Social+and+Cultural+Norms

=Social and Cultural Norms= =Tuesday, Oct. 28th= [|Have we resorted back to tribes?] Norms are ways of being (behaviors/thoughts/ideas) that are shaped by values. These values can be local, regional, community based, or global. Seth Godin proposes that these norms and ways of being are now organized into tribes via the internet. As you listen to the Ted Talk, **listen for specific reference to the organizing principle of Tribes as it relates to individuals values and behaviors.** At the end of the Seth Godin's Ted Talk we will discuss the following [|questions] in small groups

=Wednesday, Oct. 29th= It is important to consider then, does the whole world shares any set of values, and norms (ways of being)? Are there truly universal values? With a partner read and comment on: Former Secretary General of the UN[| Kofi Annan on Universal Values] Read the text of the speech and make comments on the speech of the following (based on the Making Meaning Protocol) Choose at least 2 quotes that you agree with in the text. What questions does the text raise for you? (2) What is significant or compelling about the text for you? (2)

Continuing to look at Kofi Annan's speech on Universal Values: Respond to the quote in the questions in this[| document.]
 * "Every society needs to be bound together by common values, so that its members know what to expect of each other, and have some shared principles by which to manage their differences without resorting to violence."**

=Thursday, Oct. 30th= Intro: Take a look at the study on Universal Values and their short list of 4 Universal Moral Values What do you think? Are they accurate? Which one would you disagree with? [|A short list of Universal Values]

Breaking apart Kofi Annan's Speech Directions:
 * In your groups do the following: **
 * 1. Create a google doc titled: Values and share it anyone with the link can view and paste the link into the following [|spreadsheet] **
 * 2. Begin answering each of the following prompts, each group member should have their own answers as well as the group responses posted on the google doc **

What are your families's common values? What are your friend group's common values? (Just pick one friend group)
 * As an individual answer: **

What are ISA's common values?
 * As a group answer:**


 * "If we believe sincerely in individual rights, we must recognize that an individual's sense of identity is almost always bound up with a sense of belonging to one or more groups."**

What group is your identity most "bound" to?
 * As an individual answer:**


 * "Therefore the rights of an individual include the right to empathize, and to express solidarity, with others who share this or that aspect of an individual's identity."**

As an American, how well do we empathize with individual's who are not part of "American" groups?
 * As a group answer:**

How well do you empathize with those outside of your groups?
 * As an individual answer:**

Questions about Kofi Annan's speech:

Do you agree with Kofi Annan's examples of universal values?

According to Annan: How is globalization both helping and hindering the concept of universal values?

What are the greatest dangers to achieving universal values and Millennium Development Goals?

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=Monday, Nov. 3rd= Social Norms: Scenarios (Each group of 3 chooses a scenario and creates a list of norms for each experience and will share out)

=Tuesday, Nov. 4th-Friday, Nov. 7th= With a partner start a google doc titled Social Norms_Last Names and put the document link the [|following spreadsheet]

As a pair answer the following questions: Where do social norms come from? Why are they in place? What happens if they are broken? Why do people follow so many unwritten rules in society?
 * Task 1 for the google doc:**

You and your partner find a current event article from a reliable news source (no blogs!) that includes social norms/folkway/mores/laws being discussed and or broken in the article. Check out this[| About.com article] on the difference between types of societal norms before you read your article. (This may not be explicit because most social norms are implicit within a society). For the article:
 * Task 2 for the google doc:**
 * Put the Title of the Article and the Source and hyperlink
 * Identify the social norms/folkway/mores/laws being discussed or broken
 * Explain why this norm is in place
 * Explain what typically happens when this norm is broken and what happens in your article IF the norm has been broken

Research the following theories-[|use this article from Stanford U.] (1) the socialized actor theory, (2) the social identity theory, and (3) the rational choice model of conformity. Describe each in your own words Explain which theory you agree with and why
 * Task 3 for the google doc:**
 * Theories of Conformity and Normative Behavior**

Apply one of the theories from above to the article that you read-be able to explain why it relates.
 * Task 4 for the google doc:**

For tomorrows class add 1 slide to the following [|presentation] about your current event/social norm
 * Task 5: Presentations**

Your slide should include: Your name(s) The title of the article and source The social norm being broken or discussed in the article and identify if it is a: Folkway, Mores, Taboo, Law, or Rule or a combination of several Describe briefly what happened if the norm was broken (or what could happen) Explain why you think the norm is in place Identify which theory of conformity is/is not at play in your article

=Monday, Nov. 10th= Part I: Groups/Pairs will present their current event as examples of [|social norms.]

