-34). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003089186-3/defining-deviance-meredith-worthen

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Annotated Bibliography - An Ideal Society

NAME

School

Lecturer

Introduction to Sociology

November 17, 2021

An Ideal Society

The society reflect the people and the people are a reflection of their community. The continuum dance of interaction is a necessity to create and identity of a people and a place. Furthermore, in creating an ideal society, the dance is such that every part of the society is allowed to listen to their own music in such a way that it does not impede someone else’s music avoiding stepping on someone else’s foot. And in order to build a strong and intellectually sound write up, an equally strong reference list is needed to do that, hence this paper.

Alexander, S. (2016). Sociology. Bookdepository.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021, from https://www.bookdepository.com/Sociology-Stephanie-Alexander/9781622755554.

Understanding of the basics of a subject matter is the key to understanding the subject itself. And in the book Alexander (2016) mentioned and defined sociology and the various aspect of sociology. This is very important and relevant to the final paper. Although this is not a journal, it is a good resource that brings value to the definition or the work.

Bankston, C. L. (2000). Sociology basics: V. 2, Modernization and world-system theories- workplace socialization. Salem Press.

Just like the initial reference listed above, this is also providing definition and beyond that giving context to the interactions of that happen in the society and how this affects each other. I also show the diverse theories in the world of sociology and their relevance in modernization using workplace as a template. This is a great source and give body to the ideology of the topic giving it strong foundation.

Ferri, E. (1996). Criminal sociology. University of Virginia Library.

In the bid to create an ideal society, we must understand that the imbalance created in the society just as Marx’s’ theory shows that there are classes and these classes creates tensions in the society, interrupting the dance as I illustrated in the introduction. And when there is an interruption and a disturbance in the equilibrium, the society tries to return to a state of normal, by creating different forms of law enforcement. This book, studies this dynamics and how the society responds to it.

Çevirgen, M. (2020). Living in an Ideal Society: Thomas More’s Utopia. Journal of English Language and Literature Club, 2(1), 7-11. https://dergi.ingilizedebiyati.net/cuidek/article/view/123

Çevirgen (2020) discussed what we’re to look out for in our bid to created and live in an ideal society. The fabrics that make this possible, the very idea that this is possible was discussed and the challenges the very core of this idea. In an idea situation, we don’t have this society around us, and the drive for it is a constant one. Ongoing and it takes the participation of all involved in the society to make it possible. This is a major reference in the write up as it puts flesh and body to the topic

Papanek, H. (2019). The ideal woman and the ideal society: Control and autonomy in the construction of identity (pp. 42-75). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429041051-3/ideal-woman-ideal-society-control-autonomy-construction-identity-hanna-papanek

To have an ideal society, the various fabric of that society should the able be able to represent themselves in the larger scheme of things. Just like Marx mentioned in his theory that the classes created in the society give power to a group over some others. When the group with certain authority and power beginning to abuse their power and exerting, they authority beyond the fairness group and equity is no longer guaranteed. This is a great reference, and it makes the challenges of a society understandable. Which is needed to understand this topic

References

Alexander, S. (2016). Sociology. Bookdepository.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021, from https://www.bookdepository.com/Sociology-Stephanie-Alexander/9781622755554.

Bankston, C. L. (2000). Sociology basics: V. 2, Modernization and world-system theories- workplace socialization. Salem Press.

Çevirgen, M. (2020). Living in an Ideal Society: Thomas More’s Utopia. Journal of English Language and Literature Club, 2(1), 7-11. https://dergi.ingilizedebiyati.net/cuidek/article/view/123

Ferri, E. (1996). Criminal sociology. University of Virginia Library.

Papanek, H. (2019). The ideal woman and the ideal society: Control and autonomy in the construction of identity (pp. 42-75). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429041051-3/ideal-woman-ideal-society-control-autonomy-construction-identity-hanna-papanek

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IDEAL SOCIETY: GROUPS AND DEVIANCE

Name

Social Sciences Red Rocks Community College

Introduction to Sociology

Laura Howe

November 18, 2021

IDEAL SOCIETY: GROUPS AND DEVIANCE

The major aim of a sociologist is to examine social groupings because they demonstrate how group life influences human behavior and how individual behavior influences group life. Social groupings are formed when two or more people connect and share a sense of belonging and identity. The following is a breakdown of the demographics of society.

A primary group is usually a small group of people with a long history of deep, personal, and enduring friendships. Secondary organizations are huge, goal-oriented groups with no personal ties to one another.

