SOCI 111 AMU Wk 8 The Current Sociocultural Evolution in United States Discussion

Please choose one of the following questions:

1. The reading discusses urbanization and the efforts to revitalize city areas that have historically been less affluent, the process of gentrification. What are the potential effects of gentrification on the economy and current residents of the neighborhood? The reading also addresses sustainable development. Visit the EPA site to examine your carbon footprint. Reflect on the findings of the carbon footprint calculator (examining the U.S. average values or your results), addressing the connection to sustainable development and the course materials.

2. Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples from the media (including a link to information about a recent social movement) as you analyze social movements, social change, technology, and the media. A full citation/reference is not required for the link.