1. Outline the core principles of THREE of the main approaches in sociological theory: Conflict Sociology; Structural Functionalism (including in its social integrationist version); and Symbolic Interactionism. (Notice: NOT Rational Choice Theory.) Who contributed to each approach? How are these three approaches similar and how are they different? Then, consider ONE of these two sets … Read more
The reading for this week looks at how the study of gender connects to real change. You have read about the field of Gender Studies, of which the Sociology of Gender is a part, and about social movements and activism in the service of gender equality. As a response to this post, and making direct … Read more
This assignment will help you to explain the concept of terrorism, the formation of terrorist organization, their ideological drive, and to explain the challenges terrorists present to law enforcement. Because of September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks, some people mistakenly assume that “terrorism” is an attack directed at Americans by some foreign groups. This is partially … Read more
This will enable you to understanding the extent to which social media companies have permeated into the lives of citizens, and the commodification of personal data of users of social media platforms. American pride themselves of their privacy and freedom. But to anyone who is conscious of the advancements in technology, these claims of privacy … Read more
In what ways has the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated existing American socioeconomic, racial or gender inequality? Are theses chaneges likely to be temporary or not? Did the COVID crisis raise awareness of existing inequality? Do you think it will change how Americans view and/or address inequality? Choose only one of these three types of inequality to … Read more
In studying Social Problems, sociologists (and historians) identify “the defining moment” or a specific trigger event that brought about the need for social change (or the need to resist the status quo). Give a brief history/background story of the social issue, and why and/or how it became a Social Problem. Provide supporting evidence. What was … Read more
Write a 2 (two) examining 3 (three) majors ways Amazon has revolutionized commerce, impacted the American worker and consumer. What theory (and related concepts) best helps explain the impact of Amazon?
Provide evidence to support the claim that health is not simply a matter of biological and medical facts but also reflects the operation of the American society. Find a peer review article from an academic journal that relates to the topic. Summarize and explain its relevance to the your analysis. Cite and reference your sources.
A process recording is a written tool field education experience students, field instructors, and faculty use to examine the dynamics of social work interactions in time. Process recordings can help in developing and refining interviewing and intervention skills. By conceptualizing and organizing ongoing activities with social work clients, you are able to clarify the purpose … Read more
Final Evaluation and Self-Assessment Throughout the past nine weeks, you have had the ability to apply social work practice skills in a real-world setting. At the end of your placement, your supervisor completed a final evaluation of your practice skills. Having had the chance to review your final evaluation, you will now synthesize the results … Read more