SOCIOL 1Z03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Dynamite Entertainment
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Page 3 of 4: political economy-clement: interest in the interactions of politics, government and the social and cultural constitution of markets 3. Radical nature -greater focus on macro sociology as well as feminist ideas. Globalization: is a worldwide process involving the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services -capitalism as a defining foature of the global economy -connecting local realities to global collective consciousness. Looking beyond our own boundaries to consider the dynamic forces of globalization. Theory: a statement that tries to explain how facts or events are related, in order to predict future events. Each theory has both strengths and weaknesses -each theorist offers unique insights into our social world. Philosophers advocated critical thinking and practical knowledge and built on the natural sciences. Challenged beliefs guided in tradition -resulted in the ability of the masses to challenge their oppressors -rational, scientific, universal civilization was at the heart of the enlightenment (mcdonald)
