Explain how the concepts of dominant ideology and globalization directly relate to difficulty in identifying a core culture within the United States?

Instructions: Below are your six essay prompt options for your midterm exam. You are to choose four
prompts and respond to them, each respond being roughly half a page. Your responses should be
thorough enough to convey to me that you understand the material – this can be done by providing
your own examples, referencing specific material from your textbook or my lecture slides. While you
are free to use any resources at your disposal, I would AVOID the use of google to avoid any confusion.
I have provided a template that shows you visually how you should format your document for
submission to Canvas.
This take-home midterm was released at 5:15pm Wednesday, March 30th and is due by 12:00p on
Saturday, April 2nd
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1. Social scientists argue that defining a core culture within the United States is a difficult task.
Explain how the concepts of dominant ideology and globalization directly relate to difficulty in identifying a core culture within the United States?
2. We discussed different types of groups and their influence – compare and contrast the different
influence of reference groups compared to primary groups in terms of our appearance. Phrased
another way, when it comes to how you dress, in what ways does your primary group influence
you both similarly and differently than your reference group?
3. W.E. B. Dubois coined the term double consciousness. Explain what is meant by this term. Can
White people have this consciousness? What are the consequences of this consciousness on
‘the self?’ Remember, ‘the self’ is a specific concept.
4. What do I mean when I say, ‘we define our social reality?’ How does Herbert Blumer contribute
to our social interaction and the perception of reality that we have? What are potential
negative consequences around our personal definitions of reality?
5. In the context of ethics and social research, in what ways can research be harmful to human
life? In what ways should researchers look to mitigate harm?
6. Discuss a time in your life where you found yourself having to confront wildly different values or
opinions with someone close to you, whether familial or close friend. In what ways does this
relate to socialization from your family?
Yes, I did say choose 3 in class, but the change is still the same amount of writing. ALSO, make sure to

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