Sociology

For example, acid rain is an environmental system that has caused humans to adapt by implementing the system of desulfurization that leads to lower acid levels in the atmosphere. Must include: Abstract, introduction, literature review, conclusion, and references.

1. Short assignment: Choose any concepts we discussed in the course, the choice is yours, as long as it remains within the parameters of the course (privileges, globalization, inequality, gender, poverty, etc.), and state it in your own words. The objective of this exercise is to discuss the importance of these concepts in international development. As stated, your assignment should be between 400-600 words. You will receive 3 points. As usual, you must include a word count to get your grade for this portion of the assignment. 2. Article evaluation: Considering that the military is often the first foreign intervention to an area requiring development resources, it is important to reflect on the connection between military intervention and international development. In this assignment, you will find one peer reviewed article that examines the relationship between the military and the development industry and write a short 400-600 words evaluative paragraph for a in which you describe the study's pertinence to development studies. Remember to include a word count for your evaluative paragraph. Article: Falomir-Pichastor, J., Pereira, A., Staerklé, C., & Butera, F. (2012). Do all lives have the same value? Support for international military interventions as a function of political system and public opinion of target states. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 15(3), 347–362. https://doi.org/10.1177/1368430211424919 Suggested key terms: Course concepts (globalization, state development, intersectionality, culture, poverty, inequality, etc.) Topical phrases (the military, the garrison state, risk society, pandemic, COVID-19, etc.) Please do not forget to cite all non-original sources correctly as per APA style. Please DO NOT use non-scholarly sources including, but not limited to: dictionaries, encyclopedias, web-based sources that are not scholarly books or journals*, newspapers and popular magazines, etc. Points will be reduced if you do.

In 1)a paragraph or two, write a brief summary about the major components of the research.  How was the study set up?  Who were the participants?  (Your explanation of the research should be clear enough that someone who may have never heard of this study would get a clear picture of how the research was done.  This should also be in your own words.)   2.   2) If you were replicating this research, what would your hypothesis for the research be?  Briefly explain why you think what you do.   3.   3) What is the dependent variable?  Independent variable(s)?  (Be clear about which is the independent and which is the dependent variable.)  In a sentence or two, explain the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.   4.   4)  Which research method was used?  Write a paragraph (or two) in which you discuss (at least) one strength of this research method for this project and (at least) one weakness of this research method for this project.  Do you think another research method would have been a better method by which to answer the research question?  Why or why not?   5.   5)  Discuss the results of the research.  What were the findings of the study?  (How did the subjects behave?)   6.   6)  Write 1-3 paragraphs in which you discuss the implications of the findings.  In other words, how does this research add to our understanding of the extent to which groups and/or authority can have power over behavior?  a.    a)  In your discussion of the implications of the research, use information from Chapter 5 in order to argue the ways by which this research demonstrates the power of groups/authority on an individual’s behavior.  b.     b) You must use at least two concepts/terms/theories from Chapter 5.  Be sure that these terms are relevant to the study’s findings and that you show you understand the concept/term/theory in your writing.  You must bold or underline the concept/term/theory that you use or else it will not be counted.   7.   7)  In 1-2 paragraphs, write whether or not you think this research was ethical. What were the specific ethical issues posed in this research?  Do the ends (the study’s findings and implications) justify the means?  Why do you believe what you do? You should only be using your Textbook and the link (posted on the first page of this assignment) for your sources.  There is no need to use other material to complete this assignment.  If, however, you do use outside/additional sources, you MUST BE SURE TO CITE. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16m0ZC3uuBXxKvQP-ykfPluwj-jHWYj1C/view?ts=5f1f160c this is the textbook

Write a research proposal, For a proposal, here, you will state the purpose of your study, the population you are studied, the sample you used, and your method: qualitative or quantitative, instrument (interview, survey, questionnaire, etc.)

