SOC 1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Mechanical And Organic Solidarity, Rush Hour, System On A Chip
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Definition = set of rituals focused on symbols of the sacred. Generate solidarity mainly mechanical: feel bonded with the people in the room with you, even if you don"t know them, strong sense of conformity. Definition = organized group effort focused on shared symbols. Rhythmic joint effort is common jumping, clapping, cheering, changing, singing, dancing. Organized = expected that everyone participates in activity and it is repeated. Hearing is important sound of other people doing what you are doing: emotional expressions are contagious. Boundaries to outsiders sense of who is in and who is out. Impractical is just for fun: practical means you have reasons, buzz, elicits excitement, acting silly and giggles, life is special. Sensory manipulation: ex: light show and loud speakers at a rock concert. Spectacle, drama: telling a story, violence and sacrifice, drama between good and evil. Outcome: whatever your attention is on is looked at as powerful.