Part II: Each student will reflect on the following at the conclusion of the presentations: -What were the trends (if any) among the news stories? -What is the purpose of social norms? (Do they serve a purpose in society, if so what is that purpose?) -What kinds of social norms are in place for safety? -What kinds of social norms are purely social? -Name one social norm that you would abolish if you could. -Name one social norm that you typically break

Part III: Begin brainstorming what FOLKWAY you might break for the project

=Tuesday, Nov. 11th= Read and discuss article: The 4 A's Protocol: Agreements with the article Arguments with the article Assumptions of the article Alternative explanation

=Wednesday, Nov. 12th= Groups brainstorm 10 most common social norms for teenagers in the 21st century

The Dumbest Generation-[|an Interview with Mark Bauerlein] Responding to "Are Social Norms Steadily Unraveling"-[|Social Norms in Teenagers] Responding to "The Dumbest Generation" Critique "[|8 Reasons Why This Is The Dumbest Generation"]

=Thursday, Nov. 13th= Looking at [|Breaking a Folkway Project] PUT YOUR Breaking the Folkway Project in this [|spreadsheet] by Friday, Nov. 14th

**Friday, Nov. 14th** Social Norms: Gender and Sexuality [|"Of Masks and Magic"] [|Look Different] [|Lego Remixer] [|"Like a Girl"] [|Gender Norms from Huffington Pos]t-With a partner choose 1 article from the Gender Norms section and answer the following questions: 1) How does this gender norm impact (for instance what messages does is send) individuals (both male and female)? 2) Do you agree or disagree with the article's stance? Explain why or why not. 3) What are the origins of this gender norm and how likely is it to change in the future?

=Monday, Dec. 1st= Consider how you spent the break-did you celebrate like this? Or does your Thanksgiving break look different from most? Is your Thanksgiving "normal"?
 * Reminder-Breaking Social Norms Projects are due tomorrow and each individual or group will present their broken social norms to the class.**

Does your Thanksgiving include any of the [|following] ?

How do you know what's normal? Do you consider yourself normal or abnormal? What about your family-are they normal?

=Tuesday, Dec. 2nd= Presenting our broken social norms projects

=Wednesday, Dec. 3rd=

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-Lecture and Class Discussion Which of Rushworth Kidder's values for a troubled world is most difficult to transcend/translate from culture to culture? Explain.

Label the document as Last Name, Values and Norms share to callen@neisd.net For example B. Lopez, Values and Norms

The first task on Monday will be to: Choose 2 of your personal values, trace it's origins, and describe how it impacts your behavior and thus has become a norm for you. Step 1. Identify your Value Step 2. Describe how that became a value for you and who was most instrumental in shaping that value for you (trace it's origins) Step 3. Describe how that value impacts your overall behavior (big picture) What do you do and what do you not do as a result of that value Step 4. Identify the norms (daily and or normal) activities and behaviors you do. These are "always" types of things. FOR EXAMPLE: I value money. I don't value money in the sense of material possessions but rather value financial security and fiscal responsibility. This value has been instilled by my parents but also my grandparents. My grandparents were children of the Depression era and they saved everything from butter containers to tin cans. It was weird but it came out of necessity and conservationist mentality-waste not, want not. None of my family went to college but they all worked hard for what they had and had to overcome many obstacles to become financially secure. Valuing money impacts my behavior in how I spend my money, how I pay my bills, the fact that I don't use often or like to use a Credit Card. At the same time, I feel like because I am fiscally responsible I am also able to share my "wealth" with others who might be in need or need it more than I do-that is definitely a trait and value I inherited from my Dad. Even though he was raised poor, once he achieved a sense of wealth he always shared: giving jobs to his brothers, uncles, cousins, and buying his parents a house. How it affects my daily norms-I take care of the things I have spent money on. I make sure everything is maintained from my car, to my computer. If I am going to spend money on something-it ought to be worth my money, that I worked hard for, and I should do my part to take care of it. It is a norm for me to pay my bills on time, and to not use my credit card. It is a norm that if I don't have the money for it, I won't buy it. = =


