Discussion post 1) Discuss how sociologists view, analyze and explain the concept of deviance. 2) Without revealing too much personal information, what sanctions have you experienced and for what actions? Were the sanctions effective or not? Do you think there is a problem with the criminal justice system in the United States?
What are your impressions of the Nacirema people? Explain your understanding of the concept “cultural relativism.”
Cultural Relativism What are your impressions of the Nacirema people? Explain your understanding of the concept “cultural relativism.” How do you think sociologists used cultural relativism to study cultures that are not familiar? 200 word minimum
Write an explanation of sociological imagination and how it influences a person’s decisions. Describe symbolic interaction idk and how it is used by sociologists.
Sociology Assignment 1. 100 – 125 word explanation of how sociology, society, and culture are inter related. 2. 75 – 80 word explanation of sociological imagination and how it influences a person’s decisions. 3. 60 word description of symbolic interaction idk and how it is used by sociologists. 4. 60 word description of structural functionalism […]
Explain what sociological causes and explanations have been linked to this problem? What social factors contribute to the existence of the problem?
Crime What sociological causes and explanations have been linked to this problem? Keep in mind the various theoretical perspectives. What social factors (structural, cultural, interactional, political, etc.) contribute to the existence of the problem? What do sociologists or other experts believe may be potential solutions to this problem? Your paper must meet the following requirements: […]
Do you think analyzing things like YouTube clips and commentary videos is a helpful way to analyze popular culture’s impact in the claims-making cycle?
Prompt question: Do you think analyzing things like YouTube clips and commentary (or “reaction”) videos is a helpful way to analyze popular culture’s impact in the claims-making cycle? Why or why not? Be sure to use evidence from the assigned videos and their YouTube comments to support your answer.
Describe who and what Dubois purported and how does Schaefer characterize Debous work?
W.E.B Dubois We now take a look at a third sociologist. In your paper describe who and what Dubois purported. Complete a short autobiographical sketch from the book and other readings, Include his research interest and data collection methods. Cite each references. Then delve into his approach. How does Schaefer characterize Debous work? Is it […]
What big ideas or big technological changes do you see in the years ahead? Is change something we manage well?
Social Change Chapter 20 deals with the issue of social change. Sociologists tell us that social change is created by a) new technologies and or b) new or shifting ideas or beliefs. Maybe it’s both, but we have to understand it is generally one or the other that leads the way. For example – from […]
How did you view social class and how has that changed over time and recently after reading the course materials?
Thoughts of Social Stratification. Sociologists talk a lot about wealth, poverty, social class, upward and downward mobility, social status…we are quite fixated on these topics, they are at the core of our discipline to some extent. Prior to this class, how did you view social class and how has that changed over time and recently […]
How would studying diversity through the lens of Intersectional Theory give you a better understanding than studying diversity without it?
Intersectionality as Related to Diversity Studies Though Sociologists have long studied race, class, gender, and other categories of identity, those who argue for the merits of Intersectional Theory claim that it offers a distinct advantage in understanding the power of such categories. What do you believe is that advantage? Put in terms of this course, […]
Construct a 4-5 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of at least 5 research articles.Choose any articles, as long as they are research reports from peer-reviewed academic journals, and cover a topic related to sex and gender.
For this assignment, you must construct a 4-5 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of at least 5 research articles. You are free to choose any articles, as long as they are (1) research reports from peer-reviewed academic journals, and (2) cover a topic related to sex and gender. Articles can be found using […]