Sociology

Select and read an article of your choice (translated in English). (2) Assume the role of a concerned citizen from the nation in which the article was written. Provide your own assessments of differences in a balanced and realistic outlook from a news-person looking into and evaluating people’s values in the American Society. Using the Cultural Relativism perspective Is it possible for foreign personnel to look at people in the American Society in a “relatively fair” manner? Cultural relativism – the idea that the values, knowledge, morality and behavior of people must be understood within their own cultural context.

M2D1: Genetic and Social Factors 13 13 unread replies. 13 13 replies. You have seen the important role that both biology and the social environment play in the development of addictive behaviors. However, these factors and the importance of them vary from person to person based on various factors and influences. After reading the module notes and the accompanying readings, answer the following questions: What role do biological factors play in addiction? Why do some studies indicate that children who do not live with an addicted parent have the same likelihood of being addicted themselves?  Evaluation Criteria Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings in the instructions with proper APA  (Links to an external site.)  style formattin

Think about the eye-color experiment conducted by Jane Elliot (A Class Divided). There were a number of outcomes such as educational performance, the quick division into us/them groups, as well as changes in the use of language. What is our reaction to this arbitrary division of people into dichotomous categories? What do these outcomes tell us about construction and race? Why are the adults so belligerent? Terms to understand and use for Module 2:conventional wisdom, post-racial, racial projects, colorblindness (proscriptive and descriptive), institutional racism, Civil Rights, segregation, active racism, passive racism

For this discussion, you must read Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of the text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense, the article The ‘Pink vs Blue’ Gender Myth  (Links to an external site.) , and watch the three videos, Social Construction  (Links to an external site.) ,[Transcript ]  RACE: Are We So Different?  (Links to an external site.) , and A Girl Like Me  (Links to an external site.)  [Transcript ]. [Note that A Girl Like Me uses words or language that are considered profane, vulgar or offensive by some viewers. Ashford University does not condone such content that may be objectionable; however, the video is being used due to its impact and education value in understanding social construction.] After reviewing these resources on varied perspectives of social construction, consider the following questions: What is social construction? Which example from the resources provided did you find most compelling in building your knowledge of social construction? Describe it and explain why you found it most useful.

After reading Chapter 3 and 4, please respond critically to the  questions provided. Review the section on pages 55 to 56 titled, “Self-Esteem.” Review the section on pages 73 to 76 of your text that begins with the heading, “Self-Concept, Perception, and Technology.”  How much time do you spend on social media each day? What effect do you feel social networking has on a person’s self esteem? For example, “Does it make the user feel better or worse? Why?” (list one or two specific networks in your entry) Do we portray ourselves the same way online as we do in “real time?” or do we try to portray something else? Give at least one example. There is a statement on page 56 in our text that says, “Self-esteem is more then just feeling good about yourself. It’s about being socially and individually responsible.” Recommend some ways to act responsibly on social media (outside source is required in the answer to this question).  The initial post must be 500 words for full credit, and each reply must be 150 words and include a question for the discussion post author. You must incorporate two textbook concepts in the initial post, using APA formatted in-text citations. You must cite at least one outside scholarly source–ebook, journal article, film, etc. and cite in APA format.

