Explain in detail how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists.

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Written assignment 2

Provide direct reference to our reading material and define the sociological imagination.

Explain in detail how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists. For example, how is the sociological imagination used in sociological research? Provide at least one example.

After doing your own independent research, analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and contrast this with a non-sociological analysis.

Describe the scientific method as it applies to sociology. Include the possible research methods within your answer. Describe the characteristics of bureaucracy as constructed by Max Weber.

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Three major theoretical perspectives in sociology.

Answer 3 of 4 questions in essay format. Each question should be submitted in a typed, double-spaced format, in a MS Word document. Each answer is required to be a short paper that is 250 to 500 words in length (2 to 3 pages; it may go longer if you like).

1. Delineate between the three major theoretical perspectives in sociology. You should include at least one famous sociologist as an example of each perspective. Please also include the other paradigms within the three major ones.

2. Describe the scientific method as it applies to sociology. Include the possible research methods within your answer.

3. Describe the characteristics of bureaucracy as constructed by Max Weber.

4. Describe the main components of culture. What role does culture play in society in terms of variations?

What does evidence-based research say about the development of sexual orientation in young and middle adulthood?

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Assignment: Empirical Research and Developmental Theory

What does evidence-based research say about the development of sexual orientation in young and middle adulthood? Though the body of literature addressing sexual orientation, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality, is far from complete, the literature continues to grow. Your awareness of this literature helps inform your social work practice as you address the needs of clients with a variety of sexual orientations.

 

What can the parent do to help enhance their relationship with their child even though they are away from them for part of the day because they are working?

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Parenting discussion 6

Re-read chapter 12 and consider, respond in a minimum 400 words and answer all of the following:

When you were growing up did your parent(s) (or whoever raised you) work outside the home?

Discuss at least one advantage and at least one disadvantage for you while you were growing up of your parent(s) working situation. (Note: For even the seemingly ‘ideal’ situation, there are slight disadvantages and even for the ‘worst’ situations it is possible to come up with slight advantages. I want you to put some thought into this. Email me if you need help. In order to earn credit for your answer to this question, you can’t say there weren’t any disadvantages or advantages.)

Do you plan to raise your children with (both) parents working outside the home, or one staying at home? (If you do not plan to have children, state your opinion about how you think you would handle this issue if faced with it.)

Explain your decision

Give two specific things that parents (whether it is a father or a mother or both) working outside the home can do to optimize the parent-child relationship despite the hours away at work. (In other words, what can the parent do to help enhance their relationship with their child even though they are away from them for part of the day because they are working?)

Please write in complete, coherent sentences for discussion posts. Write it in a Word document first so that you reduce the chance of losing what you wrote. Your posts need to be in paragraph form and spaced appropriately so that they are easy to read (however, sometimes copying and pasting from Word to Canvas does not turn out well so just fix the spacing as best you can once it is pasted into Canvas). Make sure to give credit to information you learned from your textbook or outside sources by using APA formatted in-text citations and include references at the bottom of your post.

It is not required that you answer every question in each Discussion. You may answer some or all of the questions as long as you meet the minimum word requirement.

Explain how race impacts the social institution. Identify a form of race inequality associated with the social institution and use theoretical perspectives to explain the social behaviors that perpetuate the inequality.

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Social Stratification Part II: Race

Choose a social institution to describe and analyze the effect that the stratification elements of race have on that social institution. Include the following in your analysis:

Explain how race impacts the social institution.
Identify a form of race inequality associated with the social institution and use theoretical perspectives to explain the social behaviors that perpetuate the inequality.
Suggest measures for the social institution to implement to help alleviate the racial inequality you identified.
Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your analysis and conclusion. Additionally, you will need to include statistical data of the expression of stratification regarding Race within the social institution.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

What have you learned by completing this course and how will you use what you have learned to work at dismantling racism?

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Dismantling Racism

This is for a 6 week class called Dismantling Racism. It focuses on learning our implicit bias, how race is a social construct, educating ourselves on being a better ally and changing work place environment.

clearly answer the question, “What have you learned by completing this course and how will you use what you have learned to work at dismantling racism?”

reference by author’s last name and article page numbers at least three required articles from the class (full citations or a bibliography are not required). Please choose 3 out of the 4 sources uploaded to reference

Come up with another specific example of how people may interpret reality in different ways.

