Sociology

Final Paper (100 points). It should be written using a minimum of five references (in addition to course material) and in APA style (or other acceptable research format). Topics: The primary topic is “Leadership”. Paper should be 7-10 pages. The topic I chose was “Women in Leadership”

** Read chapter 11: Critical Thinking and Critical Perspectives from the Merriam and Bierema text.  Textbook – https://drive.google.com/file/d/146xtv5mSCSNAv950T3tWV2vsbb5RkaCc/view?usp=sharing **Copy of the textbook pdf** Adults and Critical Thinking How do you define critical thinking and what is your critical perspective? How does this impact your everyday life? Think back to a time when you were presented with something new and look to the abilities that critical thinkers possess posited by Ennis (1989) on page 223 of your textbook.  What skills and abilities did you have at that time? Did you exhibit open-mindedness and consider the bigger picture? Did you seek options and use credible sources? Go through all the items on that list and tie your responses to each item with the example you are using.  As a second part to the question, how do you or would you facilitate critical thinking and foster critical reflection? In what ways would or do you build a learning community within your context?    Ennis (1989) posited that critical thinkers possess certain abilities that set them apart from those who do not exhibit critical thinking. These include: Assume a position or change it based on the evidence Remain relevant to the point Seek information and precision in the information sought Exhibit open-mindedness Consider the big picture Focus on the original problem Search for the reason Orderly consider complex components of problems Seek a clear statement of the problem Seek options Show sensitivity to others’ feelings and knowledge Use credible sources (PAGE 223)                 https://youtu.be/nkqBDUyNbIc- Critical Thinking video

Discuss the developmental context of today’s young adults and describe some of their typical characteristics and behaviors. What is the impact of poverty, prejudice, child abuse, and obesity on today’s children? How can teachers help students learn to understand and value the contributions of all age groups and cultures?

A recent poll showed that 22 percent of American millennials have “no friends,” and that 30 percent feel lonely. What do you think might be the most important reasons for this loneliness in America? What do you think are the most important effects of loneliness? What do you think would be the best two solutions to decrease loneliness in America? An essay that would receive an “A” grade includes the following: General: • First body paragraph will discuss causes and effects of loneliness • The second and third body paragraphs will discuss your two solutions • Use third person for this essay • Use MLA format • Only use these sources for your essay: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/8/1/20750047/millennials-poll-loneliness (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/12/03/americans-unhappy-with-family-social-or-financial-life-are-more-likely-to-say-they-feel-lonely/ (Links to an external site.) https://www.cigna.com/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/loneliness-epidemic-america (Links to an external site.) • If you use a direct quote, it must be well chosen and not take up more than one line of your essay. If you want to use another source, I have to approve it. I need to review the web site and see the information you want to include. Also, you must provide the source with MLA formatting. You should say what the source is and paraphrase the information. Introduction Introduction is 5-7 sentences long – minimum • Introduction uses an appropriate hook technique • Introduction contains clear connecting information • Introduction contains a clear thesis statement Body Paragraphs • Body paragraphs are 7 sentences long – minimum • Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. • Each body paragraph contains at least 2 major details • Each body paragraph includes 2 different types of support Conclusion Conclusion at least 5 sentences

A List of Books for the Book Report List of Books- Students may read other book with the instructor’s approval. Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment – by James Jones, 1993 Ethnic Identity:  The transformations of White American by B. Richard Alba, 1990 The Coming Race War in America:  A Wake Up Call by Carl T. Rowan The Future of Our Race by Henry Louis Gates Affirmative Reaction by David Greenberg Race Matters by Cornel West, 1993 Two Nations by Andrew Hacker In Defense of La Raza by Francisco Balderrama Race and Class in the Southwest by Mario Barrera, 1979 Women of the Klan by Kathleen Blee, 1991 Asian Americans by Harry Kitano, 1988 Why We can’t Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King, 1964 How the Jews became white folks:  and What that says about Race in America by Karen Brodkin 1998 White Like Me:  by Time Wise (September 2011) A Lynching in the Heartland:  Race and Memory in America by James Madison (Feb. 2003) Forbidden Love (The Hidden History of Mixed Race America)by Gary Nash (2010) Arab in America by Toufic El Rassie (2008) From Lynch Mobs to the Killing State:  Race and the Death Penalty in America.  Charles Ogletree (May 2006) Outline of the book report   Section I  Theme of the book                   What is the book about?                   Main idea or purpose                   Questions the book answers   Section II A summary of each chapter   Section III         Critical Analysis of the book   Section I  Your Evaluation   What is your evaluation of the contribution this book makes to sociology?                   What did it add to your knowledge?                   Can you apply anything from this book to your own life?                     Finally give your personal opinion                   Was it interesting, well organized, confusing, boring etc.?                   How did you like this book?

