Life in the ‘Hood
Your neighbor starts a weekly BBQ, and everyone hangs out. What kind of neighborhood is this?
Friendly and close-knit.
In your family, who usually decides what’s for dinner?
The person with the most influence (like a parent).
Your friends all agree to wear matching costumes for Halloween. What’s happening here?
Group unity.
Someone at work gets promoted because they’re friends with the boss. What does this feel like?
Favoritism or unfairness.
Everyone suddenly has hydro flasks and says “and I oop.” What is this an example of?
A trend or fad.
There’s a new community garden, but only some people use it. What’s the likely reason?
Not everyone feels included or has time.
Your sibling tattles on you, but you both end up grounded. What is this an example of?
Family conflict resolution (or lack of it!).
You feel pressured to skip class because everyone else is doing it. What’s this called?
Peer pressure.
Your school spends way more on sports than arts programs. What is this an example of?
Unequal resource distribution.
TikTok challenges that go viral are examples of what kind of behavior?
Collective behavior.
You notice most houses in a neighborhood look similar. What might this reflect?
A planned community/gentrification
Grandma’s old photo albums bring everyone together to reminisce. What does this show?
The importance of family traditions.
Your squad splits into two smaller groups after a big fight. What is this an example of?
Group dynamics.
A store clerk follows someone around based on how they look. What’s happening here?
Discrimination
You notice everyone at school is talking about the same Netflix show. What is this called?
Pop culture influence.
People in your neighborhood share tools like lawnmowers and leaf blowers. What’s happening here?
Resource sharing or cooperation.
Your cousin adopts a pet, and suddenly everyone else wants one too. What is this an example of?
Family influence.
One friend always plans everything, while another just shows up late. What does this show?
Different roles within a group.
You get less allowance than your sibling even though you both do chores. Why might this feel unfair?
Inequality in treatment.
A new slang term starts in one group but spreads everywhere. What is this an example of?
Cultural diffusion.
A neighbor parks in two spots every day, and it’s driving people crazy. What’s the problem?
Breaking unwritten rules of courtesy.
Your parents always talk about how different things were "back in their day." What is this an example of?
Generational differences.
Your group forms a secret handshake that no one else knows. What’s this an example of?
Group identity.
A celebrity gets away with a crime while an ordinary person wouldn’t. What’s this an example of?
Social privilege.
Everyone starts wearing the same brand of sneakers because an influencer promoted them. Why?
Influencer culture.