Briefly discuss the development of sociology as an academic discipline as described in the ASE text. Briefly describe the main contributions of the sociologists’ Jane Addams and W.E.B. Dubois as discussed in the ASE text.

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Briefly discuss the development of sociology as an academic discipline as described in the ASE text. Briefly describe the main contributions of the sociologists’ Jane Addams and W.E.B. Dubois as discussed in the ASE text. Compare and contrast the three sociological traditions (paradigms) and identify a social theorist associated with each. Briefly discuss why the Tuskegee experiment represents unethical research design. Identify and briefly discuss the five common sociological methods described in the ASE text.

Briefly discuss the significance of culture and identify some of the elements of culture discussed in the ASE text. Briefly discuss the relationship between culture, socialization, and social interaction as described and in-class discussions. Briefly discuss the ideas of George H. Meade and the development of the social self. Briefly explain the concept of social interaction. Briefly discuss the differences between roles and statuses as described in the ASE text.

Briefly discuss the difference between social deviance and crime. Briefly discuss the approach to crime taken by functionalist sociologist Emile Durkheim. Briefly discuss the relationship between social stigma and deviance. Briefly discuss the concept of stratification and describe how it can be related to social inequality in society. Briefly discuss the connection between stratification and the differential impact of COVID-19 in communities across the US. Discuss the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.  Extra Credit (4 points)

Briefly discuss the idea of social structure (and the various elements that comprise it) and its relationship to the individual and society as discussed in the ASE text.

 

Explain how biochemical conditions and brain activity could be linked to crime from a theoretical perspective.

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Explain the strengths and weaknesses

Explain how biochemical conditions and brain activity could be linked to crime from a theoretical perspective.

Three peer-reviewed references, not including the textbook, are required for each writing assignment. References and sources should be listed in MLA or APA format. Acceptable sources could include textbooks, scholarly journals, and interviews of individuals currently employed or retired from the criminal justice system.

 

Do you agree or disagree with the social stratification system in the United States and do you think it works for Americans? Explain your answer why or why not and how you think it works or does not work.

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Written Assignment Chapter 4

Read:  pgs. 108-110 in text – “Account: Being Poor in Appalachia”

Answer the following questions:

  1. Tell me which of the Perspectives on Stigma and Poverty pg. 88 – 92, best match the scenario in this reading; use examples from the reading when describing this perspective and explain your answer.
  2. Do you agree or disagree with the social stratification system in the United States and do you think it works for Americans?  Explain your answer why or why not and how you think it works or does not work.

 

Provide a comprehensive review of Nancy Fraser’s article, entitled “From Redistribution to Recognition? Dilemmas of Justice in a ‘Post-Socialist Age’ ” with a focus on how its central points relate to the state of ethno-racial relations in Canadian society.

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A Critical Review of Nancy Fraser Article

You will each provide a comprehensive review of Nancy Fraser’s article, entitled “From Redistribution to Recognition? Dilemmas of Justice in a ‘Post-Socialist Age’ ” with a focus on how its central points relate to the state of ethno-racial relations in Canadian society.

Your review and critique should be 4-5 pages long (not including title page), double-spaced, typed in 12pt font Times New Roman.

Your assignment will be evaluated according to your ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Fraser’s argument, especially her positions on the state of cultural and material injustices in contemporary Western societies and possible resolutions; the clarity, logic, and structure of your writing; and the supporting evidence you provide to back-up your claims.

 

Why are there different sociological theories? How can social phenomena have more than one explanation? Be sure to base your answer in the readings in The Practical Skeptic Core Concepts in Sociology By Lisa McIntyre.

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Sociological theories

Why are there different sociological theories? How can social phenomena have more than one explanation? Be sure to base your answer in the readings in The Practical Skeptic Core Concepts in Sociology By Lisa McIntyre.

Why do people marry? Using sociological analysis, address the micro-level and macro-level factors that may impact the decision to marry. Why has cohabitation increased?

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Week 5 Marriage and Family Life

Why do people marry? Earlier in the course we addressed romantic love and dating. Using sociological analysis, address the micro-level and macro-level factors that may impact the decision to marry. Also consider why many Americans are choosing not to marry or are postponing marriage. Why has cohabitation increased? In your discussion, address social factors that may impact these statistics (such as race, sex ratio, etc.) as well as address the perception of marriage in contemporary society. Include an example (image, commercial, etc.) of how marriage is portrayed in the media.

Why have hospice ideals and organizations become popular in the U.S. and globally? What are some of the challenges in bringing effective end-of-life care to those in need in the U.S. and in other countries?

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Week 4 Current Trends in Care 4 Dying Hospice and Palliative Care

Why have hospice ideals and organizations become popular in the U.S. and globally? What are some of the challenges in bringing effective end-of-life care to those in need in the U.S. and in other countries?

How have funeral services and rituals changed over time and why? What are some of the major criticisms of the American funeral? Do you agree or disagree with the criticisms and why?

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SOCI424- Week 5

How have funeral services and rituals changed over time and why? What are some of the major criticisms of the American funeral? Do you agree or disagree with the criticisms and why?

Begin by formulating a question about diversity in a community group that you have access to. Use the steps of the scientific method to prepare a research plan, including a bibliography for a literature review.

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Develop research plan

SCENARIO: Imagine that you work for a nonprofit organization that is focused on increasing diversity in community groups in your area. Your supervisor asks you to develop a sociological study concerning topics of diversity and collaboration in a specific community group of your choice. Eventually you will prepare to share your research with colleagues.

ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will begin by formulating a question about diversity in a community group that you have access to. Then you will use the steps of the scientific method to prepare a research plan, including a bibliography for a literature review. As you learned, sociologists follow the scientific method so that their results are both scientifically valid and useful to the greater sociological community. A literature review allows researchers to learn from completed studies and to build upon their conclusions.

 

What makes the American Sociological Review unique among the journals on this page? If you could create a new topical journal for ASA to launch next, what would the title be and what are the issues it will examine?

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American Sociological Review

 Prompt 1:

This link takes you to the list of journals published by the American Sociological Association (ASA):

https://www.asanet.org/publications/journals

1) What makes the American Sociological Review unique among the journals on this page?

2) Pick one journal of interest. Search online to find that journal’s: a) impact factor, b) the link to its website (the journal homesite or the publisher site for that journal are both acceptable), c) the title of the first article in the current issue.

3) If you could create a new topical journal for ASA to launch next, what would the title be and what are the issues it will examine?

Prompt 2:

Use Daphne’s story to illustrate primary, secondary, and tertiary deviance respectively.