Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2024)

 1) What was surprising or interesting in the video? The most interesting thing about this video is the presence and role of memory cells. Memory cells remain in our body for many years and are asleep, but if the same disease attacks us again, the sleeping memory cells are instructed to wake up and make antibodies. This ensures that the disease that has been once infected will never be caught again. Through these contents, we learned how well our body's immune system works. Not only does it simply defend against diseases, but it also remembers and responds quickly to past infections. Furthermore, understanding this video through the fact that these natural mechanisms are applied when making vaccines provides important information for our health and medical development.  2) What is the main topic of the video, and what do you think about it? The main theme of the video is the basic principles of vaccines and the defense of risks from side effects. Most people, not only me, are ...

 1) What was surprising or interesting in the video? I knew that it was difficult to always supply constant electricity due to the fluctuation of electricity production in ordinary solar power generation depending on the weather and sunlight. However, I didn't know how to solve this problem, but through this video, I learned anew that many solar power plants can store energy in huge batteries or convert electricity into clean gas that can be used later, and this part was very interesting. In the first place, I had no idea that electricity could be converted into gas, but I felt that there were various benefits through this method. First of all, compared to batteries, gas can store more energy per unit volume, so it can store energy efficiently. Second, the production of hydrogen or syngas using renewable energy can reduce dependence on energy imports and increase energy independence. Lastly, there are the most important environmental benefits. The use of other energy when producing...

-W2.2 March 15(Fri) On the topic of the blog post-   Q. While it is possible to understand social phenomena through scientific methods, awareness of the limitations and uncertainties of this method is also important. So, what are the limitations of using scientific methods to understand and predict social phenomena? A. There are many limitations and uncertainties in using scientific methods to understand and predict social phenomena. First, of course, social phenomena are very complex, and many variables interact. It is difficult to fully explain with a simple scientific model because many factors such as individual behavior, cultural background, economic factors, and political environment are intertwined. Predictions may be less accurate due to this complexity. If there is an argument that there is no limit to the use of scientific methods, I would like to refute this. There are obvious limitations to using scientific methods to avoid being replaced by humans, just as the great ar...

-W11.2 May 17 (Fri) On the topic of the blog post-   Q. It is said that symbolic interactions help express an individual's identity within a social network, so if so, how will an individual's identity change if they temporarily stop using social media? A. Symbolic interactions play an important role in expressing and shaping an individual's identity in social networks. If social media use is temporarily stopped, it will affect an individual's identity, both negatively and positively. First of all, the negative aspect is that social media is an important platform for individuals to express their identity. Identity is strengthened in the process of expressing oneself and communicating with others through photos, posts, and comments. Aborting the use of social media can reduce these opportunities for expression, which can reduce the external expression of identity. In addition, individuals receive feedback from others through social media. This feedback plays an important ...

  -About Stephen Finger's claim- After watching the video of Stephen Finger's speech in class, further exploration was conducted on the part that he disagreed with. Stephen Finger argues that violence is decreasing worldwide on the basis of humanitarian values, globalization, trade, and reduction of inequality. Of course, globalization and the increase in trade increase interdependence between countries and strengthen the tendency to resolve conflicts through negotiations and dialogue. The formation of the European Union and economic integration have reduced the risk of war in Europe. In addition, war or major conflict is less likely when economic interests are interconnected, such as the tendency of many countries to avoid armed conflict due to economic interests. However, contrary to Pinker's claim, the level of violence is still high in some regions. In response to this, we investigated a case of the Russia-Ukraine war and conducted an investigation in connection with th...

 It was interesting to see that intelligence is not particularly good, but it may have been luckily useful only in our case. Usually, of course, I thought that people with high intelligence and good brains had the upper hand in the competition, so most people told me to read and study a lot. However, through this video, I was able to get a new perspective like the above, and I was able to think about it additionally. Intelligence does not just mean problem-solving ability. There are various forms of intelligence, such as emotional intelligence, creativity, and social intelligence, and these various forms of intelligence can be useful in various situations. In addition, intelligence does not stop at acquiring knowledge, but also includes the ability to adapt to various situations. The ability to respond quickly to changing environments, process new information effectively, and manage complex social interactions is an aspect of intelligence. Therefore, it was an opportunity to think ...

 1. Summary Demography is the study of population size, structure, distribution, and population changes based on birth, death, migration, and aging. The demographic transition describes the process from high birth rates and mortality to low birth rates and mortality rates with economic development. In pre-industrial societies, population growth is slow due to both high birth rates and mortality rates, but in post-industrial societies, both birth rates and mortality rates decrease. 2. Mention of any new, interesting Almost universally, the correlation between education level and fertility rate was the most interesting. This is because the most common answer was that the government's policy was the reason for the decline in the fertility rate in the process of contemplating the problem of low fertility in Korea. Through Wikipedia articles, women with high education levels are more likely to delay marriage and avoid parental roles, and labor market opportunities are improved. 3. Discu...

