Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology
Sixth Edition
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links:
- 3.1 Cyber-Savvy Generation
Description: FRONTLINE peers inside the world of a cyber-savvy generation through the eyes of teens and their parents, who often find themselves on opposite sides of a new digital divide.
- 3.2 Power of Technology
Description: James Surowiecki pinpoints the moment when social media became an equal player in the world of news-gathering: the 2005 tsunami, when YouTube video, blogs, IMs and txts carried the news — and preserved moving personal stories from the tragedy.
- 3.3 Cultural Diversity
Description: With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world's indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
- 3.4 Amish Culture
Description: Amish teenagers go through a period of their lives in which they have to decide whether they are going to stay in the community, or not, testing their religious beliefs, here in Ashland, Ohio. This is known as Rumm-Shpringa which means "to run around" in their language.
Audio Links:
- 3.1 Public Shaming
Description: This podcast focuses on public shaming, specifically being tarred and feathered. This roots of this cultural practice is discussed and examined.
- 3.2 Materialism
Description: This podcast from NPR asks listeners to discuss what material things are part of a middle class lifestyle in America.
- 3.3 Reality Television
Description: Reality television is commonly found on television listings in our society today and is a staple of American culture. This podcasts examines how individuals may be affected if they were the subject of a reality show.
Web Resources:
- 3.1 Mobile Use on the Rise
Description: This article examines cell phone usage and how often individuals were likely to use their cell phones to access information online. This article also examines the demographics of those who are likely to utilize their cell phones for this purpose.
- 3.2 California Immigrant Day
Description: Since 1996, the California immigrant rights movement has convened annually at the state capitol for a day of advocacy, education and unity, demanding better rights and treatment for immigrant communities.
- 3.3 Positive News and Positive Change
Description: This article from Contexts Magazine focuses on the lack of news articles that discuss positive changes that have occurred in recent years and the reasons behind why this is so.
- 3.4 Music Bridges Cultures? Actually, Not So Much
Description: This article from Pacific Standard Magazine discusses a study where the results showed that certain types of music can actually lead to a divide between various cultures.