DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES: Women & Hip Hop At the conclusion of the semester students will be able to 1. Develop interdisciplinary research skills and familiarity with feminist theories and modes of inquiry. 2. Describe women’s historical and contemporary contributions to culture and society. 3. Demonstrate oral communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. […]
What are the distinctions in sociology between the terms sex and gender? What importance does the differentiation between the terms have in modern society?
Journal Reflection Assignment Prompt: What are the distinctions in sociology between the terms sex and gender? What importance does the differentiation between the terms have in modern society? Also discuss gender stratification and provide examples of gender stratification from the U.S. or other societies. Find a recent news piece (within the last year) related to […]
Research an issue that “your culture, race, gender or social group face”. Write a research paper regarding about,issues that women face, such as sexism and inequality.
Women’s Issues Research Proposal Research an issue that “your culture, race, gender or social group face”. Write a research paper regarding about,issues that women face, such as sexism and inequality.
Interview a person who meets one of the following criteria below. Then prepare a career development plan for that person, taking into account issues, trends, new technologies, and applications specific to their work or intended work context, and evaluate the effectiveness of your plan.
Career Development Counseling Interview a person who meets one of the following criteria: (a) a high school student considering the transition to college or employment, (b) an adult who lost his/her job, or (c) an adult considering a career change. You will chronicle the individual’s career development pathway to this point in her/his life. Prepare […]
Write a detailed essay about sexism and racism, explain why does it exist, how do people do it, and how to stop it.
Racism and Sexism Write a detailed essay about sexism and racism, explain why does it exist, how do people do it, and how to stop it.
Watch the TED talk below. Then explain what are the 2 things that policing in contemporary American society is missing?
What is Missing From Policing Watch the following TED talk: After Ferguson: What policing in America is Missing What are the 2 things that policing in contemporary American society is missing? In your answer, discuss (at length) how these two things affect contemporary police-community relations. (2-3 paragraphs at least) Brainstorm 2-3 other ways (or things […]
What is misinformation in our age of technology, or how is misinformation spread to perpetuate racism, sexism, homophobia?
Misinformation Explain how propaganda, the power of conspiracy theories, social media and the spread of misinformation, secret societies, the struggle to determine what is “truth” and what is misinformation in our age of technology, or how is misinformation spread to perpetuate racism, sexism, homophobia.
Using your sociological imagination, write an essay explaining the plot of the film using the functionalist perspective using the concepts of instrumentality, expressiveness, and sexism.
Sociological Imagination Q. Using your sociological imagination, write an essay explaining the plot of the film using the functionalist perspective using the concepts of instrumentality, expressiveness, and sexism. In your answer, you must incorporate the ending of the film as why Thelma and Louise choose to jump off the cliff and commit suicide while applying […]
Compare and contrast the political philosophies, strategies, and contributions of the interviewees. Which of their points are still relevant today and why?
Discussion Forum #4 – Dr. Dorothy Height and Dr. Angela Davis In this Discussion Forum you will compare and contrast the political philosophies, strategies, and contributions of the interviewees. In your response to the following questions write at least one paragraph response for each question (no less than four complete sentences each) addressing the following […]
Write an annotated bibliography essay on trifles by Susan Glaspell where the theme is sexism.
Effects of Sexism Write an annotated bibliography essay on trifles by Susan Glaspell where the theme is sexism