Please provide a thorough response to each of the following questions. Please write in complete sentences and submit your responses as a Word document or PDF. You do not need to combine your responses into a single essay; instead, please answer each question separately (in order) with the question number you are responding to clearly labeled in your document.   1.Propose and clearly state a research question pertaining to some aspect of the social world. Your question should be original – please do not use one that has already been used in the textbook or in class.   2.Think more about the research question you have posed. Can the question feasibly be studied? Would the answer to your research question be important for social and/or scientific reasons? Explain and justify your responses.   3.What kind of research would be needed to answer the research question you posed above—descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, evaluative, or some combination of these? Explain why.   4.Do you think that your research question could be answered using cross-sectional data? Or would it require longitudinal data? Explain your answer.   5.What would be the unit of analysis for a study designed to answer your research question? How does this choice of the unit of analysis limit the conclusions that could be drawn from the study?   Expectation: In order to thoroughly and adequately respond to these questions, I anticipate that the completed assignment should be about 1-2 pages double-spaced. Written assignments are worth 20% of your final grade, and this is the first of three assignments. Each assignment will count for 10% and your lowest assignment grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. A well-done assignment will feature clearly written, justified, and thorough answers that demonstrate an understanding of material covered in readings, lectures, discussions, and in-class activities. Grammatical and spelling errors take away from the clarity of your writing – so please proofread your responses before submitting them. All work must be original and in accordance with academic integrity standards. If you quote or paraphrase from work that is not your own, you must clearly cite and acknowledge that work using any standard reference format (MLA, Chicago, etc.).

Sampling In qualitative and quantitative studies, sampling refers to selecting a particular sample of individuals from a larger population. This process is often called participant selection. Qualitative research collects rich data from fewer sources, while quantitative research attempts to collect a larger, more representative sample from the population as a whole. Selection criteria for eligibility in a study is similar for both quantitative and qualitative studies, however, there are some differences with respect to the procedures used and the size of the samples. Instructions: Consider a particular topic (this can be the topic from one of your previous discussions or assignments), and a particular qualitative or quantitative research design and state the factors you would consider in choosing participants for the study. Be sure to answer the following in your discussion: What sampling method would you use? How would you go about deciding how many participants to select given a particular methodology? What factors should be considered regarding sample size, representativeness, and apparent biases in the selection of the sample? Your post should be at least 300 words.

Simplyanswerthequestionusingmateriallink:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XvigwQih90oFsH3xPoNFh6x5CMv3HKZW/view Answer questions in 180-200 words What is the essential principle or standard of utilitarianism? What is the justification for using this standard? What do you think is the most significant problem with utilitarianism and why? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUg8MZgQM23ghWFDbW04BS6ywmEQe9MP/view Answer questions in 180-200 words Do you think that intention affects the moral character of an action? Of a good act done with a bad intention? Of a bad act done with a good intention? Explain in connection with Kant’s moral theory.

Research Florida’s current statutes regarding parental liability, read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow. http://www.npr.org/2014/12/16/371264533/should-parents-be-legally-responsible-for-childrens-serious-crimes Should parents be responsible for the acts of their children?   Why or why not? (Please remember that while your opinion is important, it needs to be based on researched facts not anecdotes or conjecture.) Are Florida’s current laws strong enough? (Be sure to include a discussion of both relevant statutes).  If so, why?   If not, what would you add to the current legislation to make it better?

On the internet or your phone, listen to TWO of the following R&B Songs from the list below: Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five, “Choo Choo Boogie” Muddy Waters, “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” Dion and the Belmonts, “I Wonder Why” The Ravens, “Write Me a Letter” The Orioles, “It’s Too Soon to Know” Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, “Rocket 88” The Chords, “Sh-Boom” After listening to your TWO selections, answer the following questions in a word document: Define the musical term: Rhythm and Blues. o Share a brief biography of each of the two bands/artists you chose. o Name the members of each of these bands. o Do each of these songs exemplify the Rhythm and Blues style, or are they a bit of an “off-shoot” of the style, like electrified blues, or doo-wop, for example? Explain your response. o What are the lyrics of each of the songs that you chose? o What are the ideas being addressed in each of these songs? o What is the date that the original music was written? What is the date that this original recording was made/released ? o Has anyone else recorded the two songs you have chosen? If so, find one YouTube recording of “covers” of each the two songs you have chosen if they are available. If nothing is available, please indicate that as well. o List the instruments you hear in these recordings. Are each of these songs the same or different instrumentation? o What was your favorite thing about the performances/recordings? o What emotions did the performances/recordings make you feel when you heard it?