SOCI 210 Chapter Reading: SOCI 210 Chapter : Little Reading, Chapter 21
7 Nov 2018
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In jan 211, egypt erupted in protests against the rule of the long time president. This was sparked by the revolution in tunisia and inspired other demonstrations throughout the middle. Social movements are purposeful, organized groups striving to work toward a common goal. They might attempt to create change, resist change or provide a political voice to those who are disenfranchised. 2010 oil spill in the gulf of mexico. Shows how a change in environment, with the use of technology to fix it, with anti-oil sentiment led to changes in off shore drilling policies. The functionalist perspective looks at the big pictures and focuses on the way that all of the aspects of society are integral to the health and viability. Social movements emerge when there is a dysfunction in the relationship between systems. The union movement developed in the 19th century when the economy no longer distributed wealth and resources in an adequate manner for workers and their families.
