Sociology article review - Essay Example

Download file to see previous pages... There is no talk about the emotional implications of the break-up. Most of the focus is on how this will affect the Kardashian brand. Considering that the Kardashian brand is build upon noting but a sex-tape and contacts in the entertainment industry, most observers feel the Kardashian family will be just fine. This article is interesting in a sociological manner because Kris Humphries is an individual that has a position of achieved status in our society. Through his skill, talent and effort he has become a successful basketball star in the NBA. His accomplishments are recognized as being legitimate. On the other hand, it is commonly recognized that Kim Kardashian has done nothing to deserve her celebrity image other than be born into a family with connections in the entertainment industry and gaining notoriety for making her own sex tape. She has a sort of ascribed status that is apparently very appealing to many people in our society today. http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111458 More women are in the workforce than ever before, yet they are still doing the majority of the household chores. This is the finding of the Panel Study for Income Dynamics. Women still do the majority of what is referred to as “core” household work. ...
This finding shows that even though women are increasingly the primary bread winners, they are still expected to do the majority of the household chores. This is important in a sociological context because of the idea of role strain. This phenomenon occurs when so many roles are placed on an individual by society that the person cannot adequately fulfill any of them. This leads to feelings of resentment towards the imposed roles. Adjusting roles is one way to lessen the strain, but this is very difficult to do. When well established roles are adjusted or reversed, a feeling of loss. When the rules are bent or broken regarding a particular role people can feel adrift and without guidance. This can affect the social structure unless new roles are established. If the new roles relieve role strain, then the period of adjustment has been worth it. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/30/bloomberg_articlesLVG0I86S972B.DTL The first free elections in Egypt were held this week. While there is controversy and suspicion surrounding the current military leaders of Egypt, many citizens turned out to elect members of the next parliament. The military leaders say that they will step aside completely when presidential elections are held next June. Early polling indicates that the Freedom and Justice Party may win the largest block of parliamentary seats. This is the party that is supported by the Muslim Brotherhood. This group was banned by the government of former dictator Hosni Mubarak. Some of the minority groups in Egypt, especially the Coptic Christian community fear that an Islamist political party such as the Freedom and Justice Party will not respect the rights of Christians or other Muslims that are members of minority groups. This relates to ...Download file to see next pagesRead More