Track Population Paper The purpose of this assignment is to research the population of people you will work with in your track and then reflect on the historical and current social context that impacts the population. Next, it will allow you to develop an understanding of how an evidenced based intervention covered in this course […]
Category Archives: Sociology
How do these portrayals contradict and/or support existing popular narratives or ideas about the group(s) in question?
1) Watch the video to get started on a different foot: TedTalk: The Danger of a Single Story 2) Watch the approved documentaries 3) Respond accordingly: How are race and/or ethnic relations in the US represented in the documentary? How does race and/or ethnicity intersect with other positions (i.e., gender, class, nationality, etc.)? How do […]
What are your thoughts on partnership between private organizations and non-profit organizations to provide education in conflict-affected areas?
DISCUSSION 1 AND 2 DISCUSSION 1 (ANSWER QUESTIONS INDIVIDUALLY) In this week’s lecture we discuss the complexities around education in conflict-affected areas. 1) Using specific examples from the text and lecture, discuss the challenges in providing education in conflict-affected areas? 2) Why do researchers argue that education should be included as part of humanitarian aid […]
Does reading this article expand your own understanding or perspective on this issue? Explain how.
Consider the many topics you have explored throughout the course. Refer to the textbook, previous assignments, and supplemental content for ideas. Select an issue that you feel strongly about: (SOCIAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING FAMILIES) Find an article that gives a perspective on this issue that is different from your own. You may use a resource from […]
Describe the influence of social factors on mental disorders
Mental disorders 8.1 Identify common misconceptions about mental illness 8.2 Differentiate between the types of mental disorders 8.3 Describe the influence of social factors on mental disorders 8.4 Describe global mental health demographics 8.5 Evaluate social responses to mental disorders 8.6 Compare sociological models of mental illness
What does level of “social integration” have to do with suicide?
What does level of “social integration” have to do with suicide? Would you support or oppose the physician-assisted suicide law for people who suffer a terminal illness or unrelievable pain? Why or why not? How has the Internet impacted self-injury practices? Do you predict that proana and fat advocacy groups will garner much public support […]
Describe the factors influencing global patterns of suicide
7.1 Differentiate the approaches of suicidal individuals 7.2 Characterize the practice of self-injury 7.3 Analyze the social factors involved in body injury 7.4 Assess demographic trends associated with suicide 7.5 Describe the social profile of suicide bombers 7.6 Analyze social influences on suicide 7.7 Describe the factors influencing global patterns of suicide 7.8 Evaluate social […]
Which forms of abuse do you see as most relevant at present, and where/how would you recommend we begin to reduce these types of crimes?
How does a family’s economic situation affect a victim’s decision on whether to leave an abusive marriage? How is the practice of female genital mutilation an example of a social practice of a patriarchal society? Which forms of abuse do you see as most relevant at present, and where/how would you recommend we begin to […]
Analyze the causes of behaviors associated with wife abuse
6.1 Differentiate myths from the reality of family violence 6.2 Outline the extent of family violence in U.S. society 6.3 Explain the social factors associated with marital rape 6.4 Analyze the causes of behaviors associated with wife abuse 6.5 Describe social factors related to child abuse 6.6 Identify risk factors for elder abuse 6.7 Describe […]
Identify factors that affect a rape survivor’s responses to rape
Perpetuate rape culture 5.1.Describe the major social patterns associated with rape 5.2 Identify factors that affect a rape survivor’s responses to rape 5.3 Identify social factors that perpetuate rape culture 5.4 Explain the global perspective on wartime rape 5.5 Compare theories on why men rape women 5.6 Summarize social factors associated with the rape of […]
