Posted: May 3rd, 2023

SOC 210 WEEK 5 , 6 AND 7 DISCUSSION

SOC 210 WEEK 5 , 6 AND 7 DISCUSSION

WEEK 5 DISCUSSION QUESTION

You may have seen dramatic “worst-case” scenarios for global climate change presented in movies such as Geostorm (2017), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), or Waterworld (1995). These depictions typically portray total social collapse as the inevitable result of global climate change, but is this reasonable?

Based on your understanding of climate change, identify the social consequences of a realistic “worst-case” scenario of global climate change.

What of these impacts might be of the greatest concern in communicating risks to the public?

WEEK 6 DISCUSSION QUESTION

What constitutes a just war? Do you consider recent U.S. wars, such as the war in Afghanistan, the Iraq War begun in 2003, and the war on terror to be just? Why or why not? Are just wars social problems?

WEEK 7 DISCUSSION QUESTION

Imagine a world without prisons. What would it be like to live in that world? Would there be more crime, and if so, how much more? Do you believe it is the fear of prison that keeps most people from violating the law? Why or why not?

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WEEK 5 DISCUSSION QUESTION

While the extreme scenarios depicted in movies may not be entirely realistic, it is clear that global climate change will have significant social consequences. These consequences may include mass migration and displacement due to rising sea levels, more frequent and severe natural disasters, and disruptions to global food and water supplies.

In communicating risks to the public, the impacts that are likely to affect people’s daily lives the most, such as disruptions to food and water supplies, may be of the greatest concern. It is also important to highlight the disproportionate impact that climate change is likely to have on vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities and communities of color.

WEEK 6 DISCUSSION QUESTION

The concept of a just war is complex and contested, but generally refers to a war that is fought for a just cause, with the right intention, as a last resort, with proportionality and a reasonable chance of success, and with non-combatant immunity.

Whether recent U.S. wars meet these criteria is a matter of debate, but some argue that the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were based on false pretenses and did not meet the criteria of a just war. Additionally, the use of drones and other forms of remote warfare raises questions about proportionality and non-combatant immunity.

It is certainly possible for wars to be social problems, as they often result in significant loss of life, displacement, and trauma for individuals and communities.

WEEK 7 DISCUSSION QUESTION

Imagining a world without prisons is a thought-provoking exercise, but it is important to note that this does not necessarily mean a world without consequences for violating the law. Alternative forms of justice, such as restorative justice and community-based interventions, may be used instead of incarceration.

It is difficult to predict what a world without prisons would look like, but it is possible that there would be less crime if resources were redirected towards addressing the root causes of criminal behavior, such as poverty and inequality. It is also important to consider the role of social norms and informal forms of social control in preventing crime, rather than relying solely on the fear of punishment.

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