Week 7 Blog - The Daily Fathom: Social Class

In this weeks blog post the focal point will be on social classes and how much they matter in society through out the United States. Social classes are a big part of the work done by sociologist and the importance of being able to classify people in society is vital to sociology.

Now to the question I hope to shed some light on through this post: How much do you think social class matters in the U.S. today? Well this question can be looked at from different angels depending on how you personally classify people in society. Different people have their own way of judging how people fit into society and particularly in the United States where society tends to be very judgmental. I personally think that social class is not as important as many people think. When it comes to putting people into classes and judging them based on those I personally believe it is immoral. But when it comes to how much social classes matter, most people believe they are very important and help define who fits in with whom. Whether you are in the higher social class or the lower class you have a duty to society and if you cannot complete that duty it doesn't matter what class you were in the first place. 

-GB

Week 6 Blog - The Daily Fathom: Social Ties

Americans today can be classified as isolated due to many factors; one of those vital factors is the technology we have available in today’s society. With the vast amounts of technological advances and capability of the technology of today Americans are becoming less social. The need to go out and be around people seems to be going down, because of the interactions going on through out cell phones and social media. These are the main reasons society may be viewed as more isolated now. When it comes to if we should be concerned about this issue there is little concern in my opinion. However, Society likes to keep up with the improvements made in the technological world there for their will always be a need to interact. Real life interaction will never be completely gone, because it is essential in order for us to thrive as a race.

-GB 

Week 5 Blog - The Daily Fathom: The Criminal Justice System

Today the discussion will home in on the conversation about the criminal justice system and how the sociological world sees it. Different people based on their beliefs, affiliations and personal opinions view the criminal justice system in many diverse ways. While many are aware of what happens in the system and may not agree with it, there are rarely significant changes made in our criminal system unless a problem lingers. Sociologist have given their opinions on how they look at the system and are a significant resource into the depths of the study of how criminals are rehabilitated. 

This post will focus on how I think our society should change how we deal with a certain type of crime or criminal based off of what I have read regarding how sociologist feel. In my personal opinion I do not think change is not needed for the system, as I generally feel that the system is operational. The way that we are able to deal with crimes and criminals is all centered on rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. As a society we are hoping to change peoples lives for the better, those people being the criminals may have made past mistakes but the system hopes to correct those and shine a light on a improved life. We do a great job just of controlling the outburst of most crimes and there is no need to change something that seems to be working. In conclusion the system seems to be working fine for now and unless reason for a change is discovered everything will remain the same. 

-GB

Week Four Blog - The Daily Fathom: Nature vs. Nurture

For a long time the debate of Nature vs. Nurture has been brewing in the mist among many people, some with very dedicated opinions and others with no opinion at all. When it comes to the debate it can date all the way back to Charles Darwin, who was the driving force behind the theory that was brought to the surface by his cousin, Francis Galton. While many people have their thoughts on what is right and how these two separate theories actually affect humanity, the reality of the matter is the way humans work, there may never be a winner in the stugle. The two sides actually are seemingly close in contrast when compared to each other side by side.

When it comes to my views on the debate, I tend to side with the nature argument of the surrounding envviorment being a big factor in how we act. While I know, from having learned it that humans was not exactly be affected by their surroundings, rather the people who are apparent in those surroundings. This is a particular point that I think drives home the point that I have zeroed in on, being the similarities between the two sides. Whether you are for or against a side they both have valid points with solid arguments to back them up and the results may never surface.

-GB

Week Three Blog - The Daily Fathom: Hugh Laurie's "America" Sketch

Regarding this weeks blog post, we were asked to watch and analyze Hugh Laurie's American sketch. First off I would like to state that due to the original viewing of the required sketch, I was intrigued an continued to watch multiple Laurie sketch s. The type of comedy used by him in his sketch is of a unique breed and hard to find.

Now to the American sketch, which was a but of a slap in the face as a proud American citizen. Laurie implemented multiple elements to help guide his point across, whether is was the way he dressed or the context he choose to speak in. He was able to convey his though on American, or at least the thoughts of some Brits, while maintaining a funny and relaxed state for the people watching. The sketch helped illustrate how humor can be used in a negative but still amusing sense, specifically by men with the talents of Laurie.

-GB

Week Two Blog - The Daily Fathom: Stanford Prison Experiment

Through out the entirety of today’s discussion within The Dailey Fathom your minds will be stimulated with unbeknownst insight regarding what occurred during the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. After viewing the video and listening to the commentary from the people involved with the experiment, the conclusion I have come to is quite similar to the one Mr. Zimbardo came to after 6 days. That conclusion is as follows, sometimes the most important pieces of reality slip through our grasp and we must react swiftly in order to regain control. The goings-on that were happening in the experiment got out of control shorty and there was a necessity of human remorse that had to be shown, resulting in the complete stop of the experiment. Since the experiment was shut down the eventual results were never determined but numerous things were learned about human behavior from what went on in those 6 short days.

-GB

Week One Blog - The Daily Fathom: Introduction

My name is Greg Benson and I will be participating in the online course of SOC 200.. I am hoping to get into the business department of the work force in my future. I hope to obtain a associates degree from Northern Virginia Community College and continue onto a four year college, particularly James Madison University. Once i have advanced myself enough in the business world I aspire to get into the human resource department of a corporation. This sociology course will help expand my knowledge of the world today and in the past, helping upgrade my overall education and improving my chances of having a successful future. By taking this course I am challenging myself to recall former knowledge I have learned along with pushing myself to obtain new information that I hope is exposed to me through out this course. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with all of you in the near future.

-GB