Sociology, CHAPTER 15: POPULATIONS, CITIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Could Kitty's story happen in the country?
In Cold Blood (1966) by Truman Capote
An example of Food Production or food production leads into?
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
What's and example of Climate Change?
Global Warming
How many people died during the Gorkha Earthquake?
Over 9,000 people died
What's the 3rd thing we currently know/predict about GMO's?
Produce will not spoil as quickly
What university did demographer Jay Olshansky go?
University of Illinois
What is the 3rd thing we currently know/predict about global warming?
We cannot reverse climate change.
What's "The Lovers" urban legend?
-A man and a women meet at a bar. They spend the night in a hotel room having passionate sex. -The next morning, the man wakes up alone and finds a message written in lipstick on the bathroom mirror.
What's an example of 3. Produce will not spoil as quickly?
-An apple will not turn brown once its cut -A banana will ripe more slowly
What's the "Lights Out" urban legend?
-Gang members would drive WITHOUT headlights until a compassionate motorist responded with the traditional flashing of headlights. -Than, a new gang member would be required to murder the citizen as a requirement of the initiation.
What's the story of Kitty Genovese?
-This story takes place in NYC in 1964 -Kitty Genovese was attacked on her way form work by Winston Moseley -Over a 30 minute period, Kitty Genovese was stabbed, beaten, and raped -Kitty died from her injuries
What are the cons of living in the city?
-can get lost in the city -living spaces are smaller -cost of living is higher
"The Lovers" story instills?
pain
How many people saw and/or heard her being attacked yet no one came to her aid?
38
Demographer Jay Olshansky states that "Illnesses cause by obesity is already shortening the average U.S. life by at least..." how long?
4 to 9 months
Whats Angola's life expectancy?
40
How many people died during the Typhoon Haiyan?
6,268 people died
What was the U.S. infant mortality rate?
6.2
What's the United States life expectancy?
78
What was the U.S. death rate (2014)?
8.2
What percentage if the U.S. population lives in urban areas?
80%
What's Japan's life expectancy?
82
Urban Legend
an urban legend is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true. A story with an ironic artist twist that sounds realistic but is false.
Infant Mortality
average number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births in a particular population
Whats the 2nd example of demography?
catastrophes affect the population; that includes famines, wars, and natural disasters
Americas life expectancy is?
declining
Who's the source of Americas life expectancy is declining?
demographer Jay Olshansky
What's another word for population?
demography
What are the 3 things that affect demography?
developed and developing countries, catastrophes, and life expectancy
What's an example of demography?
developed countries have fewer children; developing countries have more children
Bystander Affect
diffusion of responsibility
What is the 1st basic demographic variable?
fertility rate
Demographer Jay Olshansky states that "Except for major catastrophes such as famines, wars, and pandemics, the life span of the avg. American......
has been increasing steadily for the past 2 centuries."
a "developed" country has a?
high standard of living; more developed country or advanced country
What is the 3rd basic demographic variable?
migration
What is the 2nd basic demographic variable?
mortality rate(death rate)
Urbanization
movement of increasing #'s of people from rural areas to cities
What's the first main point of chapter 15?
population(demography)
What are the 3 main points of chapter 15?
population(demography), urbanization, and the environment
Life expectancy at birth is a major indicator of the?
quality of life
Another name for country is?
rural
What countries have the highest fertility rates and what are they?
sub-Saharan Africa, with Niger at 6.9
Where was the Typhoon Haiyan?
the Philippines
life expectancy
the average age to which people in a particular population live
Why did this happen to Kitty Genovese?
the bystander affect
What's the third main point of chapter 15?
the environment
The Environment
the interaction between the natural world and the human made environment
The higher number of bystanders....
the lower the chances that any of them would attempt to help
Demography
the study if the size, composition, distribution, and changes in the human population
Life Span or Longevity
the uppermost age to which a person can potentially live
Another name for a city is?
urban
What's the second main point of chapter 15?
urbanization
In the urban legend "The Lovers" what's the message on the mirror?
welcome to the world of AIDS
What's an example of 2. Everyone on the planet will suffer because of global warming?
A report by the pentagon forecasts the possibility of violent storms across Europe, mega droughts across the southwest U.S. and Mexico, and monsoons in China
Where are the highest mortality and infant mortality rates and what are they?
African Country->Chad Mortality Rate of 14.6 Infant Mortality of 90.3
What are the 4 lowest life expectancies?
