The document discusses globalization and social change in the context of understanding inequality. It defines globalization as multidimensional social processes that create worldwide interdependencies. It notes globalization can be viewed differently depending on values. Tensions of globalization include individual vs societal choice, free markets vs government intervention, and local vs supra-local authority. Characteristics of social change are discussed as uneven, unforeseen consequences, potential for conflict, and direction not being random. The document also discusses acknowledging systems of privilege, prejudice, and oppression. It proposes ways to enact progressive social change such as raising awareness, building community, practicing empathy, and empowering narratives.

1.
S o c i a l
I n e q u a l i t y
S O C
1 5 0 :
W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
ì

2. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
G l o b a l i z a * o n
Refers
to
a
mul*dimensional
set
of
social
processes
that
create,
mul*ply,
stretch,
and
intensify
worldwide
social
interdependencies
and
exchanges
while
at
the
same
*me
fostering
in
people
a
growing
awareness
of
deepening
connec*ons
between
the
local
and
the
distant
Manfred
Steger:
“Globaliza4on:
A
Very
Short
Introduc4on”

3. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
T w o
M i n u t e
D i s c u s s i o n s
-­‐
S h a r e
y o u r
t h o u g h t s
o n
t h e
f o l l o w i n g
q u o t e :
“Globaliza*on
is
neither
good
nor
bad.
Rather,
certain
aspects
of
the
complex,
and
mul*-­‐
faceted
process
of
globaliza*on
have
impacts
that
can
be
viewed
in
different
ways
depending
on
the
values
at
stake”

4. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
G l o b a l i z a * o n
Three
Tensions
of
Globaliza*on:
1.
2.
3.
Individual
Choice
v.
Societal
Choice
The
Free
Market
v.
Government
Interven*on
Local
Authority
v.
Supra-­‐
local
Authority

5. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
Four
CharacterisDcs
of
Social
Change
1.
2.
3.
4.
Social
Change
is
Uneven
The
onset
&
consequences
of
Social
Change
are
oRen
unforeseen
Social
Change
oRen
creates
conflict
The
direc*on
of
Social
Change
is
never
random

6.
S o c i a l
I n e q u a l i t y
S O C
1 5 0 :
W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
ì

7. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
A c k n o w l e d g i n g
t h e
S y s t e m
ì P r i v i l e g e :
a
special
right,
advantage,
or
immunity
granted
or
available
only
to
members
of
the
dominant
group
ì P r e j u d i c e :
a
set
of
nega*ve
personal
beliefs
about
a
social
group
that
leads
individuals
to
prejudge
people
from
that
group,
or
the
group
in
general,
regardless
of
individual
differences
among
members
of
that
target
group
ì O p p r e s s i o n :
the
exercise
of
authority
or
power
in
a
burdensome,
cruel,
or
unjust
manner.
Manifests
as
either
a
state
of
being
or
specific
act

8. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
A c k n o w l e d g i n g
t h e
S y s t e m
ì P r i v i l e g e :
a
special
right,
advantage,
or
immunity
granted
or
available
only
to
members
of
the
dominant
group
E l e m e n t s
o f
P r i v i l e g e :
ì The
characteris*cs
of
the
privileged
group
define
the
societal
norm,
oRen
benefi*ng
those
in
privileged
ì Due
to
conflic*ng
privilege
with
the
societal
norms
and
the
implicit
choice
to
ignore
oppression,
privilege
is
oNen
not
recognized
by
the
holder
of
privilege
ì Members
of
privileged
groups
may
opt
out
of
struggles
against
oppression
if
they
choose

9. W e e k
1 1 :
G l o b a l i z a * o n
&
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
U n d e r s t a n d i n g
I n e q u a l i t y
i n
t h e
G l o b a l
C o n t e x t
P r o g r e s s i v e
S o c i a l
C h a n g e
ì Raise
Awareness
about
differences
in
Power
&
Privilege
ì Gather
people
around
common
causes
to
build
Community
&
CoaliDons
ì Create
opportuni*es
to
build
&
prac*ce
Empathy
ì Establish
paZerns
that
consistently
Empower
mul*ple
narra*ves
How
to
Start
a
Movement