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ì S O C 1 5 0 : S o c i a l I n e q u a l i t y
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
Refers to a mul*dimensional set of social processes that create, mul*ply, stretch, and intensify
worldwide social interdependencies and exchanges while at the same *me fostering in people a growing awareness of deepening connec*ons between
the local and the distant
Manfred Steger: “Globaliza4on: A Very Short Introduc4on”
G l o b a l i z a * o n
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
T w o M i n u t e D i s c u s s i o n s -‐ S h a r e y o u r t h o u g h t s o n t h e f o l l o w i n g q u o t e :
“Globaliza*on is neither good nor bad. Rather, certain aspects of the complex, and mul*-‐
faceted process of globaliza*on have impacts that can be viewed in different ways depending
on the values at stake”
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
Three Tensions of Globaliza*on:
1. Individual Choice v. Societal Choice
2. The Free Market v. Government Interven*on
3. Local Authority v. Supra-‐local Authority
G l o b a l i z a * o n
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
Four CharacterisDcs of Social Change
1. Social Change is Uneven 2. The onset &
consequences of Social Change are oRen unforeseen
3. Social Change oRen creates conflict
4. The direc*on of Social Change is never random
S o c i a l C h a n g e
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
ì S O C 1 5 0 : S o c i a l I n e q u a l i t y
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
A c k n o w l e d g i n g t h e S y s t e m
ì Pr i v i l ege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to members of the dominant group
ì Pre jud i ce : a set of nega*ve personal beliefs about a social group that leads individuals to prejudge people from that group, or the group in general, regardless of individual differences among members of that target group
ì Oppress ion : the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. Manifests as either a state of being or specific act
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
A c k n o w l e d g i n g t h e S y s t e m
ì Pr i v i l ege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to members of the dominant group
E l e m e n t s o f P r i v i l e g e : ì The characteris*cs of the privileged group define the
societal norm, oRen benefi*ng those in privileged
ì Due to conflic*ng privilege with the societal norms and the implicit choice to ignore oppression, privilege is oNen not recognized by the holder of privilege
ì Members of privileged groups may opt out of struggles against oppression if they choose
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
ì Raise Awareness about differences in Power & Privilege
ì Gather people around common causes to build Community & CoaliDons
ì Create opportuni*es to build & prac*ce Empathy
ì Establish paZerns that consistently Empower mul*ple narra*ves
P r o g r e s s i v e S o c i a l C h an g e
W e e k 1 1 : G l o b a l i z a * o n & S o c i a l C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g I n e q u a l i t y i n t h e G l o b a l C o n t e x t
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