Summarize Ritzers definition of control by non human technologies, including a description

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Ritzer argues that with McDonaldization, technologies, including “machines and tools, materials, skills, knowledge, rules, regulations, procedures, and techniques” (p. 89), control us.

Without using direct quotes, this assignment requires you to do the following:

  • Summarize Ritzer’s definition of control by non-human technologies, including a description of what he means by non-human technologies.
  • Next, think of one area of your life, such as your job, banking, your education, a leisure activity, etc and how that statement may apply to that activity as you experience it. NOTE: Do not choose one of the areas described in the textbook.
  • Based on your reflection, do you agree with Ritzer’s argument?
  • Do you feel that, as an employee, student, or customer, you are overly controlled by non-human technologies in this activity?

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a paper of the advantages of technology or about the importance of technology in contemporary life. You need to focus on the dimension of McDonaldization called control, in one area of your own life.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • It should bepages long using a 12-point size font, double-spaced.
  • You should use a header with your name, the date, the course number, and “Journal Entry” on the first page (No title page).
  • You should cite and reference your textbook properly in a standard formatting style, such as ASA, APA, or MLA.
  • The first two pages should be your essay, and the third page should be your reference list.

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Running head: MCDONALDIZATION OF SOCIETY
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McDonaldization of Society
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MCDONALDIZATION OF SOCIETY

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McDonaldization of Society
The McDonaldization theory by George Ritzer is a rationalization-based approach
based on philosophical thoughts by Max Weber. In his book, Ritzer attempts to put ideas into
perspective through the way social structural changes are likely to directly impact human
identity, interaction and people’s overall well-being. The changes brought about by
advancements in life have enabled people in a given society where the traditional mode of
thinking through the manner that enhances efficacy in different sectors of development
(Ritzer, 2011 p.14). An example of some areas that this phenomenon has proved effective
include in sectors such as industries, learning institutions, health centers among others.
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