Choose an article whose main argument you disagree with or whose argument you think could be greatly improved. After concisely describing what the article’s argument is, levy 3-6 arguments against it.

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Essay II: From political opportunities to niche-openings: the dilemmas of mobilizing for immigrant rights in inhospitable environments

For essay II: The goal is critique. Choose an article whose main argument you disagree with or whose argument you think could be greatly improved. After concisely describing what the article’s argument is, levy 3-6 arguments against it. The critiques can be substantive (i.e. using topic-specific information), methodological (i.e. based on the article’s data or the ways the data was collected or analyzed), or based on logic (i.e. based on reasoning). Only include the critiques you think are most effective in refuting the argument.

 

 

What was the significance of the experiment? What was actually being studied? What did we learn from the results? Summarize in a couple of paragraphs of 3-4 sentences each.

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Stanley Milgram’s Experiment

Watch this video, and then answer the questions found in the next item.

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdrKCilEhC0

1. What was the significance of the experiment? What was actually being studied? What did we learn from the results? Summarize in a couple of paragraphs of 3-4 sentences each.

2. Have there been occasions in which you conformed to an authority whose credibility you doubted? Gone against what you felt was right because an authority told you to do so?

3. If you had it to do over again, how would you handle the situation differently?

Explain the significance of your findings for employers in your local area regarding access to services / agencies to conduct in-servicing for staff on conflict resolution and stress management.

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Relationship investigation

Report Template
Headings are to be used, but are not included in the word count.
Use the format below when writing your report:

TITLE Your title should be brief, topic-specific, and informative, clearly indicating the purpose and scope of your report. Include key words in your title so that the reader gets a good idea of what the report is about. For example: Conflict resolution and stress management: local services and agencies for employee in-servicing

INTRODUCTION / AIM (approx 100 words) The introduction creates the context for your research. It should provide sufficient background to allow the reader to understand the aim of the report . After reading the introduction your reader should understand exactly what your research is about. what you plan to do, why you are undertaking this research, etc. Introductions generally include:

• The rationale for the present study. Why are you interested in this topic? Why is this topic worth investigating?

• Key terms and definitions leg self-awareness)

• An outline of what your research is intended to investigate HINT: you could reword the task outline from the task sheet

KEY FINDINGS (approx. 50 words) This section is a concise, factual summary of your findings. You would generally provide a bullet point list or table outlining the key findings of your research.
For example: • A total of 10 services / agencies have been identified in the Noosa local area • 5 are counselling services, 3 are employment services, 2 are psychology services • Tim’s Employment Services would be a good choice to follow up on as they employ both a career counsellor and social worker. (The above is list is 48 words) DISCUSSION (approx. 400 words) The discussion responds to the hypothesis or research question.

This section is where you:

• Explain how self-awaress is key to positive and successful workplace relationships

• Analyse and interpret your results (why would having a career counsellor come to do the in-servicing be a better option than a psychologist, or vice versa)

• Explain the significance of your findings for employers in your local area regarding access to services / agencies to conduct in-servicing for staff on conflict resolution and stress management (ties in with discussing what employers can do to help employees understand the importance of conflict resolution and stress management strategies)

• Consider both the success or difficulties you had conducting your research.

CONCLUSION (approx 100 words) Conclusions in research reports are generally fairly short and should follow on naturally from points raised in the Discussion. In this section you should discuss the significance of your findings. To what extent and in what ways are your findings useful or conclusive? Is further research required? If so, based on your research experience, what suggestions could you make about improvements to the scope or methodology of future studies? Also, consider the practical implications of your results and any recommendations you could make. For example, does there need to be more services available in your local area?

REFERENCE LIST (not included in word count) What is the difference between a Reference List and a Bibliography? A reference contains all the resources you have cited in your work, while a Bibliography is a wider list containing all the resources you have consulted (but not necessarily cited) in the preparation of your work.

What topic will you be exploring this term in sociology? What made you choose this topic? Why does this topic matter sociologically? How does this topic relate to social interactions and relationships that people share?

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ASSIGNMENT

  • Link to Textbook : https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-3e/pages/1-introduction

Topic: Social Media

  • The effects of social media on society in general
  • How social media has changed society
  • Social Media and Mental Health (societal trends rather than individual experiences)
  • Social Media and Free Speech

 

Paragraph 1-2:

  1. What topic will you be exploring this term in sociology? (1-2 sentences)
  2. What made you choose this topic? Why does this topic matter sociologically?  How does this topic relate to social interactions and relationships that people share? (3-4 sentences) (Be sure to refer to chapter one of your textbook to help with your understanding of the science of sociology in answering this question.)
  3. What sociological perspective (sociological theory) will work best to understand or describe your chosen topic? Why does this perspective work for your topic? (2-3 sentences) (Sociological perspectives can be found in module 1.3 of your text.)