The concepts of “social structure” and “social institutions” are two of the most important concepts in the field of sociology. They are considered macrolevel concepts although we may analyze certain aspects of our performance within the social structure and within social institutions at the microlevel. Write a 3-page paper (about 750 words) which illustrates your understanding of these concepts and your ability to analyze your own social and culture life using these concepts. Identify and define the major elements of social structure as discussed by the author of our text in Chapter 8. Then discuss – describe or provide examples – of these concepts within your life. For example, discuss the 2-3 most important statuses you fill and the roles that go along with those statuses while mentioning important role strains or role conflicts that might accompany those roles. Do the same for groups. What master status do you believe is the most important in your social and cultural life? Elaborate on your answer. All societies studied by sociologists have exhibited five basic institutions; the societies have varied in the nature and extent of development of these basic institutions but all societies have had them. In addition, modern western societies exhibit a series of minor institutions, so-called because they have not been observed everywhere. Select one major institution and one minor institution in relation to which you can discuss important elements of institutions. What need(s) do the two institutions fill within your cultural context (you may write about your experiences in the United States or your experiences in any other country in which you have had experience)? Describe interrelationships you see between your selected institutions and one other institution in your culture of choice. Discuss any pressures toward social change exhibited in each of these institutions. Cite any sources, including assigned readings, according to APA citation guidelines.

For this assignment, analyze the effects of mass media on the development and socialization of children and young adults. Specifically, analyze and comment on the role of the Disney corporation in this field. How do you feel Disney, its films and its characters, influence the development and socialization of young children? Do they reflect an outdated social consciousness? Consider different aspects of social development, such as gender consciousness, racial consciousness, role models, “moral” storytelling and how to preserve, define, interpret and possibly re-imagine culturally significant artworks – like Disney’s films. Make sure your analytic essay has a central focus and thesis, and that you support your analysis with specific examples and relevant citations. While you should focus on Disney, (its films and its role), you may want to contrast their films with newer ones from other animation companies such as Dreamworks.

