Review # 3

The Banking Method VS the Problem Prosing Method, which teaching method is more beneficial to students?

This review will analyze the Banking Method and the Problem Prosing Method and determine which teaching method is more valuable to a students learning.

Review # 2

How does consumerism affect our shopping and spending habits?

How is consumption organized in our society? Why do we buy things? Where do we buy things? What do we buy?

We may think that consumption is an individual choice, where we make the decision to buy what we need and/or want. This is known as consumer sovereignty, this way of thinking may also make us feel as if by consuming we are considered good citizens. 

Review # 1

What is Nationalism? Why is it important? How does it affect our country?

Nationalism is the political view that one’s nation is great. It creates a sense of belonging and a feeling of pride in that citizenship. It unites people of different backgrounds and beliefs and gives them a sense of identity. It is also the promotion of the shared interests of a nation’s citizens. It exists in all nations and is a feeling that is spread throughout various national societies. In Canada, our nationalism was born out of the desire of the early settlers desire to be “non-American”.  The Loyalists or conservative Americans fled to what we now know to be Canada in search of their own identity.

Reflection # 3

During Dr. Karen Foster's lecture in class, she spoke at length about the concept of risk. Analyze the category of "at risk" youth using Foster's discussion as an entry point. 

Reflection #2

What does Foucault mean by the "panopticon"? Analyze an example of a present-day panopticon in society.

Reflection # 1

 What is Gramsci's purpose is developing the concept of "hegemony"? Cite one example of hegemony in today's society, and how does that impact you those around you.

My First Post

Hi all, this is my first post

I have created this blog for my Principals of Social Theory course at St. Mary's University.
This blog will consist of reflections on course topics and reviews. Feel free to leave comments

Zach