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Explain how Society and Gender as “concepts” are presented in the writings of this unit.

My prompt: Explain how Society and Gender as “concepts” are presented in the writings of this unit. Directions for Essay: I need to craft a well-developed, well-supported, researched essay of no fewer than four (4) pages based on my chosen prompt. I must type this in proper MLA format (1” margins, double-spaced, 10-12 pt. font, […]

Discuss Why there are negative stereotypes regarding the elderly in our society. How are these stereotypes formed? Can they be changed?

Does not have to be full page 1. Why there are negative stereotypes regarding the elderly in our society. How are these stereotypes formed? Can they be changed? 2. What feelings do you experience when you see a person with a visible disability (e.g. wheelchair user, person who is blind)? How do you think your […]

Explain What does the ACE study mean for our understanding of health as a society, and how might we use this information to create better health?

The required videos are The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (lecture by Dr. Vincent Felitti – ONLY watch up until the 60 min mark) AND The TED Talk by Nadine Burke Harris on Childhood Trauma. Please submit a 1-2 page response paper to the information presented in the Felitti and Burke Harris videos. Explore the question: […]

What are the predictors, motivators and enablers in fostering recycling behaviour in a society?Discuss.

Section 1 and section 2 * Clear definition on predictor, motivator and enable should be provided * The objective of this work is not stated clearly. Understood that the research question is “What are the predictors, motivators and enablers in fostering recycling behaviour in a society?” to answer that, what is the objective of this […]

Identify one element of the hard-boiled detective story and analyze a specific scene from the novel to show how and why the scene embodies the specific element of the hard-boiled detective story.

Discussion post on Chandler’s The Big Sleep (3 points) For this discussion post, you must provide at least 250 words in your response, and a short passage from the required reading as evidence/support for your analysis. Be sure to create a unique thread for your response. Remember to come back and provide one response to […]

Discuss is there white privilege and are some individuals oblivious to an advantageous position in the social structure. How can we as a society work together for equality?

Read the article and watch and the video then post your reactions to the questions: is there white privilege and are some individuals oblivious to an advantageous position in the social structure. How can we as a society work together for equality?

Why do fundamentalist and New Age religions want to transform the self and/or society? What techniques do they utilize to gain support and achieve this transformation?Explain.

Sociologists and anthropologists have identified the second half of the 20th century in America as a time of intensified apocalyptic feeling, a time when fundamentalist and New Age religions articulated new visions of world transformation and salvation. Through a comparative analysis of following two case studies answer the following questions: Why do fundamentalist and New […]

How can miscaptions be dangerous, particularly in your choice? What did you take away from this assignment regarding “truth” and “fact?”

For this essay assignment, please prepare a 3-page report (double spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, APA formatted). Your work will be evaluated based on quality, style, and content. To earn full credit, assignments must be grammatically sound and demonstrate that you have engaged the topic beyond a superficial level. Investigating A Common Misconception At the […]

Is freedom of expression available in a totalitarian society or a dictatorship? If so, what are its costs? Explain

Paper details: 5 questions Is freedom of expression an achievable goal for all people? Is it more achievable in a democracy and or open society? Does it really exist in the US? Explain your answer. Does “political correctness” allow freedom of expression or does it restrict it? Is freedom of expression available in a totalitarian […]