Look over the attached article/survey and follow the instructions below. Name 3 theoretical orientations you scored highest in the article attached and write 1 brief paragraph for each theoretical orientation…..
Doing Sociology #5 – “McDonaldization of Society”
Doing Sociology #5 – “McDonaldization of Society”
ASSIGNMENT DUE____________________
Do research on the Internet about (or ideally, READ) the book “McDonaldization of Society” written by George Ritzer, first edition in 1993. Look for a youtube video of a lecture or interview with George Ritzer.
PAPER: Write a 2-3 page paper answering the following questions:
- In 2-3 paragraphs, summarize the main points in “McDonaldization of Society.”
- What is McDonaldization? What are some examples of McDonaldization given in the book?
- What are some of the advantages of McDonaldization? Discuss efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control.
- What is rationality and how does it relate to Ritzer’s argument?
- Do you think the advantages of McDonaldization outweigh the disadvantages? Explain.
- Summarize a youtube video you watched of George Ritzer.
- List five (5) ways in your daily life that you could resist McDonaldization.
Grading – 10 points
– College effort (typed, spell check, etc.): 5
– Thorough: 5
*LATE: points taken off at my discretion. No papers accepted more than two weeks late.