Norm Breaching 1. Read the information on norm breaching below (Introduction to Sociology 2e). 2. Choose 1 of the options from the choice board to complete your assignment. “Breaching Experiments Sociologist Harold Garfinkel (1917–2011) studied people’s customs in order to find out how societal rules and norms not only influenced behavior but also shaped social order. He believed that members of society together create a social order (Weber 2011). His resulting book, Studies in Ethnomethodology, published in 1967, discusses people’s assumptions about the social makeup of their communities. One of Garfinkel’s research methods was known as a “breaching experiment,” in which the researcher behaves in a socially awkward manner in order to test the sociological concepts of social norms and conformity. The participants are not aware an experiment is in progress. If the breach is successful, however, these “innocent bystanders” will respond in some way. For example, if the experimenter is, say, a man in a business suit, and he skips down the sidewalk or hops on one foot, the passersby are likely to stare at him with surprised expressions on their faces. But the experimenter does not simply “act weird” in public. Rather, the point is to deviate from a specific social norm in a small way, to subtly break some form of social etiquette, and see what happens. To conduct his ethnomethodology, Garfinkel deliberately imposed strange behaviors on unknowing people. Then he observed their responses. He suspected that odd behaviors would shatter conventional expectations, but he wasn’t sure how. For example, he set up a simple game of tic-tac-toe. One player was asked beforehand to mark Xs and Os not in the boxes but on the lines dividing the spaces instead. The other player, in the dark about the study, was flabbergasted and did not know how to continue. The second player’s reactions of outrage, anger, puzzlement, or other emotions illustrated the existence of cultural norms that constitute social life. These cultural norms play an important role. They let us know how to behave around each other and how to feel comfortable in our community. There are many rules about speaking with strangers in public. It’s OK to tell a woman you like her shoes. It’s not OK to ask if you can try them on. It’s OK to stand in line behind someone at the ATM. It’s not OK to look over his shoulder as he makes his transaction. It’s OK to sit beside someone on a crowded bus. It’s weird to sit beside a stranger in a half-empty bus. For some breaches, the researcher directly engages with innocent bystanders. An experimenter might strike up a conversation in a public bathroom, where it’s common to respect each other’s privacy so fiercely as to ignore other people’s presence. In a grocery store, an experimenter might take a food item out of another person’s grocery cart, saying, “That looks good! I think I’ll try it.” An experimenter might sit down at a table with others in a fast food restaurant or follow someone around a museum and study the same paintings. In those cases, the bystanders are pressured to respond, and their discomfort illustrates how much we depend on social norms. Breaching experiments uncover and explore the many unwritten social rules we live by.” (Introduction to Sociology 2e) Norm Breaching Choice Board Choose 1 option and follow the directions in the chosen column. Debriefing refers to explaining to the person/people that you were conducting an experiment after the fact. Repairing refers to apologizing to anyone who was upset by the norm breach. *Norm breaches can be positive such as helping do things you normally would not do. Conduct your own norm breaching experiment Identify norm breaches in show or film You MUST violate a norm that is SPECIFIC to your family, roommates, friends, community or culture. Please ensure that your experiment does not put anyone in danger or break a law; you will receive a zero for the assignment. Watch an episode of a show or a film and identify norm breaches. Identify a norm that is specific to your culture, community, family, friends. Engage in some form of norm violation activity (a folkway NOT a more). Write down the responses of those individuals observing your behavior (if possible talk to them). Identify norm breaches in the show or film. Determine if they are folkways, mores, or taboos. Write down the responses of others to the norm breaches. Respond to the following questions in 350-500 words (you may go over the word limit but must have a minimum of 350 words) or a 2-3 minute video response. Which norm did you violate? Explain the norm and how it is specific to your culture, community, family, friends… How did people in the setting respond? How did the norm violation itself and their response make you feel? Did you feel any desire to “repair” the interaction once you breached the social norm? (explain, debrief the people involved, apologize) How might a systematic or continued breaching of this norm change our definition of what is “normal”? Respond to the following questions in 350-500 words (you may go over the word limit but must have a minimum of 350 words) or a 2-3 minute video response. Which show or film did you watch? Which culture(s) are viewed as the dominant culture or reference group against which behavior is judged? For each norm breach, answer the following: What norm was breached? Is it a folkway, more, or taboo? What were the responses of those who witnessed the norm breach? Did the person/people breaching the norm “repair” the interaction by debriefing people or apologizing? Choose the norm breach that you found most interesting and answer the following: How might a systematic or continued breaching of this norm change our definition of what is “normal”? What did you learn about norms and the organization of society? Click submit when you are done. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates. ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

