Affirmative Action

First, you need to watch this video: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/us-gov-civil-liberties-and-civil-rights/us-gov-affirmative-action/v/affirmative-action “Are you more on the side of Justice Powell or Sandra Day O’Connor where race is a legitimate factor in admissions especially if it’s in service to diversity which is considered a benefit for an educational community or you more on the side of Justice Thomas and … Read more

The engagement and relationship between Douglas-fir and BC First Nation

Topic: The engagement and relationship between Douglas-fir and BC First Nation (Important to reveal in what ways do First Peoples live in respectful relationship with Douglas-fir and place and, how can you build and sustain indigenous perspectives in your own relationship with plants and place.) Requirements: –    1500 2000 words (include reference), double spaced, 7 … Read more

RE: Discussion – Week 7

Post an explanation of the role of family preservation in child welfare. Then, explain whether research supports the assumption that foster care is harmful for children, as presented by the cornerstone argument for family preservation. Be sure to include whether you agree with this assumption and why you agree or disagree. Subsequently, identify the gaps … Read more

Community Resources for Older Individuals

****research the resources available in your local community( Norfolk,VA) to support the issues and concerns of the older population. Note any gaps in these services and consider what improvements might be made to existing services as well as what services should be added.***** -A description of the services in your local community that support individuals … Read more

Symbolic Interactionism

Discuss and analyze the dynamics associated with the theory of symbolic interactionism.  Attention to the work by Erving Goffman in Farganis (Chapter 10, Introduction, pp. 271-273; and Goffman, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, pp. 281-290), andKivisto and Pittman, Goffmans Dramaturgical Sociology), and lectures from throughout the semester. **PLEASE USE READING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO … Read more

Sexual Identity and Psychological health

Read Issues 6 & 7 Sent in messages Which issue has the larger potential impact on adolescents identity and psychosocial development (particularly with respect to peer relationships and perceptions) A. coming out as a sexual minority or b)navigate a sexual double standardPick a side and defend and articulate your opinion with examples using at least … Read more

APPLIED ACTIVITY

Listen to NPR STORY AND READ ARTICLE I will send both in a message.Then answer these ?s1. What are the advantages for older adults to delay retirement or come back to work out of retirement?2. What are the disadvantages for older adults to delay retirement or come back to work out of retirement?3. Do you … Read more

Sociology

(1) Discuss the potential obstacles or benefits involved in cross-gender friendships.  Consider issues of sexual orientation, marital status, etc.  How do same-gender friendships differ?  (again, consider various social factors, such as gender, sexual orientation, marital status, etc.). (2) You may alternately, or additionally, engage with other ideas, questions, or thoughts relevant to this chapter’s reading … Read more

Sociology

Choose your favorite comedian (you can do a search for comedians and find one that you like or any and identify one social issue or trend that they highlight in one of their performances. Then include the following in your essay.   1. The comedians stance on the topic and general info about that topic … Read more