A reference group acts as the comparison point for comparing something or someone to another group. Sociologists define a "social group" as any group that people use as a reference point for judging their own behavior (Çevirgen, 2020). Formal groups are designated work groups inside an organization's hierarchical structure that are assigned specified tasks related to their employment. A person's "in-group" is a group of people to whom he or she mentally belongs. Outgroups are social group to which a person does not belong.

Characteristics of a Group

A group's members are considered interdependent in order for it to exist and achieve its goals. Interaction is necessary for any group to exist. Interactions between members result in the formation of conventions and relationships (Çevirgen, 2020). We say we have achieved synergy when the sum of its parts exceeds the sum of its parts. There is a definite reason why people gather in groups, and that is the similarity of their characteristics.

Another characteristic of groups is that they have established norms for appropriate behavior in groups, which are often used to guide group activity. Being a part of something bigger offers us a sense of belonging and may help us to discover a greater purpose than our own personal aims and desires.

How does the group fit the needs of the society and individuals?

In other words, civilization is a collection of norms that limit anti-human behavior. Individuals must work together to achieve a common goal; it is not enough for them to live and work in society (Worthen, nd). Groups can also play an important function in society. They are crucial to the existing structure of society because they are long-lasting social units that contribute to the establishment of shared value systems.

Deviance

Those who break from social norms are referred to as deviants. Deviance is the key to understanding the societal alterations that occur over time. The detraction of deviance is that whether or not something is deviant depends on the context, definitions, circumstances, and the attitude of individuals towards the activity (Worthen, nd). Systems of deviance teach individuals in a specific society how to behave by developing acceptable and unacceptable behavior patterns. Punishment is employed by society to maintain its social control system and decrease deviance.

Five-part typology of deviance within an ideal society

Merton typology is based on two factors: an individual's intention to ethnic goals and one's belief that she is capable of achieving her goals. According to Merton's five-part typology of deviance, humans may use deviation to pursue broadly accepted societal norms and goals through conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreats, and rebellion. People who vend prohibited pills in the United States, on the other hand, reject the culturally acceptable manner of getting cash while allotment the commonly acknowledged cultural value of creating currency (Çevirgen, 2020). As a result, it's possible that following one set of rules requires flouting another in order to obtain what you desired in the first place. According to strain theory, when people are denied the opportunity to accomplish culturally valued goals, they are compelled to participate in deviant behavior. As a result, many lower-class people resort to illegal or immoral measures to get financial resources.

People

These groups have an impact on people by forming a social group that is more than just a collection or aggregation of individuals. A multitude of elements can contribute to social cohesion, including shared interests, ideals, representations, ethnicity, and blood links (Papanek, 2019). Those who follow the social identity approach believe that the establishment of social networks requires and is facilitated by an individual's awareness of and acceptance within a specific group.

An in-group is reaction when someone does something we don't like, and we do it when someone does something we don't like (Worthen, nd). If everyone in a certain culture, race, religion, or other group acts the same way, we can make the following assumption: Racism and prejudice grow as a result of this generalization.

Group pressures manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Bullying, teasing, and criticism are all common methods of instilling social conformity. As a result of this pressure, some people change their conduct because they want to be liked or feel like they belong (Hulse et al., 2019). Others may choose this method to ensure they have the upper hand while making critical judgments.

Individuals are influenced by their social environments in a variety of ways. If a person conforms their beliefs and actions to their own, they are said to be under the influence of others. A group's ideas and beliefs can impact an individual's behavior. In this way, individuals demonstrate their loyalty to the group's established principles while refraining from criticizing their own.

Those outside the group are more aware of potential connections and their conduct changes as a result (Worthen, nd). They will be more pleasant, more likely to fit in, and more likely to comply with others' demands if they pay more attention to social cues.

Because of the general perception and lack of information regarding mental diseases, deviation is now regarded as a mental illness in today's culture. People suffering from severe mental illnesses are frequently regarded as dangerous and a threat to the community.