Paragraphs 2 & 3:

  1. How does the sociological concept of culture (textbook chapter 3) relate to your topic? (2-3 sentences)
  2. How would you describe your topic in relation to socialization? (2-3 sentences) (chapter 5 of your text)
  3. How do Society and Social Interaction relate to your topic? (2-3 sentences) (Chapter 4 of your text)
  4. How do you see the sociological concept of deviance related to your topic? (2-3 sentences) (Textbook Chapter 7)

Paragraphs 4 & 5:

  1. How does the concept of social stratification (Chapter 9) relate to or affect your topic? Why? (3-4 sentences)
  2. How do the concepts of race and ethnicity (Chapter 11) relate to your topic? Why? (3-4 sentences)

 

Paragraphs 6 & 7:

  1. How do the concepts of gender and sexualities (Chapter 12) relate to or affect your topic? Why? (3-4 sentences)
  2. How do the concepts of Government and Politics (Chapter 17) relate to your topic? Why? (3-4 sentences)

 

 

Note: The total word count on your paper should be at least 500 words

  1. Add a closing paragraph (150-200 words) summarizing your topic and how it relates to sociology based on what you have learned this term.
  2. Be sure to include references to your textbook within your paper and in your final reference page at the end

Note: you will be using your textbook as your reference for your writing assignments and in your final paper this term.  The in-text citation for your textbook should look like this: (Conerly et al., 2021) for paraphrased information you get from your text.  Your full reference citation at the end of your work (and on the reference page on your final paper) is formatted like this:

 

How groups and organizations can benefit from this McDonaldization?

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McDonaldization

How groups and organizations can benefit from this McDonaldization?

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCj_VhLgcmY&t=3s

Try to be really specific with your response, and let’s try not to feel limited.
Watch the video and answer the question above in a minimum of 500 words.

Explain why Vance argues there is a “unique sense of pessimism” moving into working-class communities. Include in your answer what you regard as the most significant social problems Vance identifies. Explain why you see these as the most important social issues he discusses.

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Reaction Paper: “America’s Forgotten Working Class”

Introduction

The Ted Talk “America’s Forgotten Working Class” given by J.D. Vance examines the dilemmas faced by millions of American working-class people. Vance emphasizes that many of the perceptions and beliefs held by working-class people, especially white Americans struggling in former industrial and mining regions, are little understood by large numbers of their fellow citizens. Vance is the author of the best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy that chronicles his personal journey through poverty and survival. In this video you are introduced to a variety of perceptions on the troubles besetting America’s forgotten work-class. Examining those perceptions allows us to consider them through a sociological lens.

Instructions

Watch the video “America’s Forgotten Working-Class” (below) and submit an approximately 250 word reaction paper by responding to the questions below.

1. Explain why Vance argues there is a “unique sense of pessimism” moving into working-class communities. Include in your answer what you regard as the most significant social problems Vance identifies. Explain why you see these as the most important social issues he discusses. (Approximately 125 words)

2. Why does Vance assert that upward social mobility is merely an unrealistic dream for many working-class young people. Apply one of the sociological theoretical perspectives to this assertion. That is, how would either functionalist theory, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism theory account for the feeling that there is little hope for upward mobility Vance sees among working-class young people?  (Approximately 125 words)

Expectations

  • Provide a thoughtful reaction paper of approximately 250 words total.

References:
Vance, J. D. (Writer). (2016). America’s forgotten working-class [Video essay, Ted Talks]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEy-xTbcr

How were you socialized into this culture? What aspects of direct or indirect learning did you experience? Describe some important moments of socialization, and who the agents of socialization were.

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Culture + Socialization Reflection

Think about your own cultural identity (which is Qatar) Do you identify as multiple ethnicities? Do you belong in any subcultures? Answer the following reflection questions in 2-3 paragraphs. Be sure to utilize language from the lectures and readings.

– Identify your cultural, ethnic, or subcultural background. What are some norms and values that are important to that background? In what ways are these norms and values expressed in material objects?

– How were you socialized into this culture? What aspects of direct or indirect learning did you experience? Describe some important moments of socialization, and who the agents of socialization were.

– Why is it important to belong to cultures or subcultures? What are the benefits for the individual? Are there any disadvantages?

Drawing on what you know about attachment theory and child development, what might you speculate or guess about each child’s experiences in their early years? What sorts of experiences in early childhood might explain the behaviour of the children today?

