Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2020)

There are many reasons why should we study history. First, we can understand other cultures. History programmes address questions such as “Why are other cultures different from ours?” or “Why are some cultures antagonistic, whereas others are not?”. By studying the past, we will learn more about what makes populations tick the way they do. Second, it can Increase our understanding of national identities and societies. as a we will look into how nations were formed by an understanding of past and a common identity. In addition, it makes societies better to learn from the past. Third, we can understand the changes in world easily. History is the study of change and the world is constantly changing, so understanding the role of change in society helps us interpret the world in its current state. History provides us with a firm grasp of why things change, the mechanisms driving change and its significance.

Do genetic or environmental factors have a greater influence on my behavior? I believe that certain things are inborn, or that they occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. All of our characteristics and behaviors are the result of evolution. Genetic traits handed down from parents influence the individual differences that make each person unique. However, how a person behaves can be linked to influences such as parenting styles and learned experiences. For example, a child might learn through observation and reinforcement to say 'please' and 'thank you.' Another child might learn to behave aggressively by observing older children engage in violent behavior on the playground. In my opinion, both nature and nurture influence behavior and development, and it can’t be judged which is more important because the experts are still debating on this subject. 

The expectation of men and women in home and workplace is different, and it is mainly caused from the discrimination against women. Men are expected to work hard and show their productivity as best as they can. They are taught to be ambitious from a young age and to conquer the high position in work is required as a natural quality for men. However, women are expected to take care of both family and work, and if they don’t get married or have children, they are often considered as selfish. Even though women right has developed a lot, there is still prejudice and expectation about ‘playing a female role’ of devoting to family. I think we must break the stereotype and give men more duties at home, while encourage women to get higher positions in workplace.

Those who believe it’s good, or at least necessary, argue that it provides incentives to entrepreneurs and a source of overall investment for the economy. Those who believe it’s bad argue that it can prevent poorer people from investing in their education and encourage the rich to grab a bigger slice of the economic pie without making the pie any bigger. In my opinion, rising inequality will bring bad impacts on all group of society especially in the economic aspect. First, If there are large numbers of poor people, economic growth may be affected by their inability to invest in education and their lower health levels, among other factors. Second, If inequality “squeezes” the middle class, it may reduce its demand for goods and services. Third, If inequality means rising incomes among the rich, it could see them accumulate savings, which banks can then lend out, so increasing investment in the economy. Or, the rich may use their economic power to lobby against policies that don’t ser...

In the past, Korea was very closed about other ethnics living in the country. There were discriminations against them and people emphasized ‘one-blooded’ connection. However, As the increase of foreign migrants in Korea transform a single-ethnic homogenous Korean society into multiethnic and multicultural one, Korean government and the civil society pay close attention to multiculturalism as an alternative value to their policy and social movement. Also, now we can see foreigner celebrities on television more than ever, which makes us feel friendly about multiethnic society. Therefore, I can say that Korea is definitely becoming multiethnic. 

One of the worst gender problem that Korea has had for many years is an earning discrimination called ‘Glass ceiling problem.’ Glass ceiling refers to structural suppression that is invisible but prevents certain genders or races from going up any further, figuratively referring to a situation in which a person with sufficient ability cannot hold high office due to gender discrimination or racism in the workplace. To look at Korea specifically, According to CEO Score, which surveyed the nation's top 200 listed companies as of September 2019, 39 female registered executives accounted for 2.7 percent of the total. There were 168 companies without a single female registered executive, accounting for 84% of the total, and none had more than three registered executives. However, Korean government is trying to break this, but it has no forcibleness because they are not punished even if they violate the law.  Also, Women's single parenting problem is another main issue which threat...

The toy business is one of the most important thing to be changed for gender equality because the industry splits their product by sex in to sell better. It reinforces the old stereotype of gender role, image and reproduces inequality.   Toys labeled ‘for boys’ are always blue and most are typical things that we imagine related to ‘macho image of men.’ On the other hand, Toys labeled for girls are pink or color of flowers, and is related to beauty.   I think it is extremely harmful for young children as they don’t have strong stereotype yet. They almost look like practicing the gender role from the young age, as girls only sits wearing a pretty princess costume and do make-up when boys are playing with active toys. It implies w omen are the ones who cook and care, and men are the one who do creative work .  We must stop dividing what is for girls or boys and teach children it is normal to play with anything they want. I personally think it would help a lot ...