HSC - SAC - Nature of Social and Cultural Continuity and Change 81 Quiz Questions Well Solved
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How does continuity and change occur at a macro scale? - ️️The impact of CC on collective society, on a large scale. Agents that influence this are: media, government, business.
Change EG: The global acknowledgement of climate change and how international governments have joined Paris environm...
How does continuity and change occur at a macro scale? - ✔ ✔ The impact of CC on collective
society, on a large scale. Agents that influence this are: media, government, business.
Change EG: The global acknowledgement of climate change and how international governments have
joined Paris environmental conference initiatives.
Continuity EG: Australia remains apart of the commonwealth, government follows English tradition.
How does continuity and change occur at a meso scale? - ✔ ✔ The impact of CC on a community.
Change EG: Localisation means that communities adapt concepts of norms to suit their content, schools
aiming to increase multiculturalism
Continuity EG: Revitalisation is when communities resist change, a community church that follows
tradition
How does continuity and change occur at a micro scale? - ✔ ✔ The impact of CC will is dependent on
the individual's way of interpreting concepts, peer groups and family interactions.
Change EG: technology has changed the way peer groups interact
Continuity EG: religion can often constitute defined gender roles within a family
How is female liberation manifested through Japanese culture in 3 ways? - ✔ ✔ 1. Fashion - Dressing
is no longer for men, women want to achieve "mote" which translate to delicious and perfect. Both
women and men often change looks as a form of rebellion and freedom.
2. Sex - Traditionally men were though to be dominant, as exemplified by Maid Cafes, however, newly
seen Host Bars have reversed this role.
3. Gender roles - Shibuya girls dress how they desire, use old men for money, are aggressive and self-
empowered. The rise of male geeks and obsession with technology has engendered submissive and shy
young men.
How was the traditional Japanese 'salaryman' formed? - ✔ ✔ 1. When Japan modernised at the end
of the 17th century, technology importation changed the workplace as employers need employees who
were skilled in tech and could travel, thus creating the norm of housing and training employees.
2. After WWII, the US introduced the concept of unions that valued job security and aged pay structure.
, In present day, what is a married women's role and how was this role established? - ✔ ✔ Role:
Although the employment rates of Married Japanese women are on the rise, they are currently likely to
work in hospitality part-time and also take care of domestic duties
History: This is due to the 1990s economic bust, women have had to join the workforce to remain
financially stable.
List an example of change in Japan at micro, meso and macro levels. - ✔ ✔ Micro: Women can make
decisions about their future, not dictated by men, as per history.
Meso: Mothers are more accepted in workforce.
Macro: Modernisation has engendered the adoption of freedom for women.
List an example of continuity in Japan at micro, meso and macro levels. - ✔ ✔ Micro: Emphasis on
father as providers, often work late hours.
Meso: Schools are very competitive, strong value on education.
Macro: Traditional power and authority structures whereby cooperation and hard work equal success.
Outline change as a complex process. - ✔ ✔ The process of change is multifaceted and non-linear.
- Theory: Social Darwinism means that dominant traits and cultures influence weaker cultural aspects,
creating complex hierarchies and power structures
- Tech: with technological advancement, the changing of societal norms is complex to the concept of
tradition
Predict how Japan will change. - ✔ ✔ 1. Women are becoming more empowered and assertive e.g.
"carnivore girls" and Shibuya girls.
2. Sexual liberation increases e.g. host bars
3. The traditional 'salaryman' under threat, masculinity confusion e.g. herbivores, ikumen
4. Technology has enabled for the adaption of overseas feminist values and the ability to spread these
values online.
What are 3 features of the traditional Japanese 'salaryman'? - ✔ ✔ 1. A seniority wage system -
people give promotions based on length of time with company.
2. Death by overwork - expected to deny holiday leave and drink with colleagues till 2am, mental health
crisis.
3. Employment with singular company - departing from a country is deemed as risky and expensive.
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