Author Archives: sociallyloco

I have been working since I was age of 15 and now I’m 19 with no debit. At 15 my parents had me take care, and negotiate lambs, meat chicken, turkeys, and goats. Then I would keep most of the money. Most young people who are mostly in high school or even adults working inContinue reading “Required entry: (JCB) pg. 79 Fight for 15”

This chapter is mainly discussions about the trends that take us from one age to the next. Wishard discusses three important trends: globalization, technology development and long term psychological and spiritual orientation. Capitalism has taken over as the economic motto worldwide, Wishard makes the statement that globalization is the next big change facing the world’sContinue reading “(H) (535-546) Wishard, caught between the Ages”

In the reading, it talks about minimum wage, believing as a first job it is great to start with minimum wage especially as a beginner who is looking to become greater in the future. Solely for the introduction for people to get into the workforce and a temporary job. I do not think it wasContinue reading “(H) (411-424) Ehrenreich, Nickeled and dime”

McDonald’s is one of the most known fast foods. It is a successful fast food with its uniformity and predictability. Working at McDonald’s would seem as a challenge. They expect so much from the workers every day and to make every customer happy and do everything precisely, which isn’t easy. It is always busy, youContinue reading “(H) (497-507) Leidner, Over the Counter at McDonald’s”

I feel connected to this as fast food. I basically was agreeing with everything that was said. I have always said that I could not work in a Fast Food restaurant. When I think of Fast food restaurants, I think of rude customers, and hard-working conditions. For example, last time I went to a fastContinue reading “(JCB) Chapter 3: Fast Food/Work and economy”

When I was younger I wanted to buy myself an IPhone. I was a freshman in high school and everyone had one. They would talk about facetime and how they were about to have one and or not, camera quality and other feathers. I think in all my classes everyone had one even teachers. IContinue reading “Required entry: JCB pg.140 Shopping for ‘’we-ness’’”

If Hitler asked you to electrocute a stranger, would you? Probably by Philip Meyer says “Suppose that Hitler did ask yocourseu to electrocute a stranger, would you? Or not? “Of , I wouldn’t” would be our immediate response.” I wouldn’t even hurt a stranger just because someone asked me, much less electrocute the person.” Honestly,Continue reading “(H) (269-276) Meyer, If Hitler Asked You…”

Shopping is enjoyed by many, and disliked by a lot as well. This section gives basically two ways sociologists view shopping in the way different societies practice it, and at first I rejected the idea of it being a social problem. At first glance I see shopping as a social way for people to exerciseContinue reading “(JCB) Chapter 5 Shopping/ Social Order”

An individual’s occupation or career is seen as their social identity because their ‘sense of self’ is strongly linked to their occupations. So, initially, I didn’t understand why I read about death and the process of embalming , etc. After thoroughly reading it, I understood the purpose of this reading. The initial judgment of yourContinue reading “(H) (249-264) Thompson, Handling the Stigma of Handling the dead”

In high school I experienced many strain, and conflict roles. Starting with being in both FFA (Future Farmers of America) and AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Crops) in both I was very actively involved. With FFA, raising animals for FFA, AFJROTC, school work/homework, floral intern, and work I had no time for friends.Continue reading “Role Strain/ Role Conflict”