Sociology

The course is understanding human behavior and the social environment 1. Find and article ‘anywhere’ that relates to any topic covered in the course. 2. Write 3 page review of the article, to include: * name of article * source  * brief overview  * your reaction

Imagine you have been hired as a consultant for the United Nations. You have been asked to write an analysis on how global population growth has caused the following problem and how it affects a developing country of your choosing: A growing global population that consumes natural resources is partially to blame for the release of greenhouse gases since human consumption patterns lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and farming (overturned dirt releases CO2). However, the critical issue is the burning of fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) such as coal oil and natural gas to produce energy that is used for things like electricity production, and vehicle, heating, and cooking fuels. Instructions The U.N. has asked that you choose a developing country from the World Bank Classifications for Developing Countries list. The U.N. ?has also given you the following guidelines. Content The U.N. ?has asked that your paper contain three sections. It has asked that each section be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. It also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions. Introduction Provide an introduction of half a page minimum that addresses points points 1–?5 below: Explain the problem the U.N. ?has asked you to address in your own words. Identify the three sections your paper will cover. Identify the developing country you will consider. Telly the U.N. ?which causes of greenhouse gases you will explore. Provide a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph. Section I. Background What are greenhouse gases? How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming? Section II. How Emissions Causes Problems for the Developing World Which countries produce the most greenhouse gases? What are the economic challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? What are the security challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? What are the political challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? Section III. Causes and Solutions of Greenhouse Gases Name two causes of greenhouse gases. What are potential solutions to address each of the causes you identified? What is the relationship between population control and greenhouse gases? Conclusion Provide a conclusion of half a page minimum that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions. Success Tips In answering each question, use examples from your developing country to illustrate your points. The U.N. ?needs facts and objective analysis on which to base future policy decisions. Avoid personal opinion and make sure your answers are based on information you find through research. Formatting Requirements Make sure your paper consists of 4–6 pages (1,200 words minimum, not including the cover page, reference page, and quoted material if any). Create headings for each section of your paper as follows: Section I. Background. Section II. How Emissions Causes Problems for the Developing World. Section III. Causes and Solutions for Greenhouse Gases. Use and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Potential Resources Opinion: The Pernicious Climate Dictum—?Don’t Mention Population. The Five Mass Extinctions That Have Swept Our Planet. Does Population Growth Impact Climate Change? A Very Grim Forecast. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows: Evaluate the global impacts of, and potential controls for, population growth. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

Why study women and how can/should we study women?  Define feminism, misogyny, and patriarchy.  What is the significance of gender, race, and class in the study of women?

please use these articles and write a speech on bias and discrimination in the school system. How are students and teachers affected by this? Then, create a solution on how this problem can be solved. how can we get rid of this bias and discrimination? what can the school system do to fix this problem? Please create your own solution for this and talk about it in the speech. These are the articles:  https://www.thoughtco.com/racial-and-gender-bias-among-professors-3026672 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14831-lesley-lokko-explains-her-resignation-from-city-college-of-new-yorks-spitzer-school-of-architecture https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/03/14/study-says-students-rate-men-more-highly-women-even-when-theyre-teaching-identical https://nobaproject.com/modules/prejudice-discrimination-and-stereotyping https://www.verywellmind.com/implicit-bias-overview-4178401 https://unconsciousbiasproject.org/think-better/strategies/

In the textbook for the Course, it is written,“The role of the police in the criminal justice system continues to expand…local police departments now serve numerous other human-service functions, including resolving family disputes, helping people during emergencies and improving community relations”. This exam focuses upon the community relations aspect in reference to the conflicts that occur between the police and African American males which result in the death of the male. This is a highly complex social problem that demands solid critical thinking and effective education as well as communication processes. In light of the above, please respond to the following in a minimum of three typed pages: 1. Select and describe one incident where an interaction between the police and an African American male resulted in the death of the male. 2. Given the set of circumstances, did the police act in accordance with the law? Was lethal force necessary? Please explain. 3. What are some feasible and effective recommendations that can be employed to resolve or reduce this social problem?

 Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” the narrator states: “She [Louise Mallard] did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her” (2).  1. Explain why Mrs. Mallard’s joy can be considered “monstrous.” 2. Do you think she hates her husband?  (Has he treated her badly?) 3. Why does Mrs. Mallard (Louise) feel the way she feels?  Do you think she was frustrated by the limitations and restrictions of the social codes? Explain. “(2short story) You Were Perfectly Fine” 1. Why does the woman (the “clear-eyed girl”) try so hard to make his drunken behavior seem “perfectly fine”?  2. Why is the title of Parker’s story ironic? 3. Discuss a theme of this story.

