Sociology

Purpose: The goal of this exercise is to observe a ‘cultural scene’ as an anthropologist would (i.e. based on everything you have learned in the course to-date). The student will analyze their observations in terms of themes from the subfield of cultural anthropology such as how it helps frame our societies (family, lifestyle, lineage, language and communication) and, in some ways, its evolution. Description: Culture as we have discussed in our readings is an incredible advantage that has allowed humans to enter almost every niche in nature. The development and maintenance of culture is what sets humans apart from other species. Culture varies by time and location. For this assignment, students will be observing a particular setting for 25 minutes, writing up your observations, and then analyzing them. Listen to APUS anthropologist Donna Rosh give you some pointers for people-watching as an anthropologist (or read the script). Watch APUS anthropologist Jennifer Cramer give you some pointers about studying behavior in primates, tips which also work for studying human behavior. Directions for 4-6 page Assignment: Choose a time and location for where/when you are going to conduct your observations of an ethnographic scene (mall, public transportation, coffee shop, etc.). Go to the specified location and proceed with your observations. Find a place to sit quietly for 25 minutes and simply watch what is going on. Do not talk to or interview people during this time. Take notes (handwritten recommended). Include details about the scene itself (time of day, lighting, furniture, plants, sounds, temperature, smell, vibe/energy, etc), with focus on the details about the people around you (their characteristics, their behavior). At this time, you should start to think about concepts that you’ve learned in class that fit with your observations. This step is critical. Write a 4-6 page paper about your observations (your notes do not count toward this page estimate). Your paper should: Include a ‘thick description’ of the location with clear detail of your observations Analyze your observations, identifying and defining four anthropological concepts that fit your observations. Definitions should be supported with cited sources. Analyze how these anthropological concepts fit your observations. Reflect on this activity. What was it like to observe other people through the lens of an anthropologist? Include your field notes at the end of your paper Conclude with a discussion of and reflection on your experience of the situation. For example you might write how you felt when you started to detect a pattern in characteristics and/or behavior. What is an anthropological concept? Anthropological concepts are anthropological terms and ideas. Examples of some that we’ve studied include: ethnocentrism, ethnicity, reciprocity, kinship, language and communication. You should not use this exact list of four concepts and expect them to fit your observation scene. You may, of course, use others – depending on what concepts are relevant to your observation. We also have two examples to share with you from APUS anthropologists- one from Jennifer Cramer’s fieldwork in The Gambia and one from James Turner’s fieldwork in Mexico. One common misstep is to apply the four subfields of anthropology or to apply the four parts of the definition of culture.

To use an appraisal tool checklist to evaluate the methodological quality, strength, and weaknesses of the research article. Develop your essay by demonstrating how you critically appraised/evaluated its content using an appropriate appraisal tool checklist.References should be minimally 15 (2016 onwards) can be book/journals etc.To use an appropriate appraisal checklist, such as joanna briggs institute (JBI).Things to note:1) Plan and organisation of assignment – Introduction – Contents – Conclusion. (Always well planned and organised, with a logical structure that develops the ideas in one paragraph at a time, with appropriate transitions between segments.)2) Critical appraisal of selected article using an appropriate critical appraisal tool choose ONE (1) research article for critique. –> use JBI as the image uploaded and answer qns 1-13 with relevant support from references that are reliable and current (2016 onwards) (The critique addresses all elements in the appraisal tool. Always provides a succinct critique with a wide range of selected evidences to support argument all the time.)3) Summary of critical appraisal – What is the quality of this article? – Is the result important? – Can this result be applied locally in Singapore? (All the key points on the summary of the methodological quality, importance of the study result and application of the results to the local setting are covered succinctly.)4) Writing (organised with logical and very clear focus. All paragraphs are very well developed and coherent.)

Are there “female” ways of moral reasoning?Social changes over the last five or six decades have increased opportunities for women to study academic philosophy and to engage in shared reflection on questions of ethics. This has coincided with the revival of virtue ethics in contemporary academic philosophy. Indeed, many of the leading contemporary moral philosophers who work in virtue ethics are women: Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Rosalinde Hursthouse.In the Preface to Dependent Rational Animals, MacIntyre credits feminist writers with convincing him that he had not previously paid enough attention to the role of relationality, animality, vulnerability, and dependence in human life and moral philosophy. On p. 3, MacIntyre credits feminist philosophers generally, and Virginia Held and Eva Feder Kattay specifically, with attentiveness to dependence and disability, along with an emphasis on the mother-child relationship as a paradigm for moral relationships.Beginning especially in the 1980s, several thinkers have claimed that “feminist ethics” and/or a female perspective brings a distinctive voice and set of concerns to moral philosophy, including a philosophical approach that contrasts with that of most modern moral philosophers. As we studied in the first two units of this course, the two dominant modes of moral reasoning in the modern period (Kant’s duty ethics and Mill’s utilitarianism), while differing on many points, both emphasize universal principles and impartiality; several thinkers, especially female academics and some who would consider themselves to be feminists, have questioned whether universal moral principles (like duty or utility) are a product of modern European male culture. One important challenge to modern moral philosophy has come from feminist ethics.The task for you in this essay is to consider several perspectives, and then to reflect on (and respond to) this question:Are there “female” ways of moral reasoning?Watch this 5-minute video on feminist ethics/care ethics.Look at this study from Stanford Medicine which states, “over the past 15 years or so, there’s been a sea change as new technologies have generated a growing pile of evidence that there are inherent differences in how men’s and women’s brains are wired”.

