Identify and explain conceptual connections between the two readings, evaluate the authors’ claims and state your position on this claim, and finally explain how these claims can help you sociologically imagine your own experience more effectively.

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Each week we you will be responsible for uploading a critical reading reflection based on the readings assigned for that week.  Critical reading reflections require you to carefully identify the author’s thesis and the problem she is addressing for both readings, identify and explain conceptual connections between the two readings, evaluate the authors’ claims and state your position on this claim, and finally explain how these claims can help you sociologically imagine your own experience more effectively.

 

  1. Identify the problem to which the authors are responding. 10pts
  2. Identify the thesis the authors propose. 10pts
  3. identify and explain conceptual connections between the two readings. 10pts
    1. Where do the authors assumptions, arguments, or concerns overlap?
    2. Do the author’s arguments contradict or complement each other?
  4. Evaluate the authors’ claims and state your position on this claim 25pts
    1. Do you agree or disagree with the claims?
    2. Why or why not?
  5. Explain how these claims might help you sociologically imagine your own experience more effectively. 25 pts
    1. How do the authors arguments help you connect your specific personal experiences to larger forces of society? Be specific.

Why are men afraid of getting outside of The Man Box? When Porter says, “my liberation as a man is tied to your liberation as a woman,” what do you think he means by that?

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In class on Friday, we watched a TED Talk by Tony Porter, where he focused on what he calls “The Man Box.” According to Porter, what is The Man Box? What are its core elements? Why are men afraid of getting outside of The Man Box? When Porter says, “my liberation as a man is tied to your liberation as a woman,” what do you think he means by that? As you write up your response, please reference and integrate lecture material and readings by West and Zimmerman attached.

Define a juvenile diversion program. Then research and examine at least one juvenile diversion Program that is located in a state of your choice and outline the offenses that are eligible for the program.

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Define a juvenile diversion program. Then research and examine at least one juvenile diversion Program that is located in a state of your choice and outline the offenses that are eligible for the program. Provide your thoughts on whether you believe the program is successful.
Then, respond to the posts of at least two (2) other peers with comments that continue to drive the discussion.

Research question who is affected more with homelessness women or men veterans?

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Research question who is affected more with homelessness women or men veterans?

Introduction
– Introduce the topic and define the topic. Make sure when you define the problem it is
elaborated enough one sentence definition is not enough
– Use some statistical numbers define the scope of the problem both locally and
nationally
– Comment on how specific vulnerable population are more put at risk

-comment on how understanding of military culture can be helpful for social workers and other human service professionals working with the military population on your chosen topic be helpful

– Clearly state the question that you want to address in this paper and seek answer to by conducting literature review.
Literature Review
– Make sure that every argument is literature based and you cite them adequately. Use
multiple citations.
– Ensure that you stick with your argument also identify debates that you may find in the
literature.
– Make literature on the topic here and make sure you do it in a way that addresses the
research question you have identified. Conclusion
– After conducting thorough systemic literature review what is your conclusion on the research question?
– Do you have any recommendation for social workers and human service professional working with this population with this identified problem?
– Do you have any suggestion for the VA or the DoD(Department of Defense)after what you learnt through literature review.
– Any other important comment that you would like to make on this topic that is on your own you can very well do so.

Choose a European country and a developing country and research their welfare systems/government assistance programs. How do the two systems differ? How does each reflect the culture and society it serves?

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For this week,

 

Choose a European country and a developing country and research their welfare systems/government assistance programs. How do the two systems differ? How does each reflect the culture and society it serves? Compare and contrast the two systems from a sociological perspective.

‘What are the key academic writing styles and why are they important’? (Approx. 350 words)

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Part 1

The first part of the portfolio is in two parts. Part one is a reflective piece on what you have learnt about types of academic writing and why academic writing styles are important for university purposes. This will be 350 words and can be descriptive and written in first person. The aim is to show your understanding of the different types of academic writing and why you think they are important for your study.