Ethiopia and Uganda- 48 Nigeria- 44 Angola- 40
What is the 2nd thing we currently know/predict about global warming?
Everyone on the planet will suffer because of global warming.
What's the 1st thing we currently know/predict about GMO's?
Food will look different
What's the 2nd thing we currently know/predict about GMO's?
Food will taste different
What's an example of 1. Scientists agree that the earth's temperature is rising?
In the past 50-100 years the earth's temperature has risen 1 degree Fahrenheit
What is the 1st thing we currently know/predict about global warming?
Scientists agree that the earth's temperature is rising.
What's an example of 3. We cannot reverse climate change?
Scientists predict that the earths temperature will rise about 5 degrees more in the century.
What's an example of 2. Food will taste different?
We will be able to create a Caesar salad without the Caesar dressing; the flavor of the Caesar will be bred into the lettuce.
What's an example of 1. Food will look different?
We will be able to create pink lettuce and green oranges that are disease-free
Where are the lowest mortality rates and what are they?
Wealthier Middle Eastern countries-> Qatar Morality Rate of 1.5 Infant Mortality Rate of 2.1
a "developing" country has a?
a lower standard of living; less developed country or newly industrialized country
Fertility Rate
a measure of population growth through reproduction; often expressed as the number of births per 1,000 people in a particular population or the average number of children a women would bear over a lifetime
Mortality Rate
a measure of the decrease in population due to deaths; often expressed as the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a particular population
What are the pros of living in the city?
-convenient; stores are accessible -more diversity -a lot of different activities
What are the lessons learned in the urban legend "The Lovers"?
-don't sleep around -don't go to bars -be careful who you have sex with -take sex more seriously -casual sex can kill you -a night of fun can turn into a lifetime of pain
What are the lessons in this "Lights Out" urban legend?
-drive with your headlights on after dark -don't drive -mind your own business -be careful of your surroundings -don't drive at night unless you have to -focus on driving
In general, life expectancy is good in the U.S. because we have access to?
-healthy foods -clean water -modern medicine -safe homes/shelter -clothes/blankets -decent air quality
What are the pros and cons of living in the country?
-more land -know your neighbors -living off the land -slower paced lifestyle -going back to nature -feel more safe in the country
What are the 2 main urban legends?
1. "Lights Out" 2."The Lovers"
What are the 3 basic demographic variables?
1. Fertility Rate 2. Mortality Rate (death rate) 3. Migration
What are the 3 things that we currently know/predict about GMO's?
1. Food will look different 2. Food will taste different 3. Produce will not spoil as quickly
Aside from the 2 major catastrophes what are some others?
1. Japan and 2. Ecuador, were 2 more earthquakes, occurred in April of 2016
What are the 3 things that we currently know/predict about global warming?
1. Scientists agree that the earth's temperature is rising. 2. Everyone on the planet will suffer because of global warming. 3. We cannot reverse climate change
What are the 2 qualities to urban legends?
1. They speak to our concerns, fears, and anxieties about our social world. 2. They inspire an emotional reaction (anger, fear, disgust, amusement, etc.)
Whats the U.S. fertility rate (2013)?
1.86
What year did Kitty Genovese's story take place?
1964
Demographer Jay Olshansky states that "Within 50 years, if the trend is NOT reversed, obesity will cut the average life span by..." how long?
2 to 5 years
What percentage of the U.S. population lives in rural areas?
20%
Global Warming
An increase in the earth's temperature due to the green house affect
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques
What country has the lowest life expectancy?
Angola
When did the Gorkha Earthquake occur?
April 2015
What are the 2 areas of the environment?
Climate Change and Food Production
As of mid-2016 the oldest living person was?
Emma Movano
Which country has a high suicide rate?
Japan
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
Japan
Which state has a lower life expectancy?
Mississipi
Where was the Gorkha Earthquake?
Nepal
What are the 2 countries that are considered to be "developing"?
North Korea and Ethiopia
When did the Typhoon Haiyan occur?
November 2013
Emma Movano an Italian woman born on?
November 29, 1899 117
What countries have the lowest fertility rates and what are they?
Southeast Asia, with Singapore at 0.8
What's the 2nd quality to an urban legend?
They inspire an emotional reaction (anger, fear, disgust, amusement, etc.)
What's the 1st quality to an urban legend?
They speak to our concerns, fears, and anxieties about our social world.
What are the 2 main catastrophes?
Typhoon Haiyan and Gorkha Earthquake
