Assignment: McDONALDIZATION OF SOCIETY CLASS-200 WORDS EACH
MODULE 2
The Value of Efficiency
"Because they value efficiency," says George Ritzer, "people are willing to pay the extra cost" (p. 44). Can you think of examples from your own life where you, or someone you know, has been willing to pay a higher price for a good or service because you/they thought it was more efficient? Looking back, was it/is it worth it?
Module 3
Discussion: Do Stats Enhance the Fan Experience?
Actions for Discussion: Do Stats Enhance the Fan Experience?
Description
Think about your favorite sport, and give examples of how calculability is present in that sport. What do you think about it? What are numbers you find particularly useful/relevant, and particularly annoying/useless/ridiculous? Do the stats and other numbers enhance your fan experience, or come in the way of it? You may do some online research to bring specific examples, making sure to include the URL for the sources you mention.
MODULE 4
Removing the predictable
Actions for Removing the predictable
Description
What would your educational experience be like if we removed the elements that make it predictable? Think about what would change and the consequences for you. Your imagination is the limit.
MODULE 5
The "McJob"
Actions for The "McJob"
Description
Read the article, "Take This McJob," and then read the article"In Defense of the McJob."
• Which side of the argument do you align with, and why?
You can also share your personal experience if you have held a "McJob" , or know people who have help this type of job before.
You can also do additional research, and think of examples of McJobs outside of the fast-food industry.
• Do you think the McDonald's video initiative can change how people think about work at McDonald's or similar places? How so, or why not?
MODULE 6
Decline of the Family Dinner
Actions for Decline of the Family Dinner
Description
Ritzer largely blames the fast-food industry and other food processes, such as the microwave oven, for the decline of the family dinner, and by extension, suggests it is responsible for what is commonly called the breakdown of the family. Use the online resources available through the Cannon Memorial Library to research ebooks on the contemporary American family. Do these sources agree with Ritzer's analysis? How so? Make sure to cite them in a standard citation format (ASA, APA, MLA) in your post. Then, share your own conclusions about the impact of fast cooking on contemporary families.
MODULE 7
Individual Actions
Actions for Individual Actions
Description
Ritzer lists individual actions you can take against McDonaldization in your daily life (p. 179-180). What is your reaction to this list? How practical do you think it is? How do you think adopting it might improve or diminish the quality of your life?
MODULE 8
Nothing vs. Something
Actions for Nothing vs. Something
Description:
First, think of an example of "nothing" that is quite present in your life. It can be an object, a place, or an activity.
Now, look for a "something" version of it.
• How easy or difficult was it to find it?
• Comparing the two versions, which one are you more satisfied with, and why?
• What does that say about the place of McDonaldization in your life?
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