Technology Now that you have been introduced to the many concepts that technology affects the world, it is now your turn to demonstrate your knowledge of the way digital sociology is involved in the employment industry. Using material from the lecture as well as additional resources, and in 3-5 pages do the following: How has […]
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Which framework serves as the film’s theoretical foundation, without being explicitly mentioned in the film? Identify one theoretical framework that is central to the film’s approach and outline ways in which the film utilizes it.
Media Documentary Film: This film is a documentary about the impact of media on children and youth. It is available as a streaming video on the MacEwan library website. Barbaro, B. and J. Earp (Directors). (2008). Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood. Media Education Foundation. (Running Time: 67 min). Respond to both of the following […]
What is something that food activists have been done to try to address some of those problems?
Food/Culture in Global Society Writing Prompt Give an example of how race, economic class, and gender impact one’s access to food or working in food industries. What is something that food activists have been done to try to address some of those problems? In what ways have those efforts been successful and in what ways […]
How does Hunter react when confronted by the harm of his actions and how does he justify his actions?
Abuse online: Trolling, bullying and revenge porn, explain this aspect of the topic, drawing on academic theories/literature. This is why we can’t have nice things: mapping the relationship between online trolling and mainstream culture’ by Phillips. What are the key features of ‘lulz fetishism’? What role is played by emotion ? What is ‘emotional firewalling’? […]
What is a commodity chain, and how does this conceptual device help us to better understand the social relations that undergird our food system?
Labor and the Food System As you learned this week, there is a disjunction between the relatively low prices consumers pay for food in the global north, and the conditions under which people in the global south labor to bring us that food. We’re exploring this disjuncture in this week’s materials, focusing specifically on what […]
When did each group come to the United States-WHy did they come-How were their experiences similar or different from each other?
In a one (single spaced) or two (double spaced) page essay compare the immigration patterns from two Asian groups described in your text. Along with your text, you can use outside sources. When did each group come to the United States? WHy did they come? How were their experiences similar or different from each other?
What was her childhood like living with two alcoholic parents-What concerns/worries did she experience as a child?
Instructions: Select one (1) of the characters listed below. Assume that position and create a narrative that respond to the questions. Note the following: The purpose of this assignment is for you to reflect on the mindset of those individuals mentioned below and try to answer why they have engaged in those drug-related behaviors. You […]
What messages do you think the media are delivering to the public about drug use? Bear in mind that media can include television, print media (ex. magazines, newspapers, books), radio, music and social media.
Questions: 1) What are your feelings about illegal drug use? Do you think there is such a thing as “responsible” use of illegal drugs? If so, explain. 2) Have you ever used an illegal drug (s)? If you have, describe how and why you have used the drug(s). If you have never used an illegal […]
Describe the difference between Multicultural Ethical Commitment and Multicultural Ethical Awareness and discuss how they support each other in ethical decision making.
Describe the difference between Multicultural Ethical Commitment and Multicultural Ethical Awareness and discuss how they support each other in ethical decision making. Students are to submit the writing assignment in essay form with appropriate citation of resources (textbook, internet articles, video, etc.) used.
How might you apply what you’ve learned thus far in the course about the development of the modern food system to explain the global economic factors shaping labor exploitation in Thailand and the United States?
Labor and the Food System As you learned this week, there is a disjunction between the relatively low prices consumers pay for food in the global north, and the conditions under which people in the global south labor to bring us that food. We’re exploring this disjuncture in this week’s materials, focusing specifically on what […]