Experiential Learning Assignment Historically Under-Represented Group Investigation SOSC201 Diversity in Society Assignment Points: 200 Weight: 20% of Total Course Pts The purpose of the Experiential Learning (EL) assignment is to assess your progress in developing the skills and learning outcomes associated with this course (LO# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). It will also determine your development in the Excellence System goals related to Civic and Social Responsibility (CSR#1, 2, 3, 4) and Global Intercultural Competence (GIC# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Requirements Minimum 5 page not including title page and references, or appendices APA formatting (running head, page numbers, Times New Roman 12 pt font, headings) Minimum 5 sources (textbook can be one, speaker at field trip/experience can be another) DUE day 7 Week 6 SOSC 201 Required Academic Assessment Directions Participant observer: investigate a historically under-represented group which has had an impact on social or political policy in the United States. This experiential learning project can be done through visiting an organization or event, or through interview(s). Examples of organizations: disability services, LGBT organizations, DEI groups, immigration services, cultural or ethnic chamber of commerce, etc. Examples of events: cultural festivals or museums, religious services, traditions such as a pow-wow, Quienceanera, bar or bat mitzvah, baptism, etc. Interview of a community leader associated with any of the above events or organizations or of an organizations Diversity Equity and Inclusion office. If you have further ideas or suggestions, please ask your instructor. Examples for understanding are included in BLUE font on instructions for Outline in Week 5. Pre-Reflection: 1. Identify the diverse group(s) represented. (LO 1) 2. Complete research on the group (or groups). a. Three different scholarly sources in addition to the text. b. Behavior appropriate to the culture or group you are researching. (GIC 1, 5, 6, CSR 1) 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the background of the group represented in the experience (LO 1) Direct or Concrete Experience: 1. Visit a museum, event, business, or local organization that has been approved by your instructor to view an exhibit or interview a community leader on your chosen group. 2. Take a notebook with you to capture your impressions. Reflection on Experience: 1. During the visit, take notes about the experiences, contributions, and influence of the subordinate group. Include information about the following: a. background and/or history (LO 1, 2) b. values, customs and traditions and how they compare with your own social and cultural issues (LO 2, 3 GIC 4, 6) c. belief systems and/or ideologies (LO 3) d. social lifestyles, workplace challenges (LO 1, 5, 7, GIC 5, CSR 3) e. influence on the shaping of U.S. national identity, social institutions, social thought, and/or policies (LO 1, 2, 4, 6, CSR 1, 4) 2. Does the organization, event, or leader provide written material which gives deeper insight into the impact and contributions of the group? 3. Summarize what is contained in the printed material, and be prepared to show copies to the class. Formation of Abstract Concepts (Abstractions or Principles) Citing at least three scholarly sources in addition to your course materials, relate how your experiences support or contradict the literature. Synthesize the information What assumptions did you have about the subordinate group before your experience? Where did these assumptions come from? Were any dispelled? (LO 3, CSR 1) How does personal culture and bias influence one’s interactions or relationships in diverse contexts? How do the complexities within the culture influence your ability to interact successfully with one another? (LO 3, 7, CSR 1, GIC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) In what ways did your research support, illustrate, develop, or question what you learned in your visit? (CSR 4) In what ways did your experience, reflection, and research increase your awareness of the group as multi-dimensional, complex people? (LO2, 4, 7, CSR 1, 2, 4, GIC 2, 3, 4, 6) What impact has the group made on social or political policy in the U.S.? (LO 1, 2, CSR1, GIC 2) Application (Active Experimentation) Your research focused on a particular subordinate group. Can you place this experience into a larger context? In other words, why is it valuable to understand the concept of stereotyping in your professional life specific to your major or academic discipline? (LO1, 2, 3, 7, CSR 3, 4, GIC 2, 4, 5, 6) How can unreliable, exaggerated generalizations and distortions be barriers to individual and institutional success in a business or profession? (LO 3, 4, 5, 6) Provide at least one concrete example of stereotyping in your work life and one concrete example in your social life. In these cases, what can you do to help overcome stereotyping? (LO 4, 5, 6, 7) What is the most significant concept, principle, or value you have learned from performing this project?

i will sand you the 2 videos. you will need to watch the two video in order to do the 2 sources . This paper needs to be 5 sources. I will give you the link for 2 videos, you need to watch the videos and use them as 2 sources. The other 3 sources needs to be reliable not drawn from google You’ll watch the following: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend https://www.ted.com/talks/aimee_mullins_the_opportunity_of_adversity?language=en You will then write a 5 page paper on the impact of stress and crisis on you or your family. How could your view of a stressful situation or crisis event impact your resiliency? You will define stress and crisis and use a personal example-use the lessons in the videos to help you understand how you managed the event and perhaps what you can change about the future in order to be more resilient. 3 sources in addition to the 2 videos. You will have 5 sources in your bibliography. Please remember to cite sources, apply theory, and use of sociological concepts in the text.

Pick two agents that might potentially contradict each other, and explain how they work. In explaining the mechanisms of socialization, focus on your personal experiences. For example, can you think of situations where family and school, religion and family, or workplace and neighborhood might be affecting an individual in different and contradictory ways?