Unfortunately i seem to be being a bit 'blonde' today! Does anyone know what 'a culture of critical discourse' could mean? Anyone?! (This is trying to understand a response to a sociology A2 question)
Thanks
2007-03-20 08:19:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
You mean you don't know ?????!!!!!!!!!! Well I'd better not embarrass you by a 'blonde' telling you then ;-(
2007-03-20 08:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Generally, the term a "culture of critical discourse" applies to a society that encourages open discussion of various relevant topics. For example, ancient Greek society encouraged men to examine politics & philosophy in addition to encouraging discussions of such in an open public space.
Critical discourse is basically "thinking discussion" such as a thoughtful debate between two or more educated parties. It can include criticisms or just evaluations of the different aspects under discussion. It is thought that a culture of critical discourse is a highly developed society as it allows for critiques to be made so that the society can change in response to the true needs of its members.
2007-03-20 08:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Virgo477 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a culture where criticism is encouraged, in the media, in education and in the various institutions of the country. So Burma or Indonesia could hardly be called countries having a " culture of critical discourse." But the US, the Netherlands, Britain, France and Germany are definitely countries that would fall in this category.
2007-03-20 08:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by theoikos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a sociologist and I don't think it means very much. Any phrase that starts "the culture of..." is likely to be unuseful.
Your prof is probably referring to Habermas. Google "jurgen habermas" and "distorted communication", and you'll get some stuff. It's rough slogging though.
The answer above- 'the opposite of "might makes right" ', is as good as anything can be. Don't worry about what 'critical discourse' might be, and think about barriers to discussion and debate in a society.
2007-03-20 12:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by mcd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The culture of critical discourse (CCD) is an historically evolved set of rules, a grammar of discourse, which (
1) is concerned to justify its assertions, but
(2) whose mode of justification does not proceed by invoking authorities, and
(3) prefers to elicit the voluntary consent of those addressed solely on the basis of arguments adduced. CCD is centered on a specific speech act: justification. It is a culture of discourse in which there is nothing that speakers will on principle permanently refuse to discuss or make problematic; indeed, they are even willing to talk about the value of talk itself and its possible inferiority to silence or to practice. This grammar is the deep structure of the common ideology shared by the New Class. The shared ideology of the intellectuals and intelligentsia is thus an ideology about discourse. Apart from and underlying the various technical languages (or sociolects) spoken by specialized professions, intellectuals and intelligentsia are commonly committed to a culture of critical discourse (CCD). CCD is the latent but mobilizable infrastructure of modern “technical” languages.
The culture of critical discourse is characterized by speech that is relatively more situation‑free, more context or field “independent.” This speech culture thus values expressly legislated meanings and devalues tacit, context‑limited meanings. Its ideal is: “one word, one meaning,” for everyone and forever.
2007-03-20 08:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Functionalism is merely an theory which states that the establishments of society all carry out a clever function this is effectual to all of society. in many circumstances criticised for being very, very old. the main suitable conflict theories are Feminism and Marxism: Feminism - the theory society is in keeping with conflict between genders exceedingly the oppression of ladies people with the help of adult males. Please notice: Feminism is puzzling to simplify as there are a number of distinctive varieties. Marxism - the theory society is in keeping with conflict between type exceedingly the oppression of the working type with the help of the ruling type. lower back Marxism is immensely complicated and nowhere close to as old because it may sound. Interactionism is worried greater with the translation of interplay between people as a foundation for society i.e. how shared meaning attatched to symbols builds society e.g. the way each and every person is quiet in a cinema via shared contract on behaviour.
2016-10-19 04:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the textbook explanation, see Barrowman's answer.
If you want to better understand the concept in layman's terms, see Virgo477's answer.
Both are right on the money. If only you can split the 10 pts. between them, that would cool.
2007-03-20 09:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go with Barrowman's answer, I haven't a clue what he's talking about and it's given me a headache but my Grandson who's a teacher says it's spot on. Anybody mind if I go for a pint now my brain hurts.
2007-03-20 08:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BARROWMA is just wonderful... lucid, comprehensive, knowledgeable, erudite... typical of those sociologists who earn a living blinding us mere taxpayers with their so-called science... oh, how I wish I understood what he's on about: I feel ever so thick in comparison! Off back to your own planet, B., you're wasted on Answers.
2007-03-20 08:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUR TIMES THE NOW THE PEOPLE THE AMERCAN
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OUR CULTURE IS THE MOST CRITICAL DISCOURSE YOU WILL EVER FIND WE FUED WITH EVERYONE AND WITH EACH OTHER
2007-03-20 08:30:11 · answer #10 · answered by manoman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ITmeans that our culture is on a chronic path of chaos where there is no spiritual guidence.
2007-03-23 19:52:39 · answer #11 · answered by SANDRA U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