For this film review, you are to observe and discuss some of the same issues that we heard about running for public office. What does it take to win an election when you are minority? How do you organize your campaign? Why are community groups/organization important to campaigns? We have studied organizations that helped our […]
Category Archives: Sociology
Explain what information and data is essential to having a conversation about this issue.
STEP 1: Find a podcast with sociological themes and discussions. Listen to at least three episodes of the podcast and take notes as you listen. You may use this link to find sociological podcasts that are of interest to you, or you can use your own listening service to find an appropriate podcast. https://journals.sagepub.com/page/soc/podcasts STEP […]
Do you agree with the stance that American education system is lagging behind other countries in India and China-Why?
Discussion 1 and 2 DISCUSSION 2 (ANSWER THE QUESTIONS SEPARATELY) 1) The film “2 million minutes” compares the lives of high school students in US, India, and China. Using specific examples from the film discuss the ways in which students perceive and approach education and schooling? Describe key similarities and differences between these country’s education […]
Explain how the public global issue affects the private lives of individuals two different nations or regions of the world
The final essay, the third discussion question, and the quiz on genocide are the last assignments for the course. The final essay will be due December 2nd. The assignment is as follows: Throughout this course you have been presented with sociological perspectives and concepts applied to real world global situations and issues. You have seen […]
How are gender and race similar and how are they different, in terms of how they impact equality in our society?
Paper 13 Our society is gendered and raced. That is, both categories can work against equality for particular groups. How are gender and race similar and how are they different, in terms of how they impact equality in our society?
Does posting something on social media truly represent the same caliber of commitment and action to fighting injustices compared to participating in a march or conducting a sit-in?
Students and Social Change During the 1960s and 1970s, U.S. college students oftentimes protested raising concerns over unjust social conditions in society such as racism and sexism. They would hold protests, picket, or even march on the Mall in Washington D.C. During this period of history, some social change was birthed throughout the colleges and […]
Do you believe it is ethical to make money, i.e., profit, from people who are sick?
Healthcare as a For-Profit Business American healthcare, specifically hospitals, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies, in the United States make millions and millions, and in some cases billions and billions of dollars in profit annually. Healthcare is one of the largest and most profitable industries in the U.S. The number one reason why most Americans go bankrupt […]
Why are you supportive of that particular religion(s) being promoted and not other religions?
Separation of Church and Public Education Separation of church and state has long been a hotly debated issue in the United States. In addition, so has the separation of church and public education. note, the basis of this discussion is based on public and not private education. Here’s a modern day example. In the state […]
Discuss Synthetic Marijuana and Hallucinogens such as K2, Ecstasy, Molly.
The Science of Addiction: Drug Use and Abuse Discuss Synthetic Marijuana and Hallucinogens such as K2, Ecstasy, Molly. Discuss in terms of similarities and differences and the dangers as related to addiction and psychological distress.
How does race, gender or social class influence the achievement scores, dropout rates or graduation rates of disadvantages populations?
Demographic Trends in Social Institutions and Social Change Purpose According to the conflict perspective, social institutions promote social inequality and the status quo for the benefit of certain populations and conversely, for the disadvantage of others. Demographic trends refer to patterns of change that pertain to populations within society which may reflect systems of inequality […]
