1. Conflict Theory/pg. 27: “A theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources.” The MS-13 is a gang that is competing for scarce resources. In Mexico, poverty and starvation are much larger than in America, and the resources to combat these, money and food, are hard to come by. The MS-13 tries to get competition for their resources out of the way, by attacking immigrants. These immigrants are viewed by the MS-13 as a threat because the immigrants are also trying to get money and food, the two scarce resources that the MS-13 wants. Because of this, the MS-13 tries to discourage immigrants from coming through Mexico, and tries to get rid of them when they do come. (approx. 45 min)
…show more content…
Subjective Meanings/pg. 13: “The meanings that people give their own behavior.” Although it is illegal, the vigilantes believe that what they are doing is right, because they believe the US government is not taking care of the problems the way they should be. The vigilantes secretly go around rounding up illegal immigrants and taking them to Border Patrol. They give their own actions righteous meanings, and believe that it is okay to do what they do, despite it being illegal. (approx. 55 min)
4. Norms/pg. 45: “Expectations of ‘right’ behavior.” In normal society, people don’t jump on or off moving trains. This behavior is considered not ‘right’ because it is extremely dangerous. However, in this video, it showed how norms went out the window when people really needed and wanted to accomplish their goal. They ignored the precautions and norms and did something extremely dangerous because they believed that it would help them get out of their problems. (approx. 49 …show more content…
Values/pg. 12: “The standards by which people define what is desirable or undesirable, good or bad, beautiful or ugly.” The border police, unlike the vigilantes, did not think that the immigrants were horrible people. Instead, they treated them kindly and respectfully. The border police’s values told them that treating the immigrants this way was good, and because of this they acted in that manner. In the video, as the immigrants were being loaded onto a truck, one immigrant asked a border police to allow him to take his water on the truck. The border police allowed it. (approx. 1 hr. 20 min)
Three new vocabulary words and definitions:
1. Wetback A Mexican living in the US, especially without official authorization.
2. MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California. It has spread to other parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. The majority of the gang is ethnically composed of Central Americans (mostly Salvadorans) and active in urban and suburban areas.
3. Vigilante A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate. Multiple Choice Questions:
(The correct answers are at the bottom of the
Subjective Meanings/pg. 13: “The meanings that people give their own behavior.” Although it is illegal, the vigilantes believe that what they are doing is right, because they believe the US government is not taking care of the problems the way they should be. The vigilantes secretly go around rounding up illegal immigrants and taking them to Border Patrol. They give their own actions righteous meanings, and believe that it is okay to do what they do, despite it being illegal. (approx. 55 min)
4. Norms/pg. 45: “Expectations of ‘right’ behavior.” In normal society, people don’t jump on or off moving trains. This behavior is considered not ‘right’ because it is extremely dangerous. However, in this video, it showed how norms went out the window when people really needed and wanted to accomplish their goal. They ignored the precautions and norms and did something extremely dangerous because they believed that it would help them get out of their problems. (approx. 49 …show more content…
Values/pg. 12: “The standards by which people define what is desirable or undesirable, good or bad, beautiful or ugly.” The border police, unlike the vigilantes, did not think that the immigrants were horrible people. Instead, they treated them kindly and respectfully. The border police’s values told them that treating the immigrants this way was good, and because of this they acted in that manner. In the video, as the immigrants were being loaded onto a truck, one immigrant asked a border police to allow him to take his water on the truck. The border police allowed it. (approx. 1 hr. 20 min)
Three new vocabulary words and definitions:
1. Wetback A Mexican living in the US, especially without official authorization.
2. MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California. It has spread to other parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. The majority of the gang is ethnically composed of Central Americans (mostly Salvadorans) and active in urban and suburban areas.
3. Vigilante A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate. Multiple Choice Questions:
(The correct answers are at the bottom of the