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Medicalization of Deviance

4/18/2023

Announce to Students:
There is a Humanities sample lesson in this class on Thursday morning, so they have until FRIDAY at the start of class to finish:

Sane vs Insane Reading and Cornell Notes
Quiz Corrections

The Medicalization of Deviance
Pass this out, then have students read out loud the two definitions at the top. Check for understanding, then review the instructions and have them fill out the boxes in their groups. If you notice they are struggling, stop them and do one together on the board!

Work Time Priorities:

Individual reflection for this handout (can be typed or handwritten)
Finish reading + Cornell notes (the notes will be graded)
Quiz Corrections (assignment is on Google Classroom)

Deviance and Mental Illness

4/17/2023

Opening Freewrite:

How do we define what is mentally ill?
Can you think of examples of how the definition of mental illness changes based on time, place, and circumstance?

On Being Sane in Insane Places
This is a college level reading exploring a sociological experiment that was aimed at exploring how we define sanity and insanity. It is fascinating, but it is also a difficult reading. For this reading, I want you to read and annotate (in whatever form is most useful to you), and take Cornell Notes. Focus particularly on the following things:

Connections to theories of deviance (these should be fresh in your mind from the quiz!)
What this experiment is trying to show about definitions of sanity

Your notes will be due on Thursday at the start of class, and we will be discussing this reading on Thursday as well. This is a difficult reading, so take your time, look up terms, make sure you understand what it is saying before you move on to the next paragraph.

Quiz Corrections- Due FRIDAY at start of class
If you would like to do quiz corrections, the assignment is posted on Google Classroom. Your original graded quizzes are in my room in the Graded Work basket- Juniors, feel free to swing by and grab them anytime.

Functionalist Theory and Deviance

3/31/2023

Deviance Intro Lecture

Finish debrief of social construct concept- last TWO slides
Take notes on how deviance is relative over time, space, circumstances
Deviance as Social Construct

Functionalist Perspectives on Deviance Lecture
Take notes based on the slides.

Deviance Project
Talk through requirements of project, goal today is to choose a group to focus on (individually).

Introduction to Deviance

3/31/2023

Deviance Intro Lecture

What is deviance?
Exploring deviance
Types of deviance
Social Control
Review of Sanctions
Deviance as Social Construct

Social Class/Mobility Write Up

3/28/2023

Social Class/Mobility Review

Perspectives:
1. Structural Functionalism
2. Symbolic Interactionist
3. Conflict
Social Mobility Factors
1. Parenting style/childrearing
2. Education
3. Geography
4. Cultural Capital/Social Networks

Social Mobility Write Up
This should be about 6 paragraphs total (see the assignment for paragraph totals for each section). A few things to remember as you write this document:

You should be using EVIDENCE from your research. This could be specific quotes, detailed descriptions of scenes/behaviors, patterns that you noticed with specific examples.
Use the theoretical lens you have chosen to guide your conclusions.
Make connections to other things we have read and studied in this unit. This could be from lecture, from readings, from discussions you have had in class.
You should write 2-3 paragraphs a day in class to keep up on this. It is due at the start of class on Monday, April 3.

This will be assessed on the following criteria:

Does it answer the questions in each section (in other words, are you following the directions?)
Have you applied a theoretical lens accurately in your analysis?
Do you use evidence from your research to support your conclusions?
Do you provide insight into social mobility or inequality in the United States?
Have you generally followed the rules for good writing (organization, paragraph structure, proofreading, etc.)?

