Instructions: Following the guidelines for discussion boards in the syllabus and materials provided in the “all about discussion boards.” Check this link for complete instructions: (Discussion Board Grading and rubric) Fully address one “textbook” question and one “other materials” question for each topic. That’s six (6) question sets in all. Number each response. Use bold … Read more
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2: Option 1: Can you describe a time when you felt that your race, ethnicity, and/or gender was giving you an advantage? Can you describe a time when you felt that … Read more
Using the article attached answer each question separately. 1. What were your thoughts about Lise’s descriptions of Policy Sociology? How do you think Lise’s arguments provide additional information to the Banton (2016) and Shahidullah (1998) articles? 2.Neither of the recommendations Lize made while working for OPPAGA were accepted by the legislatures and acted upon. However, … Read more
In the article noted in this activity, the authors point out that most introductory sociology textbooks identify the main socialization agents as family, peers, schools, media, work, and religion. “…[W]hat is far less often acknowledged is the contribution that children’s toys and games play in representing and reinforcing dominant conceptions of ‘appropriate’ social identities found … Read more
In the article noted in this activity, the authors point out that most introductory sociology textbooks identify the main socialization agents as family, peers, schools, media, work, and religion. “…[W]hat is far less often acknowledged is the contribution that children’s toys and games play in representing and reinforcing dominant conceptions of ‘appropriate’ social identities found … Read more
What are the potential benefits of integrating evaluation training into sociology programs? Should sociology departments collaborate with evaluation practitioners or organizations to provide more practical experiences for students? Why or why not? Are there any potential challenges or limitations in incorporating evaluation training into sociology departments? How can these be addressed? How does the content … Read more
answer the questions below using the article attached What types of reactions or thoughts did the content stimulate? What ideas, arguments, perspectives, experiences, etc. struck you as interesting, problematic, and/or worthy of further, deeper consideration? Were there any holes or gaps in the content that were left unaddressed? How does the content provided relate to … Read more
The films Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In delve into numerous themes relating to concepts discussed in your textbook and presented in supplemental videos. Both films include discussions concerning media representation, the social construction of masculinity and femininity, gender inequity, sexism, violence, rape, self-image, eating disorders, race, body image, media centralization, labeling, deviance, … Read more
After watching Killing Us Softly 4, choose an ad from the media and apply some of the concepts, themes and theories from the lecture to the advertisement that you chose. https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/killing-us-softly-advertisings-image-women NOTE: 2 paragraphs long, 6-9 sentences each.
Now that you have learned about sociological theory and research practices, it’s your turn to think like a sociologist. Pretend you are a social researcher and that you want to answer a question about social life using sociological tools. Complete the following exercise: Ask a question about society that you think a sociologist could … Read more