How were the systems of economic exploitation and the social/cultural impacts similar and/or different?

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In Adam Hochschild’s book, King Leopold’s Ghost, we read about colonial extraction in the Congo by Belgium from 1885 until 1960. Over that period, the Belgians were active in a number of industries. How did the character of the resource being exploited and the international industry around it – first ivory, then rubber– affect the character of the colonial enterprise and what Bernstein would call the “labor regime” in the Congo? How were the systems of economic exploitation and the social/cultural impacts similar and/or different? For this reading response, you do not have to compare 2 authors, only refer to and cite at least 2 different assignfkted chapters in the book.

Do you think globalization (i.e. greater world-wide inter-connectedness) makes the coronavirus crisis worse, or are there elements of globalization that might make the fight against the pandemic more solvable?

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The original theory of a “risk society” was developed by Ulrich Beck in 1986 (and elaborated in our reading of Beck from 2011). More recently, especially with the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic, some have argued we are now living in a “world risk society” and the processes of globalization have played a major role. In an essay drawing from readings (Beck, Tuncer, McKee) and/or (Rodrik, Pleyers), please address the following questions:
To what degree would you say we are living in a world risk society?
Do you think globalization (i.e. greater world-wide inter-connectedness) makes the coronavirus crisis worse, or are there elements of globalization that might make the fight against the pandemic more solvable?
If the Coronavirus pandemic may provide new opportunities for alternative futures or new kinds of politics, which kinds of actions do you think would be the most effective? You may respond in terms of “effectiveness” relating directly to the global pandemic, or “effectiveness” in terms of bringing about a more just, faifktr, sustainable, and equitable world.

Make an argument for which 2 of these factors (economic exploitation, political control, ideological justification) interacted most potently or powerfully to supported King Leopold II’s domination over the territories and people of the Congo.

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Make an argument for which 2 of these factors (economic exploitation, political control, ideological justification) interacted most potently or powerfully to supported King Leopold II’s domination over the territories and people of the Congo.

Discuss the implications and ethics of the application of particular tools on particular themes and potential problems of your (imagined) project.

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Discuss how a specific scenario/theme/topic of an *imagined* project can be researched with a particular set of methods you have selected – and also, if possible, address how this particular research problem and accompanying research questions, or a key concept or theory, could inform the inquiry and support the chosen approach and questions.

IMPORTANT: THE IMAGINED PROJECT MUST FALL UNDER THE THEME OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (E.G. A FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC ISSUE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH OR IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD).

2. Refer to academic methodology literature in the assignment based on a mini-literature review and make use of a few texts in addition to e.g. relevant encyclopedia entries and classic readings. Make use of at least one text (journal article, book chapter, or monograph) that goes beyond standard textbooks in research methodology.

3. Discuss the implications and ethics of the application of particular tools on particular themes and potential problems of your (imagined) project.

4. Engage with on which grounds you have chosen the selection of methods, for the particular scenario or project idea, as well as discuss alternative research method(s) you could have chosen and on what grounds you decided against it/them.

Explore the theories of identity that emphasize how important diversity is, and the efficacy of diversity policies discussed in Sociological research.

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teamed up debate with Dr. Williams on the importance of diversity-based policies, with scholarly arguments. In the response, be sure to explore the theories of identity that emphasize how important diversity is, and the efficacy of diversity policies discussed in Sociological research.
1. at least 900 words not including the citation page
2. Must use at minimum 3 scholarly PEER-REVIEWED journals, articles, books, etc.
3. Must cite all sources consistently and clearly using APA format.
4. Must include a reference page, as stated not part of the word count.
5. Response should include a considerable reflection on sociology terms pertinent to the key concepts of this paper.

Lifktnk to Dr. Williams’s argument:
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/05/13/can-diversity-survive-without-affirmative-action/we-need-race-based-affirmative-action

Did donald trump influence hate crimes in the United States of America between 2016 to 2020

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Hate crimes were at a all time high during donald trumps presidency, Did donald trump influence hate crimes in the United States of America between 2016 to 2020

Compare and contrast their journey (e.g. indigenous, immigrant, migrant, refugee) with the experience of at least one other person through a 5-6-page written paper

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Purpose: Each student is expected to demonstrate their knowledge of a theory, model, or perspective of human behavior as it relates to engaging diversity and difference in social work practice at the generalist level (EPAS 2). Citation of the required text and other relevant sources is mandatory.

The paper: Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast their journey (e.g. indigenous, immigrant, migrant, refugee) with the experience of at least one other person through a 5-6-page written paper. Citation of peer-reviewed material regarding indigenous populations, immigrants, migrants, and/or refugees is expected to provide context for the student’s journey.

Each student is expected to demonstrate how their knowledge of their selected theory/model/perspective intersects with social work values (i.e. presenting themselves as learners as a means to engage clients/constituents as experts of their own experience). Citation of materials from social work organizations (e.g. NASW, CSWE, IFSW) is expected to sketch out the value provided and at least one other social work value.

In class: Students will be paired with another student to share aspects of their experience related to how they arrived in the San Juaquin Valley. Some students may not know the story of how they arrived in the Central Valley and they will be expected to share what circumstances gave rise to this lack of knowledge and what (if anything) they could do to learn this information. This sharing will be the beginning point by which to compare and contrast their experiences. Each student will write their own paper, but they will reference the experience of another person (i.e. their partner).

After the paper has been submitted each student will give a brief 4-5 minute summary of what they learned from writing this paper and how they think it will influence how they practice social work.

Theory Selection: Throughout the semester a variety of theories, models, and perspectives will be presented (i.e. systems, life-span, life course, historical trauma, behavioral, cognitive, mindfulness, empowerment, strengths, cognitive development, moral development). Each student will select a theory, model, or perspective of human behavior as the foundation of their paper. Examples of how to do this will be presented by the instructor during class. The important aspect of this selection is that each student demonstrates the ability to make connections between the theory and how it applies to their experience and the experience of another person.

 

 

 

 

Discuss how a pessimistic approach appears in both Weber and Simmel’s work, and how they address their pessimistic accounts of the interaction between individuals and modern capitalist society.

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M. Weber and G. Simmel share a relatively pessimistic vision of contemporary capitalist society. Discuss how a pessimistic approach appears in both Weber and Simmel’s work, and how they address their pessimistic accounts of the interaction between individuals and modern capitalist society. Provide specific examples from lectures.

(Please use examples from notes linked below, no outside sources please)

What is gender role fluidity and how can this be experienced or expressed?

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Sociologists argue that gender identities are not innate or fixed, they are socially constructed and fluid. This is an argument that many in the LGBTQ community and those who identify as transgender would support. Others social commentators who are more critical of progressive gender politics would dispute this. You are asked to read through the attached article about changing gender identities and use the material as well as your knowledge and understanding of gender fluidity to answer the three questions that follow:

a) What is gender role fluidity and how can this be experienced or expressed? (250 words)
b) Does the notion of gender fluidity challenge or support sociological explanations of femininity and masculinity? (500 words)
c) How can gender role fluidity affect a person’s identity and social status? (250 words)