SOC 302 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3 & 5: Paul Ekman, Attention, Sociobiology
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The process of colonialism (process whereby western nations established their rule in parts of the world away from their home territories) helped shaped social map of the globe as we know it today. Societies created through settler colonialism, have become industrialized. Those with large native population ruled by colonial administrators experienced a much lower level of industrial development, largely because much of the wealth produced in these societies was realized by the colonial powers. Emerging economies - developing countries, such as india or. Singapore, that over the past two or three decades have begun to develop a strong industrial base. American culture involves a range of values, shared by many, if not all, americans. Norms also involve use of material goods created mostly through modern industrial technology. All cultures serve as important source of conformity. One of the challenges for all cultures is to instill in people a willingness to conform.
