For this reflection, discuss how the narratives in Braiding Sweetgrass compare to, illustrate, diverge from the principles in one or more of the academic environmental justice readings we looked at in this class. Grading Rubric Critical analysis (4pts) These reflections are an opportunity to make meaning of the concept of environmental justice within your own … Read more
Applying material from item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological contributions to our understanding of crime prevention and control.Item B: Societies attempt to prevent and control crime in various ways. These may range from simple prevention strategies to tough punishments aimed at deterring would-be offenders. They may also include policies to tackle the underlying cause … Read more
Sociological Journal the Sociological Journal offers students the opportunity to write about connections between their own lives (including our larger social world) and sociological concepts interrogated in class. Students will write a total of THREE responses to the prompts below. Please address the entire prompt and make sure … Read more
Select ONE of the major social institutions covered (Family, Education, Religion, Politics/Law, Economy, or Health). Discuss any TWO theoretical perspectives (Symbolic Interactionism, Rational Choice, Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, or Feminism) and what they would examine in regards to that institution. Provide a detailed paragraph or two with your answer.
This is discussion question: Investigate and create a list of both informal and formal deviance (things that were/are against the law as well as those against social norms). Identify at a solution/technique/action that was used both historically and used in modern times, to control/react to the deviant behavior you listed. Discuss what the differences are … Read more
750 words, at least 2 resources cited Describe the functions of humor that Sanford and Eder observed in their research on how adolescents use humor. Then consider: Does humor serve the same sorts of functions in gatherings of older people? For example, if you and your friends were sharing a meal, in what ways would … Read more
Complete the following (750 words APA formatted formal paper): You are required to have 2 additional scholarly resources to prove your thoughts and ideas. -Describe “girl watching” and the attitudes of the men to practice it? How does this qualify as sexual harassment? -Describe boy watching and the attitudes of the women who practice it? … Read more
OverviewThis project will involve applying the three sociological theories (conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism) to a film or TV show of your choice. DirectionsFor this project, you must write a 2-3 page double-spaced analysis of a video. You need to: Pick a film or TV Show Provide a short summary of your film/TV … Read more
Explain why there is no such thing as a right or wrong social policy viewpoint. Provide examples from the issue you researched in the first discussion of this unit to illustrate your claims and support them with course references. Include how different groups define the same problem; accomplish this by showing how the problem would … Read more
Choose a social problem affecting an oppressed population you are interested in learning about. Research the history of how that issue became a social problem and report your findings. Use this unit’s readings to ensure your understanding of defining a social problem. For this discussion, answer the following questions: What factors led to the definition … Read more