Sociology – 10/24/16

I.  Bellwork:  Animal rights activists target China dog meat festival

1. Explain how the article relates to culture.
2. What is your opinion on the situation?
3. Explain if cultural relativism should be applied in this situation.
4. Explain how you view the future of this event.

• https://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/22/world/asia/china-yulin-dog-meat-festival/
• https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/06/22/coren-china-dog-eating-festival.cnn

II.  Objectives:

• Review the components of culture as well as cultural differences.
• Identify, explain, and compare the elements of culture within groups and distinguish between sub and counter cultures.
• Use various media resources to examine controversial cultural practices and discuss  their acceptance in a modern globalized society.

III.  Cultural Country Project due tomorrow

IV.  Chapter 2 Review

• Chapter 2 iLearn Quiz Wednesday

V.  Classwork

• Page 50 1-3 a, b, c  Q&A
• Page 51-Answers 15-17

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