QUESTION 1: The Sociological Imagination Mills defined sociological imagination as the manner in which individuals comprehend their own lives and the lives of others in connection to history and the structure of society. It is the ability to view the private struggles of a person within the perspective of the larger social processes … Read more
discuss the views of the commentators regarding these verses. Then offer your own reflections on these verses such as what you found interesting, how this topic relates to our own society,
Read Balswick, Fifth Edition, Part 4 (Gender and Sexuality, chapters 11-12). Then answer the following questions. Follow the same format and instructions as on Assignment 1. Note that some answers must be longer than others. 1. What factors have contributed to the modern shift in gender roles? Page 202-203 2. Discuss the evolutionary … Read more
Four options this time. Please answer one of the following four questions: 1) First, explain the basics of Sunni and Shia Islam. What are we talking about here? What do the words mean? How did this split occur? What has been the impact? Then tell me, in the words of Ali’s article, “What Makes America … Read more
Take two of the six religions that we have studied so far (Indigenous North American religions, Indigenous African religions, Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism) and compare and contrast their world outlooks, historical development, and their way of life. How are they similar? How are they different?
1. What do the authors say has changed in western mate selection? Pages 49-50 2. Summarize traditional mate selection, including the concepts of “bride price” and “dowry” in many older cultures. Pages 50-51 3. What were the beginnings of romantic love in western society? Page 52 4. Explain the connection of three Greek words … Read more
I would like for you to look at your past and your family members and think about which half of your family is closest to their ethnic roots (MY MOTHER’S SIDE). Once decided you can start down the road of discovery. Research the reasoning and ideas that are part of that ethnic or racial or … Read more
You have three options for this assignment. Please answer one of the following three questions: 1) Prothero concludes his Judaism chapter with a section titled, “Contemporary Controversy: Women in Judaism.” Related sources are the Moodle articles by Shimron (“US Jewish Movements ‘Outraged’ by Israeli PM’s Decision to Quash Western Wall Deal”) and Shimron and … Read more
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more.” – Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz According to Prothero, the “problem” of human life within Judaism is “exile,” and the solution therefore is to return home. Please creatively imagine and explain some ways that process might appear in persons’ lives. Have you ever … Read more
You have three options for this homework assignment. Please answer one of the three questions below. 1) Please explain the title thesis of Wilensky-Lanford’s, “Gen Z’s Religious Affiliation Stats Are Confusing – But Only When Viewed from a Christian-Centric Perspective.” What does that mean? Include and interpret a direct quote from the article that … Read more