Sociological Imagination C. Wright Mills coined the phase “the Sociolocal Imagination” and discussed it as helping us understand “the Intersection of Biography and History”. This is powerful stuff! The understanding of our individual lives within the context of large historical, social and economic factors. Here we are in 2021/22, in the midst of the first […]
Category Archives: Sociology
How does this consumption style reflect class culture, specifically level of income-taste?
Consumption Style and Status Rank Question 3: Consumption Style and Status Rank 3) Interview someone who is consciously styling their lives for prestige or “distinction” on the basis of consumption. Answer questions below to see this as a “social fact”. •What is the basis of prestige claims (e.g., clothing, cars, jewelry, cuisine, travel and vacations, […]
How can recognizing the ways we participate in perpetuating inequality move us toward a more equal society-Describe-provide an example.
Writer’s Choice What can we do as individuals to address and achieve social change? In your essay, you should also answer the following three questions: Hill Collins (see readings) argues that we often fail to see how our own ideas and behaviors perpetuate some else’s oppression. Can you think of some ideas or behaviors (your […]
Which country’s health care system should be used to reform the U.S.’s current health care system?
WATCH: Documentary — Frontline: Sick Around the World (2008) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/sickaroundtheworld/ Answer the following: While keeping in mind that “Sick Around the World” was filmed prior to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which country’s health care system should be used to reform the U.S.’s current health care system? You may use a […]
How is this conceived by people who live in the area, services, policy makers-the wider world.
Theme of culture and environment. Crime in Milton area of Glasgow Look into how this concern relate to theory of Culture and Environment. You can choose one you want to explore more. Why is this aspect or issue important here? Compare it to the wider area of Glasgow ( that is go outside Milton). Give […]
Did you meet your goal-How difficult was it to work on the objectives each week to work toward your goal?
Submit a two-three page paper stating your goal and objectives from week 6, attach your tracking log, and report your findings. Then answer the following questions: Did you meet your goal? How difficult was it to work on the objectives each week to work toward your goal? Were you able to track your progress each […]
How do you think that the knowledge of this class will help you in your professional career?
One of the most important parts of professional development in any field is honest self-reflection. Before the end of class, let’s reflect on that what you learned and how you can use it. Take a few moments to address the following questions about the class and the information you learned. The class objective has been […]
Discuss the challenges-possibilities of industrialization of the contemporary Caribbean
Industrial Sociology Discuss the challenges and possibilities of industrialization of the contemporary Caribbean
What does Rodriguez describe as the “coloniality of migration”-how colonial European history relates to the current phenomenon described as “refugee crisis?”
Answer each question in 50 – 70 words: 1) Based on the Documentary on Women’s Liberation Movement, what were the issues that the movement brought up and how did the movement try to achieve its goals? Today, how far you think we have come and what remains to be done with regard to women’s right? […]
Explain how political perspectives used in medical sociology are linked to patterns of health providing an example of one factor that influences health chances
Poverty and Health Describe two sociological approaches to poverty and health AC 11.2: Explain how Social Scientists’ research and government initiatives have provided greater insight into the link between poverty and health AC 21.1: Explain how political perspectives used in medical sociology are linked to patterns of health providing an example of one factor that […]
