May 05
“Reframing Society’s Attitudes on Animals”
Regarding Animals (Animals, Culture and Society) by Arnold Arluke
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Apr 04
One of the central themes in Nazism was to simply regard animals as moral beings. Why Not? Who ever said they were not moral beings to begin with? Many people during this time, including Ernst Haeckel, believed that religion was to blame for making humans superior over animals. But didn’t Haeckel and the Nazis look at the Jews much like how our society looks at cattle for meat? It may be a ridiculous comparison, but the Nazis gave the Jews a distinctive look and tried to terminate the entire race due to an engraved believe and doctrine against them.
Mar 04
The misconceptions of how genetics is associated with a certain disorder are socially constructed. Right away people think that if something is derived through genetics, that it is unchangeable, hence creating an implicit acceptance to a disorder. The way genetics are being reported through the media is causing this error.
Dec 06
We need to remember that it is the science and technology related fields that drive innovation and development for a society. Research and development in these fields aid in transportation, defense, energy, communication, and so much more. Although I am biased (I am an engineer), I believe that our country”s priorities are completely out of line. We need scientific-based jobs to compete in this new world. India, China, and Russia all value science in a way our country cannot even imagine.
Dec 04
Can the process of socialization be considered a modifiable tool, used by people with power, to control a desired outcome? Teaching the young, our country’s future, proper values, skills, and behavioral rules to obey by, is a good way to socially constrain our growing children. But although this system may be beneficial for some, how does it affect others?
Dec 01
I am very intrigued by the explanation of behavior as a ‘product of interaction’ and more specifically the unexpected surprises that occur in our life. We are all social creatures with everyday interactions, whether they happen planned out or unexpectedly, they mold our attitudes and behaviors. Even the most subtle action can have a significant affect on our entire life. “If I would have not taken a lunch break one hour early I probably would not have met my future wife.” The entire web of correlations and paths to take in life are absolutely astounding.