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Does Epidemiologic Theory Exist

Once you have completed the reading, please respond to the following questions:

  1. In a couple of different places in the reading, Krieger mentions that one of the core assumptions of science (and the creation of theory) is that there is a commonly shared biophysical world. This refers to the idea that there is a real, physical world outside of us and that we all participate in it together. This is in contrast to the idea that there is no “real” world outside of us and everything we experience is just a figment of our imaginations. Krieger notes that while it is commonly accepted that there is a shared reality, we all participate in together, “this assumption does notpresume this referent reality is commonly perceived or understood by all individuals” (23). In other words, just because we all participate in a shared reality does not mean that we all perceive it the same. She gives three examples: color-blindness, interpretations of what it means when the sun sets, and how people define race. Please come up with another specific example of how people may interpret reality in different ways.
  2. Krieger also states that “scientific observation is not a passive phenomenon: what we ‘see’ and apprehend depends on the ideas we have about [what] we expect—and do not expect—to ‘see’ (24). This is a very important point and helps to explain why a lot of scientific research and theory creation perpetuates racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. Please explain what this means in your own words and come up with a specific example of how this could perpetuate racism, sexism, or another form of oppression in scientific research. 
  3. On page 31, Krieger writes about the “mandate of epidemiology,” noting it is not one that is necessarily shared with other social sciences (like sociology). This mandate suggests that the purpose of epidemiology “is to create knowledge relevant to improving population health and preventing unnecessary suffering, including eliminating health inequities.” Please reflect on this statement and explain how it applies to sociological research. There isn’t a correct answer to this question. I am just asking you to explain how you understand the purpose of sociological research or, rather, what you think the purpose ought to be.
  4. Based on what you learned from this reading, please explain what the role of theory is in scientific research.

Explain how specific sociological elements are present in an in-depth manner as it pertains to deviance

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Stand and Deliver
The goal of this assignment is to explain how specific sociological elements are present in an in-depth manner as it pertains to deviance. This is not a film summary nor a film review.
For the film you have chosen, students will analyze the content for sociological perspectives as it pertains to deviance in an in-depth manner. This paper should follow standard 5 paragraph essay format. Your introduction must briefly summarize the film and include a detailed thesis. The thesis statement must clearly identify how that particular film shows evidence of the specific concepts found in the film. An example would be:
“The 1988 film “Stand and Deliver” represents a clear analysis of achieved status, as well as
ethnic and economic stigma through the conflict perspective”
For the body paragraphs, you should select 3-4 terms from the chapter on deviance that you will be able to identify from the film as examples in your analysis. You should include a definition of the term prior to giving examples of that term. Also, make a reference to how your examples (from the film) are reflections of that term. Each paragraph should be dedicated to evaluating a specific term.
A conclusion paragraph should wrap up your ideas and reinforce your thesis.
Points to remember: Incorporate at least 3 concepts pertaining to deviance.
Clearly identify and explain at least one major theoretical perspective when
analyzing the film.
Show clear comprehension of one or more of the key concepts.
Develop an essay addressing all of the above points. Acceptable Length: 2-3 pages
Formatting Requirements:
Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
Use one-inch margins.
Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
Use double line spacing in the document.
Use MLA_Citation_Style

Create a 5 – 10 slide PowerPoint presentation that describes how you can be more effective with dealing with other people.o Use the project components from previous weeks to assist you

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Create a 5 – 10 slide PowerPoint presentation that describes how you can be more effective with dealing with other people. Use the project components from previous weeks to assist you.  Use the PowerPoint notes to narrate the slides as if you were giving the presentation to a live audience.o Open a blank PowerPoint Template Ensure that your presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Outline your PowerPoint presentation

-Describe your agency setting. (It is social services agency that services individuals underserved in the community.) How does the agency impact on social casework methods and how does it address your role and function as a social worker as defined by this agency?

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A full biopsychosocial assessment should be developed based on client from the students’ fieldwork experience. A detailed outline follows:

Part 1-Describe your agency setting. (It is social services agency that services individuals underserved in the community.)
How does the agency impact on social casework methods and how does it address your role and function as a social worker as defined by this agency?

Part 2-Provide a biopsychosocial assessment (Identifying data, presenting problem, personal and family history, medical history, legal history, educational/vocational history as it relates to presenting problem, mental health or social service treatment history, current level of functioning, diagnostic impressions (DSM V), and prognosis based on strengths and limitations). Include the role of culture, race, religion, class, and gender as they relate to the client’s experience of the presenting problem.

Part 3-Review client contact to date (this can include a segment of process to illustrate significant themes or to highlight client-worker dynamics). Also include counter-transferential material and make use of practice examples to illustrate where appropriate.

Part 4-Identify your practice skills (empathy, engagement, professional use of self, etc.) utilized thus far.

Part 5-Report from the social work literature, demonstrate a familiarity of the knowledge base and assessment of this particular population or issue (i.e.: elderly, domestic violence) that is relevant to work with this client.

using APA format and 5-7 sources