SOC 369 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Burqa

• School: Princeton University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 369
• Professor: Timothy Nelson

Document Summary

September 2010 france banned women from wearing full-face veil (niqab or burqa) in public. Muslims argued that it defends female modesty and is intrinsic to culture. France said ban affirms french value of dignity and equality. Result: muslim girls in france may feel torn between being a good french citizen and a good muslim. Culture: national customs, activities considered elitist, personal practices, local variations in symbolic meanings, etc. Sometimes culture means fine and performing arts or serious literature. Said culture was a study of perfection . Culture makes civilization more human by restoring sweetness and light (beauty and wisdom) Harmony between culture and society is possible but rare. Must be preserved through educational institutions, like libraries and. 2 most influential social scientific theories of the 20th century: Assumes a social institution serves a specific function necessary for the well-being of the collectivity. Identifies culture with values that direct the social, political, and economic levels of society.