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It is essential to understand the origins of sociology and the importance of culture (and ethnocentrism) in order to better understand your place in the social world--locally or globally--and to get a good beginning understanding of what sociology is all about.

In your reading of Macionis and the links provided, ask yourself these questions:(a) What is sociology and how and why did it develop? (Hint: Note the importance of social change and social transitions). (b) Is the study of sociology important in today's modern information-driven world? Why or why not? (c) Why should we understand other cultures and ethnocentrism? What difference does this understanding make in navigating today's complex global world?

After reading and asking the above questions, use that information and your "sociological imagination" to respond to ONE of the following:

1. How can ethnocentrism contribute to global tensions, conflicts, even wars? How can ethnocentrism be lessened?
2. What are the differences between a society and a nation? In the contemporary world, what are some examples of this? Why is "nation" so important in the global arena?
3. How does culture affect socialization and the transitions of life (or "rites of passage")?
4. To what extent is a global culture emerging? What difference does it make if weâ??re emerging into a global culture?

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Hello. The solution below should get you started. Reading the problem, it said that after you've read the Macionis book - you should choose one question from the set of questions to answer using sociological perspective and imagination and answer it. I have chosen to provide an answer to start you off with question number 2. If you have any questions, just look through the Macionis book you have on hand as well as the links listed. Good luck & thank you for using Brainmass.

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Society & Nation

What is the difference between nation and society? At first glance it sounds just about the same. Both are groupings of people that share something in common. Society is a grouping of people, for example where social relations are apparent and exhibited via social status, roles and social network. In a society, there is a pervasive social relationship between all its members. Additionally, the members also share in a ...

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