Discussion Forum: Macrosociology & Microsociology Sociologists are interesting in understanding two levels of social life: structure interaction and social structure. As such, they employ two levels of analysis that we refer to as microsociology (used to examine social interaction) and macrosociology (used to examine social structure) This Forum allow you to discuss usefulness of microsociology […]
Category Archives: Sociology
What role might holidays and festivals play in creating social solidarity and/or social conflict in society?
Culture and Society People celebrate many holidays and festivals that are imbued with meaning. For your main post this week, include the following two parts: Part 1. Choose a festival or holiday with which you are familiar. Based on your study of the Week 3 learning resources (UMGC, n.d.), explain some key aspects of the […]
How do men and women perceive the transition to parenthood differently, and how does it affect their relationship satisfaction?
Read: Transition to Parenthood Watch: https://youtu.be/jOsX_HnJtHU https://youtu.be/KvbajNOETR0 https://youtu.be/PBYdvMtoYns https://youtu.be/cul4L441x9o Prompt: In the social sciences, the “transition to parenthood” begins when a couple becomes pregnant for the first time and lasts until the child is about two. What are the relationship challenges that are encountered during the transition to parenthood? How do men and women perceive […]
What benefits do you think an active sex life might provide in the last stages of life or with chronic illness?
Watch: Sex, Chronic Illness and Cancer (Navigate to chapter 14 in MindTap. Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit). Interview with European oncosexologist Dr. Woet Gianotten. Dr. Carroll’s Notebook for Chapter 14 is on page 373 of the provided textbook https://youtu.be/_gpqEgnelGo https://youtu.be/hkasj0bNbTY Prompt: Do you believe that a person diagnosed with cancer or another life-limiting […]
How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship?
Read or Listen: https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/nonverbal-communication (pay attention to the parts on microexpressions & gestures) Watch: Perspectives on Communication video (Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit of Chapter 3. Click Perspectives on Communication to access the video.) How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship? How […]
Discuss some of the changes in American families over the past several decades and how these changes necessitate a change to the definition of family.
Family definition How will you define family? Discuss some of the changes in American families over the past several decades and how these changes necessitate a change to the definition of family. Using ecological, sociological, and historical perspectives how has the economic recession that began in 2008 affected parents who are trying to support households, […]
What would you hope to gain from this kind of placement?
Self in practice Topic: Social Service Workers work in many different kinds of settings with a diverse range of people facing a variety of circumstances. Many of us have come to this field because of our own social locations and lived experiences. It is important to recognize in what ways these may inform our decision […]
Discuss how you would handle the situation. Include two examples of what you would say and to whom.
Respond, in 2-3 pages, to the following scenario as indicated below:Jim, a case manager in a public child welfare agency, noticed that one of his colleagues, Tom, occasionally came to work with what smelled like alcohol on his breath. The two had worked together for several years, were friendly, and sometimes shared cases and performed […]
Why is this power resource more appropriate for your approach to practice and advocacy than others?
Social work policy and analysis Post a brief description of why it is important for social workers to be familiar with power dynamics when working with decision makers. In your description, address the following: Identify the power resource you selected for use in your practice and advocacy. Explain the resource you selected. How does this power […]
Write a 3-page letter to a family member or friend to inform them of the experiences of transgender women and how society and various institutions have treated them historically and currently.
Transgender Women 1. Write a 3-page letter to a family member or friend to inform them of the experiences of transgender women and how society and various institutions have treated them historically and currently. 2.Include intersectional analysis to discuss how the group experiences vary 3. Students may choose the format of the letter.
