As addressed in the readings, technology has the potential to both solve global social problems and make them worse. For example, technological devices that can interact with the environment have the potential to reduce world hunger by helping to increase food production in developing countries. However, some technological advancementssuch as weapons of war and automated … Read more
650 words minimum 1. Compare and contrast Marx and Weber’s notion of class and class stratification. 2. Thinking about Max Webers three components of social class, answer the following two questions: If you were forced to choose between Webers three components of social class, which component would you choose to have for the rest of … Read more
Assignment 3: Diversity and Ethics Cover LetterDue: Week 9Points: 125 Skill(s) Being Assessed: Problem Solving Criteria for Success: In this assignment, you will: Thoughtfully reflect on past experiences as they relate to consideration of diverse and ethical perspectives. Identify relevant sociological concepts that tie to the situation posed. Apply diverse and ethical perspectives to … Read more
1) Given the distinction between zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, can you think of a current international situation that is a zero-sum conflict? One that is non-zero-sum? 500-700 words 2) 2 paragraph.
two paragraph 2 reference and intext citation Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 3 , 4 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post InstructionsA cellphone company once ran a television ad touting its call reliability, in which a young man is talking to his future … Read more
two pargraph with 2 reference and intext citation Initial Post InstructionsWhen traveling to other countries, it is important to know the male/female roles in each country. Not knowing these roles could cause problems in discussions that impact the quality of their experience, or your ability to care for them properly. If you were helping a … Read more
As stated on olympic.org, there are many reasons why hosting the Olympic Games is attractive to a city or country. The expectations that the event will have a positive impact, both tangible and intangible, on local communities is alive and well. From developing an underserved part of a city and expanding much-needed infrastructure to … Read more
Question E: The United States has declared War on many things over the years including poverty and crime. Is the use of the word war an appropriate term to use when attempting to curb or reduce social problems in a society such as poverty and drug use? Question F: A lot of inmates incarcerated in … Read more
Referencing information from chapter 2, answer the following question: What is the difference between common sense and sociological knowledge? How does sociology refute common sense ideas that are false? the Rubric CriteriaExcellent6 pointsGood4.7 pointsAverage4.1 pointsPoor3.5 pointsZero0 pointsCriterion ScoreContent (Ideas, Organization, Use of Evidence) and Writing (Style, Grammar) 6.0-4.8 Strongly developed response that is a full … Read more
For your Week 3 paper, explore American foodways related to the Thanksgiving holiday, and compare and contrast them to the foodways of one non-industrial society of your choosing. To remind you, foodways are described on page 97 of Chapter 5 in the textbook. What must be in your own familys Thanksgiving meal? What is typical … Read more