Osprey Week- Mosaic Designs

3/13/2023

11:00-12:00- Mosaic Planning
Later this week, you will each receive a 12 x 12” plywood squares to create a tile mosaic on. For the next hour, we have time to plan out what you want on that square. Check these out for inspiration. You can:

Design an image yourself- it should be a simple line art image. You can find one, draw one, or turn a photo into one with the following apps:
1. https://tech-lagoon.com/imagechef/en/image-to-edge.html
2. https://online.rapidresizer.com/photograph-to-pattern.php
Find an image online- again, a simple line art image, mandala, or coloring page
Get it to 12 x 12 (see Lori or Cameron for help with this!)
Make lines heavy- trace with a sharpie.
Trace tile shapes (squares, diamonds, triangles) into the shape on the line drawing. Make sure to leave ⅛” between tile edges.
Color (if time)

12:45-3:00- Project Planning
Project Planning Document

Please make a copy of the document above
SHARE IT with Cameron and Lori
Complete each of the steps on the document!
See Lori’s Example Planning Document to see what it should look like when it’s complete!

Let’s watch a movie and finish our planning! Tomorrow we SHOP!

Done with Planning?

Finish mosaic planning
Find more tutorials/inspiration
Make more paper beads

OSPREY WEEK

3/8/2023

Forms and Logistics

Check in to make sure we have all permission slips, etc.
Make sure students know where to meet each day, where they are dismissed from

DAILY SCHEDULE

Planning for Projects
Your main task for today is to start to figure out what you want to do for your individual project, and to gather inspiration and tutorials for this!

We will also ask you to start creating your materials list, so that we can accurately plan for Tuesday morning, when we will be shopping for your projects.

Project Planning Document

Please make a copy of the document above
SHARE IT with Cameron and Lori
Complete each of the steps on the document!

See Lori’s Example Planning Document to see what it should look like when it’s complete!

Social Class and Mobility Research Assignment

3/7/2023

Today’s Work Goals: Media Observation

Set up note sheet
Watch/observe media and take notes

Today’s Work Goals: Interviews

Finish interview questions
Conference with Lori about interview questions- revise, get final approval
Get interviews scheduled for this week!

Research Assignment Option 1: Media Survey
For this assignment, you are going to look at how the media portray class/social mobility, to determine what we can learn about it.

Step 1: Watch/Read Media. For this, you could look at…
1. 10-15 TikTok videos
2. 2 episodes of a TV show
3. 2-3 magazines
Step 2: Take Notes
1. As you watch, write down the title, channel/username, time watched
2. Take notes as you watch/read on the following:
  1. Who is represented here? How are they shown? Are there social classes missing?
  2. How do you see different social classes portrayed? What are specific markers that let you know what their social class is?
  3. Is there social mobility shown in this? How?
  4. What assumptions are made (but not discussed explicitly) about what is “normal?” How does this show attitudes towards social class or social mobility?
  5. Anything else related to social class/social mobility that you notice
Step 3: Write Up Your Research
1. I will give specific instructions in class for this on Thursday/Friday. You will be asked to apply the sociological concepts we have covered in class, and to discuss what different sociological perspectives (symbolic, functionalist, conflict) would say about your findings.

Research Assignment Option 2: Interviews
For this assignment, you will conduct two in-depth interviews to dig more deeply into the experiences of people with social class and social mobility, and to uncover their implicit attitudes about social class in the United States. These could be any ages, any class. You may choose to do two people from the same class, to dig into the similarities and differences of their experiences and attitudes, or two people of differing social classes to focus on the contrast.

Step 1: Choose Interview Subjects, Schedule Interviews. You must interview two people total. You should complete the interviews no later than the start of class on Friday..
Step 2: Write Interview Questions. Write a list of interview questions, and show them to Lori for feedback! Use the resource linked here (especially pages 3 and 4) to help you structure your questions. If you would like to do the questions collaboratively, feel free! Your interviews should focus on a specific topic within social class- education, parenting, attitudes towards a specific subject…whatever you think would be interesting.
Step 3: Conduct Interviews. Conduct your interviews! These should be around 10-20 minutes per interview. I highly recommend RECORDING them, and writing the time you ask each question on your list of interview questions. That way you can easily find quotes if necessary.
Step 4: Write Up Your Research
1. I will give specific instructions in class for this on Thursday. You will be asked to apply the sociological concepts we have covered in class, and to discuss what different sociological perspectives (symbolic, functionalist, conflict) would say about your findings.