Read the link and the textbook in document 1) Reference Book Info: Title: Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services Edition: 6th (2018) Author: Jerry V. DillerTable 2-1 in your textbook indicates the shift towards a much more culturally diverse population will occur by the year 2050 (Diller, 2015). Also mentioned is that by 2030, a majority of the workforce and public school students will be Persons of Color (Diller, 2015).With the changes in demographics, Human Services Professionals will be faced with the challenge of meeting the needs of culturally diverse clients. In becoming culturally competent, the Human Services Professionals should first carefully assess the client’s demographic and cultural situation. For the discussion, consider the impact of cultural competency. Using the textbook chapter readings, the internet, and the Library, research and expand on the critical information deemed necessary in determining the needs of a culturally diverse client.Please respond to the following:What is your understanding about how the pursuit of cultural competence has changed in the helping professions? What do you think are some of the underlying reasons for these changes?In Chapter 2 on page 21, Cross et al. (1989) presents five Individual Cultural Competence Skill Areas. In which skill areas do you feel most confident in?Which areas may require substantial growth as you develop your cultural competence?What resources or experience might you seek out to develop these service delivery skills?Select one of the following NOHS Standards: 10, 17, or 18. Explain two specific ways this standard is valuable in cross-cultural service delivery.

Create an infographic teaching tool for the community educational project. View these links on how to create infographics: https://www.visme.co/makeinfographics/http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-EasilyCreate-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspxhttp://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-htSubmit an 8 X 11.5 color (one page Word or pdf. document) infographic teaching tool for your chosen community. Please also submit a reference page in APA format with at least two references you used as sources for the information on the infographic.

Refer to the “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Instructions” for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you will be developing throughout the course.You should have been working on the draft of this paper since you developed the outline early in the course.For this assignment, complete the first draft of the paper with a minimum of (1,000 to 1,200 words), structured in four parts, in which you address the content criteria provided in “Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Instructions.” Please review the rubric for this assignment under course materials or in Topic 8 as you work on this assignment to be familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Note: The final paper will have 1,500-1,700 words.The paper must include eight scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

In the Editor’s Introduction to Section One:  Theorizing Race, Racism, and Race Inequalities (textbook), we are introduced to the concept of color-blind racism which, based in the work of Bonilla-Silva (2013), is defined as “a racial ideology that explains contemporary racial inequality as the outcome of nonracial dynamics…” (Golash-Boza 2016:45). Thus, rather than linking racist ideology to structural and individual racism, we cite other causes such as, economic factors, or differences in behavior or culture. Bonilla-Silva (2013) uses several frameworks to illustrate how color-blind racism works: (1) abstract liberalism, (2) naturalization, (3) minimization of racism, and (4) cultural racism. Discuss one of these strategies in a well-developed initial post. Your initial post should include a definition of your selected strategy, and your original thoughts, and ideas on how this strategy contributes to color-blind racism. Make sure that you offer a critical analysis. Integrate the text and/or supplementary scholarly material into your initial post. If you choose to use personal experience, make sure that these experiences fit into the larger scheme of structural racism and/or individual racism. Bonilla-Silva, Eduardo. 2013. Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield. Golash-Boza, Tanya Marie. 2016. Race & Racisms: A Critical Approach, Brief Edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. _______________________________________________ Initial Posts: Each initial post should provide a substantive response to the forum question. A substantive response is based in sound critical thinking that offers a balanced, thought-provoking assessment of the forum topic. The initial post should be thorough yet concise. In order to support your views, integrate the course material, especially the text, and/or integrate outside scholarly work. Please note, the dictionary, and information from web-sites such as, Wikipedia are not scholarly sites. Initial posts should be at least 250 words.

Write a 3 to 5-page essay. Be concise and provide rationale for your ideas. Enrich your work with examples, metaphors, or allegories to illustrate your main points. 1. Use APA publication manual to cite references, format quotes, create a bibliography, etc2. Use a 12 pt font, with serifs, like Times New Roman 3. Use double space text. 5 page margins – 1″ top and bottom: 1.25″ left and right

Write an essay about the Relationship between Democrats and Republicans in America, please do not be biased at all. Please write about them in a sociological perspective. Please incorporate and include in the actual essay, at least 6 of the terms with their definitions that I have uploaded.

Identify and explain the impact of three pregnancy complications that can affect the development of infants between the ages of 0 to 2 years. Discuss how attachment style of an infant affects how they interact with others in their environment. Identify and discuss one temperament dimension described in the text that is related to infants and possible strengths of this style.