Zhuldyz Alimbek
215101249
SOCS 1140
October 20, 2017 We live in the world of many cultures with varying views of autonomy, principles of the individual in a group situation, and different interpretations of personal freedom. In the chapter “Individual Autonomy and Social Sctructure”, Dorothy Lee uses a number of cultures, often contrasting them with our social structure, to describe the core values and responsibilities of members in a community, the differences in morphological language patterns, and the appreciation of personal integrity in order to understand the situation in our society. Dorothy Lee believes that “the principle of personal autonomy is supported by the cultural framework.” In this paper, I will analyze concepts of individual autonomy in different societies and use one of her examples to illustrate the effective coexistence of law, limits and individual autonomy. …show more content…
“When their children, as for example the children of the Wintu Indians, ask “Can I? they are asking for information on the rules of structure; for instance, they may be seeking clarification about a religious taboo or a social custom. They are saying in effect, “Is it permissible for me to…?” and not, “Do you allow me…?”” In this example, Dorothy Lee shows that “permisiviness” goes not from person to person, parents do not “permit” their children, instead children ask for clarification of social structure regulations. In this case, parents do not violate his right to decide for himslef, they are not “giving” freedom for their children, because it is not theirs to
215101249
SOCS 1140
October 20, 2017 We live in the world of many cultures with varying views of autonomy, principles of the individual in a group situation, and different interpretations of personal freedom. In the chapter “Individual Autonomy and Social Sctructure”, Dorothy Lee uses a number of cultures, often contrasting them with our social structure, to describe the core values and responsibilities of members in a community, the differences in morphological language patterns, and the appreciation of personal integrity in order to understand the situation in our society. Dorothy Lee believes that “the principle of personal autonomy is supported by the cultural framework.” In this paper, I will analyze concepts of individual autonomy in different societies and use one of her examples to illustrate the effective coexistence of law, limits and individual autonomy. …show more content…
“When their children, as for example the children of the Wintu Indians, ask “Can I? they are asking for information on the rules of structure; for instance, they may be seeking clarification about a religious taboo or a social custom. They are saying in effect, “Is it permissible for me to…?” and not, “Do you allow me…?”” In this example, Dorothy Lee shows that “permisiviness” goes not from person to person, parents do not “permit” their children, instead children ask for clarification of social structure regulations. In this case, parents do not violate his right to decide for himslef, they are not “giving” freedom for their children, because it is not theirs to