Apology accepted???

As you may know, professional golfer, Tiger Woods, offered a public apology for his recent actions this weekend. A complete transcript of his statement can be found at the link below.

Most people agree Tiger owes an apology to his wife. Some believe he also owes one to fans, the sport and to his sponsors.

Tiger’s statement certainly can have a psychological and emotional impact on his well being. It will no doubt be of use as he re-enters the world of golf and seeks to gain corporate sponsorship in the future.

You and I are among the average citizens, to whom, along with the people in the sports industry, Tiger directed his comments. What’s your take on this situation?

http://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/201002198096934/news/

Analyzing Saint Valentine

Greetings! Sociology, like the other social sciences, requires the analysis of theory and practice. So, thinking about the cultural celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day in the United States answer the following two questions.

1- (Theory) What would make an ideal St. Valentine’s Day for you?
2- (Practice) How did you spend this St. Valentine’s Day?

America the Beautiful

Greetings! Candice Ammons in the Online Course sent me the link below with the hopes that we might delve into the numerous issues it conjures up in the realm of sociology. In the next chapter, Race and Ethnicity we surely have plenty of fodder for related discussion. Our chapter on Gender may raise questions and concerns as well.

Mostly I want this one to be a free-for-all. Please follow the link below and read the article and then share your initial thought here on the blog.

Enjoy!
Tom

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/vanity-fairs-quot-new-hollywood-quot-issue-completely-lacks-diversity-578862

Think of the Super Bowl Sociologically

Along with excitement, the Super Bowl brings with it a host of other sociological concepts. Statisticians report of attendance, ticket prices, player performance, commercial costs, viewer ratings and more. Friends and families gather for food, drink, camaraderie and friendly competition. Gamblers get in on the action. Violence rears its head in the stadium stands, in city streets after the game and in domiciles across the fruited plain. Marketers and media moguls place more hype on this than any other sporting event in the year.

Some watch for the game, some watch for the commercials, some watch for the Half Time show and some don’t watch at all.

Use this blog to give your two cents worth on the Super Bowl be it good, bad or indifferent.