Identify which social movement the song is associated with and include another song or songs that have motivated social movements or helped to create social change. Explain at least one of these songs and the problem(s) that it addressed.

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The Strange Fruit

Analyze ‘Strange Fruit’ by Billie Holiday by establishing connections between the song’s lyrics and relevant sociological concepts/terms (bolded terms in the textbook) or theories. Be sure to use at least one Sociological theory (functionalist, conflict, and interactionist) in your analysis.
To earn full credit your post should follow the format below:
Introduction (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)
Discuss how the lyrics to ‘Strange Fruit’ conveys the depths of racism include sociological concepts as you examine the lyrics. Research why this song was banned from the radio. Share your thoughts on the impact the song would have had if allowed on the radio during this time in society. (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)
Reveal how the song promoted social awareness and social change. Include other forms of popular culture have that have also spurred social movements (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)
Identify which social movement the song is associated with and include another song or songs that have motivated social movements or helped to create social change. Explain at least one of these songs and the problem(s) that it addressed. Be creative, the song can be old or new, about problems such as wars, women rights, gun control, religious expression, race, social inequality, etc. (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)
Conclusion (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)
Be sure to include in-text citations from at least two scholarly sources to support your statements.

What were some examples that you saw? Describe what this activity was like for you? How did the participants choose which identities to share? Did anyone in the group surprise you? Why? How did it feel to be able to stand up and challenge stereotypes?

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I am but I’m not

The activity engages participants in a process of identifying what they consider to be the most salient dimensions of their own identity. It is also a helpful introduction to stereotypes and ways in which people identify salient stereotypes in their lives.

Introduction
Common stereotypes can be very hurtful and difficult for individuals to celebrate their own identities. In this activity we will claim some of our own identities and dispel stereotypes we may believe exist about the group.

How to Play

1. As 5 participants to fold their paper in half and re-open it to create 2 columns. On one side, the heading will be “I am.” On the other side, the heading will be “I am not.” Instruct participants to write the word “but” in the middle of the two columns.

2. Students will be asked to write at least five “I am, but, I am not” statements on their paper. Demonstrate one example to the group, such as, “I am Asian, but I am not good at math.” Participants should use this opportunity to introduce their identity and dispel any stereotypes about them.

3. Make sure there are no questions, and allow time for everyone to write at least five statements.

4. Allow participants to share their own after emphasizing listening skills and respect.

You will write about the following:

1. What were some examples that you saw?

2. Describe what this activity was like for you?

3. How did the participants choose which identities to share?

4. Did anyone in the group surprise you? Why?

5. How did it feel (for you and for the participants) to be able to stand up and challenge stereotypes?

6. (if there was any laughter during the exercise) What was that about? Why were people laughing?

7. Where did we learn these stereotypes?

8. How can we reduce them? What role do we play in doing so?

Things to Consider

Addressing stereotypes is always a trigger. The debrief is very important. People may articulate stereotypes in their “but I am not” that might trigger other participants. A helpful way to debrief is to ask the group (or individual) “Where did you learn that stereotype? What was your first message about that stereotype? How is it reinforced for you?” It might also be helpful to ask other participants if they had heard that stereotype before and what their first messages about it were, too. The key to this activity is the process of examining one’s own identity and the stereotypes associated with that identity, then having one’s own stereotypes challenged through others’ stories and stereotype challenges. It is crucial, especially for the final part of the activity when participants are sharing their stereotypes, to allow for silences. People will be hesitant to share initially, but once the ball starts rolling, the activity carries a lot of energy. Allow time at the end for participants to talk more about whatever stereotype they shared.

 

Choose a social problem or phenomenon and narrow your title in a period of time and a society. Then, center your title.

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Social problem /phenomenon

Choose a social problem or phenomenon and narrow your title in a period of time and a society. Then, center your title.

Outline and evaluate the two perspectives preferably Marxism structural theory and functionalism structural theory.

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Give an outline and evaluation of the importance of two sociological theories in today’ society

Outline and evaluate the two perspectives preferably Marxism structural theory and functionalism structural theory.

Outline and evaluate key studies for each perspective.

Is the family considered a formal organization or a social institution? What is the definition of kinship? What is the term given to the family you’ve grown up in? How is the ‘nuclear’ family defined? College educated Americans are more likely to marry those of similar education. Yes or no?

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Ch 12 ~ Families and Relationships: Theories & Stages Start Assignment

2.) Is the family considered a formal organization or a social institution?

3.) What is the definition of kinship?

4.) What is the term given to the family you’ve grown up in?

5.) How is the ‘nuclear’ family defined?

6. ) College educated Americans are more likely to marry those of similar education. Yes or no?

7.) What is the difference between monogamy and polygamy?

8.) What are stereotypes that are often given to a mother and father?

9.) What is the first stage of family life?

10.) What is ‘propinquity’?

11.) How percent of marriages ended in divorce for couples married during the 1970s and 1980s?

12.) Divorce rates are higher for which population?

13.) What percent of children are born outside of marriage to college education women?

14.) For a child born in 2015, what will a middle class family likely spend on that child?

15.) What does it mean when the term ’empty nest’ is used?

16.) Has the U.S. divorce rate increased or declined since the 1990s?

17.) What is mean by the ‘sandwich generation’?

18.) What is a ‘blended’ family?

From chapter 12 in your textbook, answer the following questions and include the question with your answer:

19.) List the stages of abuse (cycle of violence) and state what typically occurs during each stage.

20.) Approximately what percent of older adults have been subjected to elder abuse?

21.) List six forms of elder abuse.

22.) Who does the ‘baby-boom’ generation refer to?

23.) Which theoretical approach views marriage as constructed through rituals and everyday interactions?