 1. Summary Technology is a collection of technologies, methods, and processes for the production of goods or services and achieving scientific goals, mainly meaning knowledge to promote production. Smartphones are a prime example of technology, and people have come to rely on them for a variety of tasks. While there are benefits of social networks, such as developing business networks and keeping in touch with friends and family at long distances, social networks provide a history of unpleasant behavior that can cause problems in individual lives, and problems such as gender inequality and game addiction can also occur. 2. Mention of any new, interesting It was interesting to find that fourth graders manage their time better on Facebook and use social networks more productively than freshmen. This may be because fourth graders have become more familiar with college life and academic needs, and their ability to manage and prioritize time has improved. Through this, I was able to re...

 1. Summary Race is a concept that distinguishes humans based on physical differences, classified primarily by skin color and facial features. It affects social identities and classes. Ethnicity focuses on a shared past and culture and is not externally specified. Early race concepts were essentialist, but advances in evolutionary theory and genetics have questioned their scientific validity, and thus tend to use ethnicity instead of race. Prejudice primarily refers to negative views as a prejudgment, and is based on social stereotypes. Prejudice is belief, and discrimination is actually abuse based on certain criteria. While prejudice can lead to discrimination, the two concepts are different. 2. Mention of any new, interesting Structural racism was the most interesting among structural, cultural, and historical racism. Structural racism is deeply rooted in the basic structures of society such as laws, policies, and institutions, so discrimination can continue regardless of an ind...

 1. Summary Gender refers to an individual's perceived or expected social position within a culturally established designation between masculine and feminine behavior. However, the criteria for gender distinction are uneven, fluid, and changeable across social, situational, and historical contexts. The most studied differences between men and women include occupation and education. Gender discrimination can occur in this respect, and there is a lot of research on it. 2. Mention of any new, interesting Since typical teenage women listen up to seven times better than typical teenage men, it was interesting to argue that men are diagnosed with ADHD more often than women. The reason why this article is interesting is that it emphasizes that gender-specific auditory differences and gender differences in ADHD diagnosis are deeply rooted in social roles and expectations, not just biological differences. Through this, we were able to recognize the need for social change to address gender i...

 1. Summary Social inequality occurs when resources are unevenly distributed, which forms a distinct pattern of inequality according to socially defined categories. This inequality can be attributed not only to a lack of equality in outcomes, but also to a lack of equality in access to opportunities. As society becomes more complex, social inequality tends to increase as the gap between the poorest and wealthiest members widens, and inequality also occurs at the global level due to various factors such as ability, gender, age, and health. 2. Mention of any new, interesting It was interesting to learn more about the status learned in high school social and cultural classes, as well as the status of attribution and achievement, and the fact that research on social status and inequality contributed to understanding complex social factors beyond simple economic indicators. 3. Discussion What are some policy measures to analyze the impact of economic development on social mobility in re...

 1. Summary Social stratification refers to the classification of individuals in a society into groups based on various socioeconomic factors. It determines each individual's relative social position by taking into account factors such as wealth, income, race, education, ethnicity, gender, occupation, and social status. These classifications mainly form hierarchies that reflect differences in authority and benefits. As social complexity increases, this stratification becomes more diverse. 2. Mention of any new, interesting Zygmunt Bauman's argument mentioned in the article emphasizes that people with high wealth mobility have more opportunities. This came as interesting because it is an important topic in the rapidly changing economic and technological environment in modern society. 3. Discussion In the article, marketability and rapid speed are mentioned as major stratification factors in the late modern or postmodern era, how will the development of consumption and technology...

I think children, regardless of gender, are interested in developing creativity and problem-solving skills through Lego. However, some studies have shown that boys prefer models related to architecture or science, and girls tend to mainly prefer models that express puppets or animals. This may be the result of reflecting cultural expectations or social influences. This trend has been shown in the past as Lego was marketed to boys and products of different colors were released according to gender, but in recent years Lego has been stepping up its gender-neutral marketing.  Because of that, over time Lego products are generally popular with children regardless of gender with neutral designs.