Instructions: Write an essay of at least 5 paragraphs that answers the question on inequality in the workplace. Question 1 There are many careers that are dominated by one specific gender. Please identify one or two such careers and explain why you think this inequity exists.

Directions for the “observation:” First, for 10-15 minutes, listen to (eavesdrop on) a conversation whose participants you cannot see. They might be sitting behind you on a bus or in a restaurant – you are close enough to hear them, but positioned so you cannot see them. Then, for 10-15 minutes, observe a conversation you cannot hear – one taking place, for example, on the other side of the campus quad. Even though you cannot hear what is being said, you can see the interaction as it takes place.  Directions for the written description: Secondly, write an extremely detailed description of each conversation. Describe the participants and the setting, and include your ideas about what you think is going on and what you think you know about the participants. Try to describe everything you heard or saw to support any conclusions you draw.  You MUST integrate sociological information from the book chapter on Methodology.  For example, maybe you want to discuss your experiences as a form of ethnography, or qualitative methodology. Citation for assignment:  Ferris, K. & Stein, J. (2012) The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology, 3rd ed., pp. 48-49, W.W. Norton Company: New York, NY. Your paper must be a minimum of 3 complete pages. Essays must be double space, using either 10 or 12 fonts, and must be completed in Times New Roman.  Your essay will be graded on the basis of content, quantity, grammar, and adherence to the previously mentioned guidelines. Any information drawn from works published by others must be appropriately cited within the body of your work, and then referenced as part of a bibliography page. Each essay is worth a total of 100 points and must be submitted on or before the due date.  Late work will NOT be accepted and it will be graded as 0.  If you are having a difficult time writing the essay, you have the option of turning in your paper ahead of time for me to review it and provide you with feedback.

INSTRUCTIONS In Chapter 2, George Ritzer explains that fast-food chains have become so popular because they fit with our contemporary lifestyle. In this journal entry, you are going to examine whether this statement fits your own life. You should answer the questions below to structure your essay. First, think about your own use of fast-food chains (such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, etc.). How often do you use them, and how (dinein, carry out, drive through, etc.)? Then, look at the elements of the changing society that Ritzer describes in Chapter 2 when he examines the relationship between McDonaldization and social change in American society (there is a section in the chapter that covers this topic. We are NOT referring to the dimensions of McDonaldization). Which ones of those can you apply to your situation? In other words, in what ways do you see your own life reflecting the changes Ritzer describes? Which ones do not fit? Give specific examples from your life to answer these questions. At the end, based on your description of how you use fast-food restaurants and how your life has been affected by social changes in American society, decide the following: Does Ritzer’s statement, overall, apply to you, or not . Are the reasons he gives for people using fastfood chains the same as your reasons? IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Your journal entry is worth 10% of your final grade. It should be 3 pages long using a 12-point size font, double- spaced. You should use a header with your name, the date, the course number, and “Journal Entry 1” on the first page. You should cite and reference your textbook properly in a standard formatting style, such as ASA, APA, or MLA. The first two pages should be your essay, and the third page should be your reference list. Please consult the library resources listed in your syllabus and in your course menu to make sure you are formatting your source correctly.

Use text, lecture and the first four episodes of ‘The Business of Drugs’ to provide an analysis regarding information about the different aspects of drug trafficking. Personal experience, beliefs, and opinions are not appropriate. Your answer needs to come from the text, lecture, and documentary only. Do not use outside sources or websites. Use paragraph format; no bullet lists. Length should be approximately 1-2 pages. You will need to make sure that you do not have more than a 25% match on Turnitin before submitting. Anything over 25% will not be accepted. Submit as a Word Document; PDF format will not be accepted. Writing Assignment #3:  After reading chapters 4, 6, 7, 9 and having watched the first four episodes of the documentary: Describe how the drug trade functions. Use specific examples from the documentary to write your paper.    Use terminology from the text. Your paper should read more like an analysis/research paper than a personal opinion.  You will need to use documentary, lecture, and text equally to write this essay.  Use specific examples from the documentary to support your discussion of how the drug trade functions. This assignment is worth 50 points.  A well done analysis using specific examples along with a clear connection between the course material and documentary will earn the full points. Submit as a Word Document; PDF format will not be accepted. You will need to make sure that you do not have more than a 25% match on Turnitin before submitting. Anything over 25% will not be accepted.