JOURNALS

Journal #1
Past/present/future social change in the Malaysia: Compare your life to that of
your parents/grandparents, do an interview with someone from previous
generation,

and

hypothesize

what

life

might

be

like

for

your

children/grandchildren. (if you don't have any of these groups of people in your
life or will not have, then consider those surrounding you during the same
generations). Comment in terms of material and nonmaterial/ideational aspects
as covered in class.
Journal#2
How have you experienced MacDonaldization in your life? By providing examples
from your own life, comment upon various aspects considering different
institutions use your critical thinking skills and look at other institutions).
Journal #3
Why are women often referred to as playing a central role in economic
development?
Journal #4
Explain the lingering effects of colonialism and how it is still playing a role in
hindering economic development in the developing world.
Journal #5
How have social movements affected your life? Comment on various social
movements that have taken place in Malaysia over the past 5 years, and explore
in detail how the social changes that occurred due to the work of these social
movements has directly impacted your life. From this exploration and from the
discussions in class, how do you FEEL about social movements? (Do not simply
provide a cognitive assessment) For you what are the advantages/disadvantages
in terms of you as an individual.
Note:
Journals due on April 9, 2014