Social Mobility Discussion + Research Assignment

3/6/2023

Social Mobility Jigsaw

Get in groups with at least one person from each group represented.
Each person shares their poster, talks about major takeaways.
1. Others take notes on that factor and how it influences social mobility
Discuss:
1. What surprised or stood out to you about what you learned here? What new things did you learn about social mobility?
2. What connections do you see between these different influences (education, parenting, geography, social capital/networks)? How do they challenge or reinforce each other?
3. Which of these factors is easiest to address/change? Which is hardest? Why?
4. Knowing what you know now, if you had one piece of advice for someone trying to achieve social mobility, what would it be?

Research Assignment Option 1: Media Survey
For this assignment, you are going to look at how the media portray class/social mobility, to determine what we can learn about it.

Step 1: Watch/Read Media. For this, you could look at…
1. 10-15 TikTok videos
2. 2 episodes of a TV show
3. 2-3 magazines
4. Other? Make a proposal
Step 2: Take Notes
1. As you watch, write down the title, channel/username, time watched
2. Take notes as you watch/read on the following:
  1. Who is represented here? How are they shown? Are there social classes missing?
  2. How do you see different social classes portrayed? What are specific markers that let you know what their social class is?
  3. Is there social mobility shown in this? How?
  4. What assumptions are made (but not discussed explicitly) about what is “normal?” How does this show attitudes towards social class or social mobility?
  5. What do you notice about your own class-based assumptions as you watch/read this?
  6. Anything else related to social class/social mobility that you notice
Step 3: Write Up Your Research. I will give specific instructions in class for this on Thursday/Friday. You will be asked to apply the sociological concepts we have covered in class, and to discuss what different sociological perspectives (symbolic, functionalist, conflict) would say about your findings.

Research Assignment Option 2: Interviews
For this assignment, you will conduct two in-depth interviews to dig more deeply into the experiences of people with social class and social mobility, and to uncover their implicit attitudes about social class in the United States. These could be any ages, any class. You may choose to do two people from the same class, to dig into the similarities and differences of their experiences and attitudes, or two people of differing social classes to focus on the contrast.

Step 1: Choose Interview Subjects, Schedule Interviews. You must interview two people total. You should complete the interviews no later than the start of class on Friday..
Step 2: Write Interview Questions. Write a list of interview questions, and show them to Lori for feedback! Use the resource linked here (especially pages 3 and 4) to help you structure your questions. If you would like to do the questions collaboratively, feel free! Your interviews should focus on 2-3 specific themes. Ideas for this include- physical environments, cultural experiences, educational experiences/attitudes, parenting relationships and styles, awareness of class/inequality, etc.
Step 3: Conduct Interviews. Conduct your interviews! These should be around 10-20 minutes per interview. I highly recommend RECORDING them, and writing the time you ask each question on your list of interview questions. That way you can easily find quotes if necessary.
Step 4: Write Up Your Research. I will give specific instructions in class for this on Thursday. You will be asked to apply the sociological concepts we have covered in class, and to discuss what different sociological perspectives (symbolic, functionalist, conflict) would say about your findings.

Social Mobility Poster + Quiz Corrections

3/3/2023

Social Mobility Poster
You are now going to create a poster based on the article you read yesterday. Your poster must include:

Title: Clearly states the focus of the poster
Summary: One sentence summary of how this factor impacts social mobility
2-4 Important Points: Each one needs one sentence of explanation and a relevant symbol/visual
Proposed Solution: 1-2 sentences describing a proposed solution and a relevant symbol/visual
Citations: SMALL, at the bottom- put the title of the article and the author name(s).
Size: 11 x 8.5". Regular printer paper size.
In Color? Email to me and I will print it.
By Hand or Digital: Your choice, but it needs to look polished and professional! Plan it out!

Finished Early?
Work on test corrections! Get them turned in.