 * Post your assignment to Edublogs-Title It Values-Norms, and Tag it as Sociology, Social Studies**

Then create a comment to your post that is reflection of __**how this assignment helped you**__:

1. articulate your personal perspective (you hadn't really thought about how values effects behavior) 2. understand new insights about yourself (What new thing did you realize about yourself?) 3. understand how environment (nurture) shapes who you are

Once individuals at your table are done, ask a neighbor for their edublogs name and make a comment on their post.


 * Answering ONE of the following:**

What did you appreciate about reading their entry? What had you not thought about before that you read in their entry? What new insights do you have about the individual?

For an example see: isajourneys.net/dreid2013, or efarre2013

When you complete your post and reflection-pick up the reading on "American Values" and begin to brainstorm how those values-determine behaviors-that have become norms in American culture

= = Our "American Values"-after exploring our own values and how those play a part of our everyday behaviors and personal norms students will now explore American Values. Students will individually read the text "American Values" (10 min) and make a note of:

**3. How American Value impacts behaviors and norms in American society? (choose a value and trace how it affects behavior)**
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[|Six Word Memoir Project Video Story] [|Six Word Memoirs] [|More examples of Six Word Memoirs]

My six word memoir for coming back after 2 weeks out of the classroom:
 * In and out happy and sad.**

Articles to read through before you consider creating your six word memoir [|"How do we define normal?"]

Your final product will be due this Thursday for presenting and posting on Friday.
Read through the Six Word Memoir's to get examples and a big picture. Decide which of the options you will pursue for your own six word memoir on what it means to be normal to you.
 * Monday you will:**


 * Tuesday you will:**
 * Complete this writing exercise before you receive an iPad. Complete the following in words, phrases and sentences.**


 * What is a normal...****House,** **Family,** **Relationship (friend or romantic),****Food,** **Job,** **School,** **Music,** **Body, Clothes, Fashion...to you.**


 * Wednesday you will:**
 * Choose images, and begin to design and complete your 6 word memoir(s) using the ipads and one of the chosen apps-Poplet Lite, Photocard (you must register), Turbo Collage, or Demotivation.**


 * Email your product(s) to yourself, callen@neisd.net and ybarke@neisd.net, SUBJECT LINE SHOULD READ**
 * Name___Period__ 6 Word Memoir**
 * In your email include the citation for any images used! Including Creative Commons or Free to Use and Share images!**

Check your email to make sure it went through!


 * Thursday you will:**
 * If you haven't finished your 6 word memoir, use the ipads to do so.**
 * If you have finished you will work on the following:**


 * Reflect on the following in a google doc titled My Normality with your name in the title-share to me at callen@neisd.net**
 * **What does normal mean to you?**
 * **Do you feel more normal than abnormal? Or vice versa? Explain your reasoning.**
 * **Why do you believe individuals are concerned with being "normal" when nobody is the same?**
 * **What does normal in America mean?**
 * **How is normal in America different from other countries? (How do you know?)**
 * **Is there a sense of global normality? If so, what would that be? look like?**

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 * Read and answer: What is the[| American Dream]? Is this your dream?**


 * After you have read the article and written a response find someone else in the class who agrees with your point of view on the matter. They cannot be sitting at your table. Once you have found that person, sit with them.**


 * Whole Class Discussion:**
 * Is the American Dream Dead? Is the American Dream what is Normal? Does Every American want at least a little bit of the Dream?**

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 * IF one of the goals of Sociology is to address society's problems how might we address the disconnect(s) in the American Dream?**
 * What can be done to make the American Dream possible in the 21st century?**


 * You are your partner should read the Library of Congress definition of the** ** [|American Dream] ** and then discuss what makes the American Dream different in the 21st century.