 1. Summary  Draturgy is a micro-social theory that explains social interactions through the turbulence of theatrical dramas. The theory analyzes interactions by dividing them into "actors," "audience," and various "front" and "back" stages. It is understood that an individual's identity is constantly reconstructed through interactions. However, there are also claims that draturgy should only be applied when the theory is related to the entire organ that is designed and criticism that it does not contribute to the goal of sociology. 2. Mention of any new, interesting It was interesting that Draturgy could also be applied to the social media aspect. Users selectively control their images and content, which has to do with self-expression. Users want to express themselves, but on the other hand, they can be influenced by the interests and reactions of their followers. I think this provides a new perspective in exploring the complex interactions ...

 The Armenian Genocide was an incident in which the Ottoman Empire or the government of Turkiye collectively killed a minority ethnic group living in the territory of the Ottoman Empire and a Christian Armenians living in the periphery from the end of the 19th century to the early 20th century. During World War I, the forced migration of Armenians by the Turkiye government was carried out, and countless Armenians lost their lives. Most of the views recognize this as the first organized genocide of the modern era, but the Turkiye government does not recognize the genocide, claiming it as a sacrifice of forced migration. Since this issue still contains a more serious political problem, the view of the second Armenian Genocide varies greatly between the affirmative and the negative. Therefore, it can be said that little has been done to clarify the historical facts surrounding the genocide. On the part of Turkiye, which denies the genocide, most of the victims are Armenians as unfortu...

  Just as ethnic nationalism, which emphasizes ancestry, language, culture, and customs, is strongly characterized by Korean nationalism, it emphasizes the homogeneity and unity of the Korean people. Furthermore, as the national status has increased due to rapid industrialization and economic growth, the likelihood of showing expansionary and aggressive nationalism tendencies rather than resistance nationalism has gradually increased.  This Korean nationalism promotes the formation of racial stratification. First, it is a linguistic factor. The most important thing for foreign migrants in migrant countries is language, and Korean society, a homogenous nation, uses a monolingual language. The same linguistic environment affects all members to the consciousness of emphasizing a homogenous nation state, and acts as a factor that makes it difficult to accommodate other ethnic groups who speak other languages and to give them a certain distance. Even if foreign migrants have acquir...

 1. Summary Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that explains the process by which people communicate with each other through symbols and meanings and create social reality through them. The main content is that repetitive interactions form and maintain society, mainly using qualitative research methods such as participatory observation. Some social theorists have criticized that symbolic interactionism is too subjective in research methods, the theory is not systematic, and lacks testability. 2. Mention of any new, interesting It was interesting that the perspective of symbolic interaction could be applied to how individual identity is expressed on social networking sites. This is because tagging others, which was usually done without thinking, could be newly interpreted as a way to strengthen social relationships and a sense of belonging through digital media. Through this, I came to understand the way digital media builds social identity. 3. Discussion It is said th...

 1. Summary Social network theory is a theoretical approach to studying interactions between individuals, groups, organizations, or entire societies in social science. It deals primarily with relationships formed by interactions, networks represent social contacts in corresponding units, and in large network analyses, the quality of information may be more important than the scale of the information. Depending on the theoretical questions, the networks are analyzed at the micro, intermediate, and macro levels. At the micro level, relationships between individuals or small groups are tracked, and at the macro level, interaction outcomes for large populations are investigated.  2. Mention of any new, interesting The results of Zhixing Xiao's research that managers who frequently discuss problems with other groups achieve more positive results were interesting. This study emphasizes the importance of networks within organizations, showing that individuals play a large role in obt...

 1. Summary Social structure refers to relationships and ties between individuals or groups of individuals, and exhibits relatively continuous behavior within society. Structures can be thought of as natural development or social manipulation. Some believe that they are developed by economic or political factors, while others argue that they are socially formed and that they may be influenced by the power of the elite or economic systems that emphasize competition and cooperation. Modern social structure analysis utilizes various techniques, through which efforts are being made to understand various aspects of social life. 2. Mention of any new. interesting In Giddens' theory of structuring, it was interesting that the structure is not independent of the actor, but rather the actor forms and maintains the structure. This emphasizes the duality between the individual and the structure in the view that the structure is continuously reproduced by the actor. Through this content, it wa...

 1. Summary Deviation refers to behaviors that violate culturally established norms. It is divided into formal crimes and informal violations of norms. The structural functionalism approach argues that deviations play an important role in society. It plays a role in maintaining social balance, distinguishing between acceptable and non-acceptable behaviors, and promoting social integration. The stigma theory argues that deviations occur through stigma. These stigma shapes an individual's identity and can lead to deviant behavior. 2. Mention of any new, interesting One of the reasons why crime statistics are interesting is that they show the gap between social perception and reality. Since many people get their perception of crime from the media, their perception may differ from the real situation. These crime statistics help prevent crime by understanding crime patterns and trends and optimally allocating the resources of law enforcement agencies. As above, effective responses to pr...