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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


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”



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



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



ì S O C 1 5 0 : S o c i a l I n e q u a l i t y


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



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



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



How to Start a Movement

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Education