Explain How Each Of These Are Necessary In Developing One's Social Capital

The YouTube video that I found depicts the concept of narcissism. Narcissism is a personality trait in which one has grandiose views of oneself, coupled with a tendency to exploit others while seeking admiration from them (Gilbert, Nock, Schacter, & Wegner, 2014, p. 501). The clip that I chose is a scene from the film Beauty and the Beast. This clip is an epitome of this topic as Gaston depicts multiple instances that portrays narcissistic traits. In the beginning of the clip, Gaston showcases a sense of entitlement and is pleased by the attention and admiration he receives by others in the form of positive reinforcement. Later in the scene while proposing to Belle, Gaston elucidates that he deserves the best and that anyone else would be happy

Narcissism is a medical diagnosis in which one is too preoccupied in an alternative world to see the reality around themselves (Campbell). People with a narcissistic personality disorder believe that “they are superior, special, or unique and expect others to recognize them as such” (Narcissistic Personality). They tend to feel like they can only associate with people who are special and superior like themselves (Campbell). Individuals with narcissism believe that their needs are special and should come before the needs of others around them (Narcissistic Personality). There are two main types of narcissistic personalities that are evident within Wuthering Heights⏤compensatory narcissism and elitist narcissist.

The bond of men or brotherhood as one would call it, is one of courage and loyalty. There is nothing quite like the friendships built with those that work together, or presumably spend a lot of time together. There are many reasons as to why this bond, is one that can last a lifetime. The memories and experiences shared are ones incomparable. The tragedy and sorrow that can come is overwhelming. However, the moments of triumph and overcoming obstacles is one best lived with fellow friends. In the short story, "The Open Boat", these four men experience the true perks of brotherhood. Even though the tides have turned for them and their boat, their bond and courage help them get through the murkiest of waters.

“Social capital is the sum of the resources, actual or virtual, that accrue to an individual or a group by virtue of possessing a durable network of more or less institutionalized relationships of mutual acquaintance and recognition.”(Bourdieu 1985a)

Through all of human history, there seems to be a constant fascination among all societies, ourselves. The grand and elegant statues that stood in ancient Greece, the never-ending hallways of detailed portraits that hang in the Louvre in Paris, or the primitive drawings found in crevices that seemed to inhabit the prehistoric people groups, there is an innate sense in all humans that seems to want to document the fact of existence. It is natural to feel the desire to be documented, to have proof of a life and a sense of what it was. Appreciation for oneself is an essential part to a healthy life, but balancing that appreciation is imperative. Too much self love leads to narcissism. “Narcissism is having an inflated view of oneself”(campbell).

Social media narcissism is on the rise. The team behind Psychology Today compiled research to show that millennials could be the most narcissistic generation in history. Social media is one of the exemplifications of the problem. That’s not to say that everyone on social media is a narcissist, but it’s where these people tend to hang out.

The word Narcissism comes from a legend of Ovid’s of Narcissus in Metamorphoses in which a young handsome Greek man falls in love with his reflection while gazing into a pool of water. The handsome young men unable to unite with his loved object, dies heart broken. The myth started with the themes of lack of self-knowledge, a deep yearning of a reflection of one’s self, the fear of being possessed and taken over and turning away from objects.  The young Greek man unable to meet a replica of him was an egoistic person who strongly portrayed traits of someone who has a case of narcissistic personality disorder.  His love for his ego caused him to be delusional in a sense where there was not another person he can come to love and cherish. He portrayed a persona of not being able to compare himself to someone, of being better than anybody. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a psychological mental disorder in when one loves them more than necessary and has egoism and is self-consumed (Mollon, 1993, p.25).

“A Hunger Artist” by Franz Kafka, tells the story of a hunger artist, a man who’s job is to fast in front of crowds of people. In the beginning of the story, the artist loves the crowd and loves interacting with them, but as the story goes on, the people become less and less interested in his amazing feats of fasting. As they become less interested, the artist begins to become more and more destined to be unhappy because he depends on others’ understanding to authenticate his performance. He feels deep contempt for his spectators, but because the nature of the performance he requires spectators. The hunger artist relies on the people he hopes to avoid. So why would Kafka write this whole story only to reveal in the end that he was only fasting

Narcissistic men and women are so self centered and self indulgent that they see friends and lovers as mere extensions of themselves. They are obsessed with flattery and demand to be adored and have attention to themselves at all times.

In Narcissus & Echo, Narcissus is so engrossed in his own reflection that he refuses to eat or drink in fear of having his image slip away. How can self-obsession be seen in our society today, even if it is not to the same the degree as Narcissus’? What negative consequences can this have on individuals, and as society as a

High levels of narcissism are associated with acting in a self-centered manner, acknowledging it, and not appearing to think or care about the impact that this behavior may have on others (Grafeman et al., 2013). Individuals with narcissistic tendencies may at times exhibit exploitative behaviors such as taking advantage of others or demanding special treatment in efforts to enhance their self-views or simply to indulge their own desires (Soyer et al., 2001).

A narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by extreme self-centeredness, an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of compassion for others.

A contributing writer to The Nation, Lakshmi Chaudhry argues in her article “Mirror, Mirror On the Web” about the obsession shared by many with being famous and the desperate desire of being regarded, significant and seen. Moreover, Lenn Goodman a professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University wrote “Supernovas: The Dialectic Of Celebrity In Society” Goodman discusses how being a celebrity is easily achieved by accessing the social media. The term fame completely differs years ago and now. Comparing fame years ago than today, fame lost its definition and sense. In addition, “Media Burn: What’s in a Name?” by Tom Weinberg, an adjunct professor at Columbia College, In his article, Weinberg discusses the celebrities fake their personality in

Do you feel that this generation that is growing up with social media is becoming more narcissistic? If parents limit the use of their child’s social media use, it will decrease the chances of them becoming narcissistic, seeking attention, cyberbullying, and potentially being kidnapped. Although some people say social media can lead to increased self-confidence, it can also lead people, teenagers in particular, to seek attention and become narcissistic; therefore, parents should limit the amount of time their child spends on social media.

The Internet may serve to maintain or intensify existing social ties with close friends and family (called the strong-tie investments). Secondly, the internet can be used to maintain ties with acquaintances or create new ties with virtual acquaintances (called weak-tie investments). That means that computer-mediated communication can be used to strengthen strong ties, but also to expand weak ties (Resnick 2001, Riphagen and Kanfer 1997). It may modify the composition of social capital if the internet is more favourable to either of weak-tie investments or strong-tie investments. By changing the proportion of strong and weak ties in an internet user’s social capital, it may affect their ability to obtain support and emotional aid (that is provided by strong ties) and to access new ideas, scarce resources or job opportunities (that is provided by weak ties) (Granovetter 1973, 1983, 2005; Friedkin