Please pay attention to the following:
 * Your task: In pairs, is to CONSTRUCT** **the NEW AMERICAN DREAM**
 * Each pair will need 1 computer. Open a Google Doc, title it The New American Dream, and you and your partner's last name**
 * **Your product can be an essay, commentary, poem, or any other product deemed appropriate to address the disconnect in the American Dream**
 * **Your product should address: the major issues within American society that prevent the American Dream from being accessible to all, and dynamics of American society that have changed making the American Dream all together different.**
 * **Your product should be no less than 200 words and no more than 350 words**

code Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free.
 * Use this poem as inspiration and motivation for the Task:**
 * = Let America Be America Again = ||||  ||
 * by [|Langston Hughes] ||

(America never was America to me.)

Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed— Let it be that great strong land of love Where never kings connive nor tyrants scheme That any man be crushed by one above.

(It never was America to me.)

O, let my land be a land where Liberty Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath, But opportunity is real, and life is free, Equality is in the air we breathe.

O, yes,I say it plain, America never was America to me, And yet I swear this oath— America will be! code || = = Finish your New American Dream task and be prepared to share it with the class The First 10 minutes will be spent finalizing your New American Dream and then at random groups will present there New American Dream for the class..

Social Norms [|Linh Do on Social Norms for Social Change]

The rules that a group uses for appropriate and inappropriate values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. These rules may be explicit or implicit.

Failure to stick to the rules can result in severe punishments, the most feared of which is exclusion from the group. A common rule is that the some norms must frequently be displayed; neutrality is seldom an option.

Other norms include:
 * Injunctive Norms are behaviors which are perceived as being approved of by other people.
 * Descriptive Norms are perceptions of how other people are actually behaving, whether or not these are approved of.
 * Explicit Norms are written or spoken openly.
 * Implicit Norms are not openly stated (but you find out when you transgress them).
 * Subjective Norms: Expectations that valued others have about how we will behave.
 * Personal Norms: Standards we have about our own actions.

Norms are often transmitted by non-verbal behavior, for example with 'dirty looks' when people act outside the norms. They may also be transmitted through stories, rituals and role-model behavior.

4 A's Protocol Look for something within the text that you: Agree with, Argue with, Aspire to, Assumption of the Author [|Under the Influence: How the Group Changes What We Think]

In addition discuss the following: "If you rewound the world and played it again you could see a potentially different outcome?" What is a social norm, that if we could rewind time and change it for the better of society at large?

"Explain how leaders set or change norms or whether norms change organically over time?"

A guidebook to social norms Your task: In a pair, find CREATIVE COMMONS or free to use and share images that depict 10 different social norms. You should also find 10 corresponding images that depict what happens if/when each particular social norm is broken.

Post your images to a Google Doc that you share between you and your partner.


 * Creating your snapguides with the iPads**. **A guide to social norms**


 * === First you have to download your images onto the iPad's photo gallery. ===
 * === You will not be able to upload them into snapguide until you have done this first. ===
 * === You may also have to create an account in snapguide-please use your school email to create an account. ===
 * === Your title picture can be anything relevant to setting up a "Guide to Social Norms" which should be the title of your snapguide. ===

__The text below each image should explain the norm, as well as text explaining the reaction to that norm if/when broken.__

Save your information by filling out the Turn In Form media type="custom" key="21345600"

Two things will be happening today in class. If you did not finish your snapguide you will be doing that. If you finished your snapguide, you will be looking at your [|peer's snapguides] and making comments. Your comments should be appropriate and related to their work as a whole. For your comments consider the following: How well did they cover social norms? How helpful is their guide? What do you notice about social norms in general?

Social vs. Cultural Norms [|Write a response to the following:] [|Reflecting on the Social Norm Snap Guides you and your classmates created] :
 * Do the norms you and your classmates pointed out in the Snap Guides transcend time and place? (are they newer norms, or ones from 50 years ago? & are the norms true for other parts of the world?)**

In groups of 3 discuss the following prompts: What are some norms from other cultures that you have seen, heard, or experienced first hand? Are we really all that different after all? Do cultures share commonalities? If so, what are they? What is the perception of Americans across the Globe? How did we get that perception? As a tourist in a foreign country should you abide by that country's social norms/customs? Why or why not?

Read the following article and be ready to discuss- Answer the following questions
 * Once you have completed the questions, find another member of the class who is also finished and discuss the article, your responses, and the significance of the article as a whole.**

[|Cultural Differences Reading Questions] = =