References

Çevirgen, M. (2020). Living in an Ideal Society: Thomas More’s Utopia. Journal of English Language and Literature Club, 2(1), 7-11. https://dergi.ingilizedebiyati.net/cuidek/article/view/123

Hulse, K., Morris, A., & Pawson, H. (2019). Private renting in a home-owning society: Disaster, diversity or deviance?. Housing, Theory and Society, 36(2), 167-188. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14036096.2018.1467964

Papanek, H. (2019). The ideal woman and the ideal society: Control and autonomy in the construction of identity (pp. 42-75). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429041051-3/ideal-woman-ideal-society-control-autonomy-construction-identity-hanna-papanek

Worthen, M. G. Defining Deviance. In Sexual Deviance and Society (pp. 15-34). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003089186-3/defining-deviance-meredith-worthen

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Economic Security as an Ideal Society

School

Name

Introduction to Sociology

Lecturer

November 28, 2021

Economic security as an ideal society

The economic security researchers and analysts define economic security as the ability of individuals, households, or communities to cover their essential needs sustainably and with dignity (Waller, W. T. 2019). This can vary according to an individual's physical needs, the environment, and prevailing cultural standards. Food, basic shelter, clothing, and hygiene qualify as essential needs, as does the related expenditure; the essential assets needed to earn a living, and the costs associated with health care and education also qualify.

According to Waller, W. T. (2019) Economic security companies concentrate on restoring one or several of what are known as "key livelihood outcomes." These are: food consumption: What are people eating? Does their diet cover their nutritional requirements, are people able to hunt, fish, produce food or forage as they normally would? Do people earn or obtain enough money to cover their basic expenses? Are people protected against bad weather? Do they have the means to cook food? Can they maintain basic standards of hygiene? And can the government, civil society, National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies and others help meet people's economic security needs?

Defining economic security is a tricky matter, considering that the central characteristic of a market economic system is ‘insecurity’. Market economies function best when there is widespread competition and the ever-present threat of failure. According to Maroto, M., Pettinicchio, D., & Patterson, A. C. (2019) to seek economic security, therefore, seems at odds with support for a global economy based on market mechanisms like free trade and competition. Of course, this position is predicated on the needs of the market being equal to or the same as those of individuals. Critical security studies proponents frame the issues differently. Competition itself is not at odds with security. Developing countries argue that free trade is not entirely ‘free’ as trade restrictions unfairly favor already developed or rich nations. The issue is not one of insecurity brought about by free trade, but by an unfair trading system.

Conclusion

Economic security might be the ability of a nation-state to obtain through production or fair trade those goods and services it needs in order to preserve its national security. Studies of economic security policy would focus, therefore, on how a state uses economic mechanisms to maintain territorial integrity, meet citizen demands for goods and services, preserve political and cultural independence, and achieve freedom. An ideal society is indeed a utopian society, which is described as a society in which everything is as excellent as it possible can be for everyone who lives there (Maroto, M., Pettinicchio, D., & Patterson, A. C. 2019). This form of civilization, on the other hand, has never existed before and remains a pipe dream in our heads. John Rawls, Milton Friedman, Karl Marx are three thinkers who appear to suggest an ideal just society.

References

Maroto, M., Pettinicchio, D., & Patterson, A. C. (2019). Hierarchies of categorical disadvantage: Economic insecurity at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. Gender & Society, 33(1), 64-93.

Waller, W. T. (2019). Economic Security and the State. In The Stratified State (pp. 153-171). Routledge.

COMM 1015: Business Communications 1

Assignment 6: Memo Writing

Due Date: See LEARN Calendar and Assigned Dropbox for Due Dates

Assignment Type: Individual

Memo Writing Assignment:

The purpose of writing a memo is to clarify and communicate information to a specific audience. As managers there are times when memos are the best means of communicating specific time sensitive tasks to a number of employees at the same time and also used as a reference tool. The purpose of this assignment is to develop necessary skills to write an effective memo.

Assignment premise: Imagine you are the Front Office Manager at the Red River Inn, who is responsible for ensuring all staff and guests are informed of an upcoming pool closure (for maintenance). You are writing a memo to your staff to inform them of the closure, and what they will need to do.

Address the following with the memo:

· Write your memo using the format discussed in class

· Use business language appropriate to the audience

· The dates of the pool closure are October 30th – December 1st of this year (inclusive)

· Reservations staff will need to advise guests making new reservations

· Front desk will have to advise guests checking in for those dates

· Someone will have to create and print signs to post on the front desk, in the elevators, on the door to the pool area, and put into every guest room (when, and who will do this)

· All staff need to initial the memo to ensure accountability

Submit your assignment using DROPBOX in LEARN, Assignment 6 Memo Writing

Additional Information:

Late assignments will be deducted 10% per day (weekend counts as 2 days).