24.) Do contemporary sociologists define “family” the same as the U.S. census bureau?

25.) Describe a typical mealtime in your home.

Summarize the article and show its strengths and weaknesses. How does this article work within your experience, and discipline?

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Breaking through the binary

Summarize the article and show its strengths and weaknesses. How does this article work within your experience, and discipline?

What is the author’s main research findings? Did you find it to be interesting/timely/accurate/etc.? What are the strengths of this study, and are there any weaknesses? How relevant is this research to the study of the topic?

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Annotated bibliography summary of at least 5 research articles.

For this assignment, you must construct a 4-5 page annotated bibliography that provides a summary of at least 5 research articles. You are free to choose any articles, as long as they are (1) research reports from peer-reviewed academic journals, and (2) cover a topic related to sex and gender. Articles can be found using a search engine available through the university library, such as Ebsco or ProQuest.

Each review should begin with the full citation of the article, and should follow ASA formatting guidelines (we will discuss this in class). Below the citation should be a brief (approximately 150 words long) summary of the article. The summary should be both descriptive and evaluative in nature, meaning that you are telling the reader what is there as well as making a judgment about its quality. What is the author’s main research findings? Did you find it to be interesting/timely/accurate/etc.? What are the strengths of this study, and are there any weaknesses? How relevant is this research to the study of the topic? We will go over some examples of annotated bibliography entries in class.

Briefly describe the social problem within the United States that you have chosen to analyze and provide your personal reasons for choosing this particular topic.

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Social Problem Paper

 

Section One: (10 points)

Briefly describe the social problem within the United States that you have chosen to analyze and provide your personal reasons for choosing this particular topic. Be specific about what interested you about the topic and any background you may have with the subject. Why do you want to know more about the topic? This section should NOT be more than a 1/2 page.

Section Two: (70 points)

The first paragraph of section two needs to include a statement of your social problem, documentation of the significance of your social problem, and a preview of which sociological factor you intend to examine.

You are to identify no more than 2 social factors to analyze in your paper. You will be examining the problem and analyzing a factor(s) that contribute to the problem in a sociological manner. You will not be examining the outcomes/consequences of the problem. The focus of the paper is to be on how society contributes to the problem. You should not be presenting questions; you should be providing explanations. You need to clearly identify the sociological factor and use class terminology in your paper. You are not to be using the theoretical perspectives in this paper. You are not to be using any first person references in this section. You should be paraphrasing and not quoting. Make sure that you properly cite all sources of your information.

You will need to use at least 1 peer-reviewed resource and 1 other resource (other than those provided in class) to substantiate your paper. Your sources may not date prior to 2011 and all sources must have an author and/or be from a credible organization. You will complete a reference section at the end of your paper.

Section Three: (10 points)

Briefly summarize the main points of the paper. Provide any thoughts you have about solutions to the problem. Discuss your personal reaction to writing this paper. What did you learn about research, statistics, society, etc? How can you use what you learned in a practical way? This section should NOT be more than 1/2 a page. Execution: (10 points)

 

What is the Answer to Your Research Question, What are the Limitations to this Study, What did You Learn about Your Topic, and about Research Methods.

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Principles of Sociology

Instructions

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #2 RESEARCH LIKE A SOCIOLOGIST CONTINUED
2r’irt. Value: 20%

Step #8: Write Your Report. Your report must be: 6-8 pages, double spaced, 12pt font, Times New Roman, 2″ margins, APA format, and should include a title page and a reference page. You must use a minimum of 3 academic references outside of course material. You can follow this guideline for your written report: • Page #1: Title Page [1 mark] • Page #2: Abstract and Introduction to Topic [2 marks] • Page #3: Method (Description of Methods Used (i.e., Survey and Interview, Information about your Participants (e.g., demographics such as sex, age, city of residence, education, employment, race/ethnicity, etc.) [2 marks] • Page #4: Results (Summarize Results – Use Graph for Survey Results, Qualitative Results) [2 marks] • Page #5 & 6: Discussion (Discuss the Results — Use Statistics Results from Surveys and Quotes from Interviews, What Do the Results Mean, Include Other Scholars’ Work on this Topic and How Their Results Differ or Are Similar to Your Results, Compare Your Results to Theoretical Findings on Your Topic Area of Interest, Compare Qualitative and Quantitative Data Methods and What are the Drawbacks and Benefits to Using Mixed Methods to Research Various Topics) [10 marks] • Page #7: Conclusions (What is the Answer to Your Research Question, What are the Limitations to this Study, What did You Learn about Your Topic, and about Research Methods) [2 marks] • Page #8: References [1 mark] • Page #9-?: Appendix (Hand in all 10 Completed Surveys and Interview Notes)
Start Date
Sep 17, 2021 12:01 AM

Define and explain the three ways to view the world “sociologically.” Describe the factors that have caused you to view the world through that perspective, such as personal experience in our society, popular culture, media, etc.

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Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

The text discusses “Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology” in Chapter 2. As a student, you sociologically view the world in a particular way. Do you see society as a system where all the various parts work together to keep the system functioning smoothly (structural functionalism), or do you see society as a place where various groups are struggling for power and influence in competition with other groups (conflict theory)? Perhaps you see the world primarily as a place that is about relationships between people and how people understand each other and understand what is expected of them in different situations (symbolic interactionism).

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) that addresses the following:

Define and explain the three ways to view the world “sociologically.”

Identify which sociological perspective (structural functionalism, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism) most closely represents your view of the world.

Describe the factors that have caused you to view the world through that perspective, such as personal experience in our society, popular culture, media, etc.

Use an example from world events that demonstrates evidence of your theory.

Briefly explain why you did not choose each of the other two perspectives being careful to demonstrate that you understand the other perspectives.

You must use a minimum of three scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.