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Lifespan group assignment

SCENARIO:

Alex, Zach and Katina are siblings that were placed in foster care 4 months ago following the death of their mother by accidental overdose. She had a long history of substance use and had been known to the child welfare authorities since Zack was born. There are no known relatives to care for the children, which is why they have ended up remaining in foster care. Alex is the oldest at 11 years, Zach is 7, and Katina is 10 months old. Their social worker tried but was unsuccessful in finding a placement that would accept all 3 children. One foster home agreed to take the two oldest children and another was found that could take Katina.

OBSERVATIONS:

Alex is still clearly very sad about his mother’s death, but he seems to be managing. He has adjusted fairly well to his new school, and has made some new friends. Alex has also developed a good relationship with his new teacher, Ms. Sandhu, despite only knowing her for a few months. He works hard in class and on his homework, and seems eager to please Ms. Sandhu and his foster mother.

Zach is very sad, often hard to console, and frequently withdrawn, even from Alex. Recently, Zach got lost while the family was shopping at the mall. The security officer who found him later reported that Zach didn’t initially seem very upset about being lost, but that he started to cry when he spotted the foster parents waiting at the security office. And, when the security officer handed Zach over to his foster parents Zach pushed them away and ran under the desk where sat and cried for almost 5 minutes before rejoining the foster parents and leaving the office.

Katina seems to be a generally happy baby. She seems well-connected to her foster parents. When the social worker dropped by recently Katina cried when the worker tried to pick her. She quickly crawled over to her foster mother who reassured her that everything was OK. Katina quickly settled and asked to be put down on the floor so she could explore. She slowly warmed up to the worker and by the end of the visit allowed herself to be picked up, but only as long as her mother was in the room.

NOTE: TO DEFINE TERMINOLOGY YOU MUST QUOTE FROM THE/A TEXT. USE QUOTATION MARKS AND REFERENCE PROPERLY.

ASSIGNMENT:

Use your textbook, notes and any other reliable and appropriate resources (please indicate all sources) you have available to you, answer the following questions, with attention to each of the children separately:

1.Drawing on what you know about attachment theory and child development, what might you speculate or guess about each child’s experiences in their early years? What sorts of experiences in early childhood might explain the behaviour of the children today?

2.For each child, identify whether you think the observations suggest secure or insecure attachment, and if insecure, indicate what kind. Briefly explain each answer.

3.Based on your answers to question 2, what would Erikson say about the experiences (the past) and needs (the present and future) of the children? What would he have to say about what has happened to the children, and about what they need now and in the future for healthy development? Think in terms of Erikson’s tasks and “crises”.

4.Assume that your speculation about the children’s early experiences has been confirmed by the child welfare authorities and that your assessment of their attachment is correct. What would you – a worker whose thinking is influenced by Indigenous and holistic perspectives – recommend for each of the children? In your opinion, what might help them best to deal with the losses in their life and to continue to develop in a healthy way?

What is COPD? What are the different types of COPD? 
 What are the causes of COPD? 
 What is the primary risk posed by COPD? 
 Discuss risk factors of COPD and; Incidence of COPD between men and women. 


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Case study

The prevalence of chronic diseases has increased in recent years. The impact of the chronic disease affects the individual, their family, and the healthcare system at large. Age is not just the only factor that influences chronic disease, illness, and disability. Review these case studies below:

Answer all the associated questions for that case, which are listed below each case study.

COPD: 
John S., an African American male, 74 years old who presents himself to your office with his wife complaining of shortness of breath and fever. They have just moved to the area and had plans of visiting the doctor’s office, due to the onset of symptoms they have taken advantage of a last-minute walk-in slot. His medical history includes heart failure following a myocardial infarction at the age of 68 years old. He has COPD and is on 2 liters of oxygen at home, he also has hypertension. His father died of a myocardial infarction at the age of 59 years old. His mother is alive and his siblings are healthy.
What is COPD? What are the different types of COPD?
What are the causes of COPD?
What is the primary risk posed by COPD?
Discuss risk factors of COPD and; Incidence of COPD between men and women.
What are treatment options for COPD
What community resources can Mrs. Davis harness to take care of her health?

Evaluate the empirical/sociological evidence in support of underclass and underserving poor arguments. What is your sociological conclusion as to the merit of the underclass thesis?

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Evaluate the sociological evidence for or against the existence of an underclass.

Essay guidance: You should outline the concept of the underclass – hint, although it is a widely used term, it is sociologically contested. You might say how this relates to ideas around cultures of worklessness. Who uses ideas around underclass or the ‘culture of worklessness’? What do they use it to explain and what kinds of things do they emphasise in those explanations? What are the debates?

Evaluate the empirical/sociological evidence in support of underclass and underserving poor arguments. What is your sociological conclusion as to the merit of the underclass thesis?
Come to an evidence based conclusion of whether there is evidence to support the notion of the underclass.