Decolonizing Human rights It’s an Interrogation essay answering the following questions…. 1.What are the main points of the texts? Be specific. 2. A clarifying question about something that you did not understand or would like to hear/say more about. 3. In two or three sentences cite how the texts of the day are relevant to […]
Category Archives: Sociology
Discuss the different attitudes and views about the problem (as outlined in your research).
Social problems, by definition, have social causes and, rather than individually, need to be addressed on a larger social level. Analyzing social problems help us as a society understand the issue, identify a cause, pose solutions, and provide remedy where needed. While combatting social issues, such as discrimination or environmental degradation, may seem overwhelming, sociological […]
How should these policies be amended to alleviate racial tensions and promote social justice?
Week 5 Discussion Respond to any 2 of the following prompts in an original discussion post. Prompts: 1.How has racism evolved over time? How does racism now contrast to the 1950s and earlier? Explain your stance with examples. Next, explain the difference between individual-level racism and institutional racism and provide examples for both types. Lastly, […]
Provide two explanations for why the cultural perspective may have better explained the findings than the social integration perspective.
Q1. Findings from Cabrera et al. (2019) found that the cultural perspective, rather than the social integration theory, better explained the findings that foreign-born Latina mothers were more likely to remain in stable family structures than U.S.-born Latina mothers. Provide two explanations for why the cultural perspective may have better explained the findings than the […]
What does this tell you about yourself and who you are, and the opportunities you have/have not had?
Social Class Think Piece Topic: Explore your social class position. How did you come to understand your class position in society? Explore and discuss factors which influenced this process (for example, life experiences and opportunities, family, friends, school – teachers/classmates, media). Reflect on the many aspects and experiences of your life and how they have […]
Does it make sense that poverty is in the eye of the beholder?
Week 4 Discussion Respond to any 1 prompt from each chapter in an original discussion. Prompts: Chapter 9 – Social Stratification in the United States Track the social stratification of your family tree. Compare the social standing between you, your parents, and your grandparents. What social traits were handed down by your forebears? Are there […]
how are groups and/or individuals influenced by some of the social forces we are discussing in class?
to understand how contemporary events can be examined and analyzed using sociological theories/frameworks and the sociological imagination. Explain how the article subject matter relates to and/or can be analyzed through major sociological concepts (sociological perspective, sociological imagination etc.), sociological frameworks and/or sociological theories that we have discussed in class. In the article/subject area you have […]
How can we prevent participatory budget deliberations from perpetuating existing inequalities?
Budgeting justice Read Celena Su’s article on Budgeting Justice Questions: Describe, in your own words, the meaning of participatory budget building (1-2 sentences) How is participatory budgeting different from electoral politics? (1-2 sentences) What types of problems can participatory budgeting entail? (1-2 sentences) Su (2022) mentions that, in general, native-born white residents have more income, […]
Which of these powers do you think are most frequently abused?
Police officers powers in Canada The paper should refer to Canadian law, examples, explanation Police officers are granted three basic powers under the Criminal Code powers with respect to arrest and detention, search and seizure, and the use of force. Which of these powers is most controversial, and why? Draw on at least two scholarly […]
What do you want to remember from this week’s class after the semester is over? Explain why.
Part 1: Must Complete Each Week Select a quote from one of the readings from this week that you find the most interesting, confusing or thought-provoking and explain why. (Just one quote from one article. You do not have to choose a quote from every article due for that week). Part 2: Other Questions to […]
