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Understanding Mobs: Behavior, Technology, and Social Forces

This research project explores the phenomenon of mobs, examining what makes a group of ordinary people turn into a mob and the underlying social pressures that contribute to this transformation. The study investigates the types of mobs—common, smart, and flash mobs—by analyzing their motivations, behaviors, and impact on society. Key theories such as contagion and convergence are discussed alongside the role of technology in shaping group dynamics. The project also addresses historical examples of mob behavior and invites audience perspectives on the nature of mobs.

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Understanding Mobs: Behavior, Technology, and Social Forces

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  1. Major Research Project • Zea Page • SoCiology

  2. Question to Audience • Has anyone been part of a group of people and done something that they normally wouldn’t do?

  3. My Question • What makes a group of people turn into a mob? • Hypothesis -> Mobs will occur when there is a collective unease in a society usually caused by oppressive forces.

  4. Question to Audience • How would you define a mob?

  5. Definition of ‘Mob’ • A large crowd of people that usually causes trouble or violence. • The ordinary people. • A criminal organization. • Comes from the Latin phrase ‘mobile vulgus’ (fickle crowd) -> definition is a disorderly crowd of people.

  6. 3 Types of Mobs • Common Mob • Smart Mob • Flash Mob

  7. Common Mob • People gather without the help of networking sites. • Usually turn violent or to crime. • Have occurred throughout history.

  8. Smart Mob • Behave intelligently due to available networking links that allow easy spread of information (cell phones, e-mails, online forums). • Political reasons.

  9. Flash Mob • A gathering of people who assemble in a predetermined area, perform an action, and then disperse. • A type of smart mob, because they use technology to network. • Entertainment or satire.

  10. Question to Audience • Do you think that mobs are good or bad?

  11. Mobs are good because... • can be used peacefully. • are an efficient way to make changes in society.

  12. Mobs are bad because... • result in crime. • can be destructive and violent. • show animalistic side of humans. • criminals can use flash mobs as distractions.

  13. Role of Technology on Mobs • Allow for groups to be formed efficiently and effortlessly. • Groups that would be discouraged can be encouraged.

  14. Crowd Psychology • Contagion theory -> crowds cause people to act in a certain way. • No fear of repercussion of actions due to facelessness of crowd. • When a crowd turns into a mob. • Convergence theory -> people that wish to act a certain way come together to form crowds. • Mob mentality/mob hysteria sets in. • Smart mobs & flashmobs.

  15. Basic Rules of Group Behavior • If an individual is in a group they tend to mirror the emotions of the people around them (contagion theory). • Leaders of the group can incite emotions in the group (convergence theory).

  16. Question to Audience • Do you know of any mobs in history?

  17. Examples in History • French Revolution & Boston Tea Party • Abuse of power. • Salem Witch Trials • Mass hysteria. • Lynchings of African-Americans in US • Negative changes.

  18. Examples Today • Dec. 23, 2010 -> Mobs in Haiti lynched 40 people for spreading cholera. • June 3, 2009 -> Mob in Philadelphia beat up a man who was accused of raping a child. • US gov. accusing people of being terrorists is causing a mob mentality in the US against Middle Eastern people.

  19. Reasons Mobs are Formed • There are problems in the society and changes need to be made. • Caused from collective unease in a society usually caused by oppressive forces either through convergence or contagion theory. • Created to try to improve society. • Formed due to oppressive factors like unfair/corrupt governments, lack of work, and lack of food.

  20. Unique Audience • Mr. Wood • Said he liked how I listed pros & cons. • Agreed with my reasons for why mobs are caused.

  21. Flaws • Data could be inaccurate. • Some sources weren’t very reliable. • Could have used more sources. • Needed more details about mobs in history. • Could have included personal stories.

  22. Any Questions?

  23. Bibliography • http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/so%20far%20so%20good_46296 • http://www.matador94.nl/economy/why-another-stock-market-collapse-could-be-imminent • http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/french_revolution.htm • http://www.bostontparty.org/ • http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/salem.htm • http://denverlibrary.org/content/flash-mob • http://pauworkshop.wikispaces.com/Sandra+Alonso+%26+Mar%C3%ADa+Moncada • http://www.bolgernow.com/blog/?p=3634 • http://socialemotions.blogspot.com/2010/04/mans-wandering-eye-affects-womans.html • http://www.ctgadvisor.com/ContactSegmentation.html • https://rogerhollander.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/the-lynch-mob-mentality/ • http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/racist-furore-as-mobs-riot/2005/12/11/1134235948497.html • http://www.sugardoodle.net/sdclipart/?category_name=mobs • http://holykaw.alltop.com/what-are-smart-mobs • http://causeglobal.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html • http://www.amasango.com/assets/ • http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-09/03/the-wired-flash-mob-charity-appeal-for-niger-is-now-on • http://imp.dermot.org.uk/index.php/2010/08/31/why-upgrade-4-things-youre-missing/ • http://www.michikofujii.co.uk/gallery_paperdolls.html

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