  1. ‘What are the key academic writing styles and why are they important’? (Approx. 350 words)
  2. This second part is an introduction to your topic of interest, which you will be investigating over the course of the semester (approx. 150 words). This is background information on your topic of interest and show reasons why this is an important area for investigation. The topic of your liking must be related to Health and Social Care discipline/field and introduce the topic.

NOTE: You must be comfortable with your chosen topic as you will later research fully into this (in the part 2 of the assessment for this module) during when you will be asked to choose three different journal articles on your chosen topic. In relation to the articles, the following will have to be addressed: the type of research (i.e. is it positivistic or anti-positivistic?), introduction of the research, description of the methods used, description of the results and the conclusion (the contribution of research to the topic area).

Why are Weber and Adorno/Horkheimer disenchanted and pessimistic about modernity: the changes brought about in the 20th century by capitalism, science and technology? How does the analysis by Weber differ from the analysis by Adorno/Horkheimer?

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Discuss the following questions:

Question 1:

Why are Weber and Adorno/Horkheimer disenchanted and pessimistic about modernity: the changes brought about in the 20th century by capitalism, science and technology? How does the analysis by Weber differ from the analysis by Adorno/Horkheimer? Would Benjamin agree or disagree with the depiction of the modern world analyzed by Weber and Adorno/Horkheimer?

Would Thorstein Veblen agree or disagree with the depiction of the modern world analyzed by Weber and Adorno/Horkheimer?

Question 2:

The self/identify/personality of individuals is linked to their society. How do Simmel, Du Bois, and the authors of Habits of the Heart (Chapters 7 and 8) analyze this process? Would Freud agree or disagree with the analysis made by Simmel, Du Bois, and the authors of Habits of the Heart?

Analyze ways in which different types of media content reflect and / or influence society’s attitudes and behaviors. Analyze various issues affecting the media business.

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Reflective Journal 2: Benefits and Dangers of Social Media Instructions.

Directions for Reflective Journals

The journals are to reflect your experiences and opinions.

Write a 1-page journal entry in which you:

 

Discuss two or three (2-3) benefits you or others have experienced with social media.

Discuss one or two (1-2) dangers you or others have experienced with social media.

Write with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements.

 

The specific course learning outcome(s) associated with this assignment are:

Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass media and society.

Analyze ways in which different types of media content reflect and / or influence society’s attitudes and behaviors.

Analyze various issues affecting the media business.

Evaluate the effects of new forms of media (e.g., online services) on social interactions.

Discuss how the sociological theory that you have selected helps inform your view of the social issue. Reflect upon a hot button social issue that citizens are struggling with in the United States at present.

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Reflect upon a hot button social issue that citizens are struggling with in the United States at present.

Your task is to create a voice-over PowerPoint Presentation where you describe a current issue in our society (e.g., mass shootings, high-profile sexual harassment in the media, child detainment at our border, the migrant caravan, etc.) and reflect upon it in light of one sociological theory from this course (e.g., symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, functionalism, etc.).

During this reflection, describe the social issue that you have selected and discuss why you find this problem worthy of discussion. Next, discuss how the sociological theory that you have selected helps inform your view of the social issue.

The points of note on the PowerPoint can be brief, but the presentation should be between 3-5 minutes long. You can also insert your video into the presentation, but is optional.

How did class privilege shape the behaviors of people who flocked to the Hamptons after COVID19 started changing New York City? What behaviors did their class privilege make them feel entitled to engage in? What are the consequences for the season worker who live there year round?

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Write a memo on how class Inequality and Privilege shaped the behaviors of wealthy people who flocked to the Hampton’s in the wake of Covid-19.

1. Who are the people who flock to the Hamptons in the summer? What do they own? How much are they worth? Describe their lifestyle.

2. What are the conditions of life like for the seasonal workers? Who are they? Where do they come from? What is life like for them? How are they treated?

3. How did class privilege shape the behaviors of people who flocked to the Hamptons after COVID19 started changing New York City? What behaviors did their class privilege make them feel entitled to engage in? What are the consequences for the season worker who live there year round?