Sociology of Economic Organizations
Sociology of Economic Organizations
Sociology of Economic Organizations: SOC150 Discussion Section Assignment – 10 points extra
Value: 10/0 That’s right, the points are added to your overall grade. Consider it extra credit.
What: Reflection paper – minimum 1.5, maximum 2 pages.
Due: Turn it in early. Latest acceptance is Friday, August 26, 5:00 PM. Do it today!
Rubric: To receive maximum points, make sure your paper:
· answers one of the prompts.
· is written at a college level and has no grammar or spelling errors.
· connects to the course material (except prompt four).
· meets the length requirements.
· has good quality overall. The reflection has depth.
· follows directions.
Note:
· NO LATE PAPERS. Your wonderful TAs are responsible to turn in your overall grade at the end of Summer Session B. This means that “late” won’t count. This is an easy paper. Do it now. Turn it in early.
· WORD or PDF ONLY ** we can’t open pages files through Canvas.
Rules:
· Do not put your name/assignment or anything on the top of the page.
· But!!! Give your essay a title (single line, title only, centered)
· Pick one of the prompt options. Answer the prompt in four paragraphs (see directions for each prompt).
· Do NOT number your paragraphs or use headings. Just write paragraphs like a normal essay.
· Normal essay stuff: 12-point font, 1” margins, double spaced. Word/PDF only.
· Do not cite. Do not quote. No reference page. Do not plagiarize. Use only your own words.
PROMPT ONE – Directions:
1. Summarize Marx’s concepts of alienated labor.
2. Google “great resignation of 2022” and summarize the issue in your own words.
3. Describe how alienated labor directly connects to this movement.
4. Explain how you feel about this connection. And tell the reader why you feel is it important to talk about labor issues.
Prompt Two Watch the short film https://youtu.be/xgX_w2WwqMM (7 minutes) Directions:
1. Summarize maquiladora according to the Navarrete reading and explain the benefits to workers and companies.
2. Elaborate on the negative effects they have on women, the Mexican economy, and the Mexican environment.
3. How do maquiladoras connect to Marx’s concepts of Alienated Labor?
4. Explain how you feel about this. Why should we, in Southern California, be concerned with what happens in other countries?
Prompt Three – Directions:
1. Summarize the problems of maquiladoras related to laborers or the local environment.
2. Summarize the labor or environment problems with Amazon factories in the Inland Empire (here’s a nice summary of some of the issues: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/investigations/2019/11/25/amazon-fulfillment-centers-worker-safety-investigation/4283245002/ ).
3. How do the Navarrete reading and the current labor issues facing the IE connect?
4. Explain how you feel about this connection to the broader context of labor issues globally.
Prompt Four – Let’s talk about Race-Based Horror in non-fiction!!! Have you seen the Jordan Peele film Get Out? If so, you might like to write on this prompt! – Directions:
1. Summarize the concepts (not the plot) of Bell’s Space Traders.
2. Summarize the concepts from the film Get Out. **
3. Compare how Space Traders and Get Out articulate White society’s exploitation of Black Americans?
4. Why do Bell and Peele make use of alternative stories as a good platform to untangle racial issues?
**If you’re unfamiliar with Get Out, other race-based horror you can discuss instead: Tales from The Hood, Bones, His House, Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight, Vampires Vs. The Bronx and the first and last entries of Candyman, Lovecraft Country, Us, or The Watchmen to name a few.. feel free to pick something else if it aligns with race-based horror. If you’re substituting a different film/show in lieu of Get Out, only go with one .
