Micro Vs. Macro

This past week in sociology we discussed the differences between Micro Sociology and Macro. Micro Sociology is how small things around you (the certain group you are in, or a person who's has a more confident and brooding voice) will affect your decision. When we were doing the "Abandon Ship" activity the decisions were made by those people with the loudest voice or by the group of friends on the boat. Macro Sociology is how the bigger picture in society shapes and our decisions (Where we come from, ethnicity, where we live, what we were taught from young to like and dislike). That as well helped with the decision making during the activity

Social Construction

In sociology that week we talked about Social Construction of reality and how we view people around us the way that social norms have taught us to view different groups and people. We did a fun activity called the "Abandon Ship". There was a certain amount of people chosen to be stuck in a really small life boat. Since the life boat was so small, some people had to be thrown off. The people that were stuck on the life boat had to decide who gets thrown off. Most of the decision were based off the name or group they were put in from society. Ex- Youth, health, and money. If you were old, you were thrown off because you were seen as not being useful but, if you were young and were going to be an importance for the future of the boat or society, you were saved.

Sociological Mindfulness

This week we talked about sociological mindfulness. In brief summary it's how each little act we do matters and has an affect on others. I already sort of had known this and for some reason it has become something I live by. It's just the way my brain works. I always wonder what I'm doing and how it's going to affect the people around me and what sort of outcome it will bring. I was really glad that we talked about this in class though because it would be a nice change to see others being aware of their actions and outcomes.