“Globalisation’s uneven impact is evidently displayed in Singaporean society”. Based on your understanding of the complex process of globalisation, critically discuss to what extent you agree with the statement above. You should discuss the processes and issues in globalisation, and apply the concepts and theories learnt in the course. Do use concrete evidence and appropriate examples to demonstrate your arguments. Student notes This assignment hopes to assess your understanding of how sociologists debate globalisation as a complex social phenomenon with multiple components. Please ensure that you engage in critical sociological analysis/debate, consider the themes in globalisation and apply relevant sociological ideas, concepts and perspectives covered in the abovementioned chapters of the course to give your answers a good depth of analysis. You may need to perform additional research by referring to relevant journal articles or books in databases available on E- Resources@ The Library (SOCIndex, JSTOR, Ebrary, Project Muse etc., and for news articles, Newslink), and interpret the evidence that you have found. You should write in a single continuous essay with a good introduction and conclusion – utilising headers where necessary to help you organise your arguments. Write your answers in 1,000 words. Please remember to provide the word count, and list of references. Be sure to use appropriate academic sources, including your course materials.

Which reason do you think is the most convincing for why we became bipedal? Why? This posts focuses on the WHY not how we became bipedal- that was covered before Exam #2.

Students should use a minimum of eight sources; more than eight is also acceptable. Students are encouraged to use various types of sources—for instance, three books, three journal articles, one newspaper article, and one website. Most of the sources should come from the research portfolio, although students may include sources not included in the research portfolio. Any additional sources must be added to the works cited page. In addition, remember that each source cited should have a works cited entry, and each works cited entry should refer to a source cited in the paper. Therefore, if students cite ten different sources in the paper, they should have ten sources listed in the works cited. One helpful way to ensure that students do not overlook any cited sources is to keep a list as they write. Students can use this list to create the works cited page. Maintaining an accurate list of sources is especially important to finalize the draft. Sources may have been added or deleted from the paper during revisions, and those sources must be added or deleted from the works cited. 1)     Why are women not getting paid equally to men? 2)     Are women performances are weaker than men? 3)     Does society think men are the major family providers and them must get paid higher than women? 4)    Are women are not negotiating for a higher salary? 5)     Are women getting discriminated by not getting paid equally as men? Carnevale, Anthony P., et al. “Women Can’t Win: Despite Making Educational Gains and Pursuing High Wage Majors, Women Still Earn Less than Men.” George University Center on Education and the Workforce. 2018, pp. 4-14. ERIC, url: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED594548. Accessed 20 Jun. 2020. Howard, Heather A., et al. “The Gender Wage Gap in Research Libraries.” College & Research Libraries, Vol.81, no.4, May. 2020, pp. 662-675. ERIC, url: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=The+Gender+Wage+Gap+in+Research+Libraries&id=EJ1252696 Accessed 20 Jun. 2020. Stewart, Amy. “The 2020 Gender Pay Gap Report Reveals that Women Still Earn Less for Equal Work.” PayScale, 24 Mar. 2020, https://www.payscale.com/compensation-today/2020/03/the-2020-gender-pay-gap-report-reveals-that-women-still-earn-less-for-equal-work. Accessed 24 Jul. 2020. Gould, E., et al. “What is the Gender Pay Gap and is it Real?” Economic Policy Institute, 20 Oct. 2016, https://www.epi.org/publication/what-is-the-gender-pay-gap-and-is-it-real/#epi-toc-23. Accessed 2 Aug. 2020.

Wk 5 – Benchmark Assignment: Proposed Solution to a Social Issue Using Personality Theory [due Mon] Assignment Content As technology advances, new social issues arise regarding the way individuals interact through this technology. As a society, we face challenges related to how these interactions affect our thoughts and behavior. By applying personality theories, we can seek to further understand the causes for these issues. Through understanding the causes, we can create possible solutions to help improve human interactions in society. Research a technology-mediated social issue related to one of the following: online bullying social media interactions online communications online purchases online scams adolescent use of social media and text messaging online dating sites and apps online gaming Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word proposal for a solution to this social issue by applying either the social cognitive or cognitive social learning personality theories to explain human behavior related to the issue. Include the following in your proposal: A description of the issue and explanation of how technology has contributed to its development. Support your explanation with research. An explanation of human behavior related to online social engagement and learning. Possible reasons for this social issue in society based on your explanation of behavior. An application of your chosen personality theory to propose possible solutions for this issue. Include a minimum of 3 references. Format your proposal according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment. Resources Center for Writing Excellence Reference and Citation Generator Grammar and Writing Guides

Charity Organization Society Versus Settlement House Share the population you chose for your course project. Consider which type of agency, ?Charity Organization Societies or the Settlement Houses, would best meet the needs of that group. Explain why, supporting your analysis with course and outside readings.