Kristi Elliott 10/30/2020 Social Science 200
Module One Question 1
Do you have any healthy habits? What role have culture and environment played in the healthy or unhealthy habits that you have formed?
One healthy habit that I have is exercising. I grew up with a Mom, who was an aerobics teacher, and she worked out 5-6 days a week, so I would say my environment played a factor in my belief that exercising is important. One unhealthy habit I had was an addiction. I grew up in a town with a lot of addiction and drugs, which, as a teen, became my environment, so I also became an addict. I have been clean for over six years now, but my surroundings played a role in me being around drug culture.
Module One Question 2
Choose a society from the map. Within that society, characterize one of the social science principles we identified in this learning block. As a reminder, the social science principles we focus on in this course are: social roles, social institutions, social norms, and beliefs and values.
For example, what is a social role that exists in Okinawa? Who occupies this role?
In Loma Linda, California, the beliefs and values are centered around religion since there is a large Seventh Day Adventist population. This religious population is mostly vegetarian, so the city has banned smoking in most places and they have access to little alcohol and fast food.
Module One Question 3
Provide an example of the environment influencing the population in an area of increased longevity. Then provide an example of the population in that area influencing its environment.
An example of the environment influencing the population: Adventist experience extreme longevity, as well as lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and strokes due to their environment.
An example of the population in that area influencing its environment: Due to their beliefs, smoking is banned in most areas in the city limits.
Module One Question 4
Think about factors affecting your lifestyle in comparison to the areas of increased longevity Characterize two social science principles in your day-to-day life. Use the two principles that you did not describe in response to the earlier question. For example, you could describe some social norms in your day-to-day life.
I am working 40+ hours a week and going to school full time right now, so I do sleep less than the normal amount (social norm). However, I do make sure to take time for self-care, which is important to me and leads to the longevity of my life.
Module One Question 5
From a social science perspective, what are three factors that shape your day-to-day life? For example, you could describe some factors that influence your social interactions, your access to certain foods, your day-to-day activities, the pace of life in your area, etc.
One factor that shapes my day-to-day life is spending extra time alone in the morning getting ready for the day, this is something I enjoy