GUIDELINES FOR PAPER This paper ask that you offer your insights into the novel, Of Women and Salt The maximum summary you should write is half a page, and then I should like you to think of two or three points in the novel that struck you, especially as they relate to the course, or development, or current events or all three! Your paper will be stronger if you draw on readings from the course, they will be provided at the bottom.
Soc 400- wk 6* Overview There are four Reflective Journal activities in the course, in Weeks 1, 3, 6, and 10. In each journal, you will use your writing, critical thinking, self-awareness, and social awareness skills to reflect on your experiences and opinions. As you read the course resources, participate in discussions, and work on your assignments, the journals may reflect shifts in your opinions or your approaches to issues and topics. Preparation Chapter 7 in the textbook describes some of the basic beliefs underpinning Native American spirituality and tradition. Reflect on ways in which Native Americans' strong belief systems and cultural traditions shape everything from personal identity to ideas about self-governance. How might that make cultural assimilation to mainstream society particularly challenging or even undesirable for some Native Americans?
The ways in which people think about and experience gender differs depending on race, class, and sexuality, among other factors. For this discussion you only have to read Chapter 5 in the book, however this short video may also help you understand the concept of intersectionality. After reviewing the resources, please answer the following questions: What is the theory of intersectionality and what does it mean when you apply it to gender inequality? Analyze the issue of pay inequity from an intersectional framework. Be sure to include race, sexuality, physical ability, and class in your analysis.
For this discussion you should read Chapter 4 in the text book on gender as a performance, and also read the article Bullying and "Doing" Gender and review the website Doing GenderBased on your review of these resources, please address the following: What does “doing gender” mean? What are examples of “doing gender” that you see every day? Describe at least two ways that we learn how to appropriately perform our gender. What is one way that you, in the past week, have “done” gender?
The purpose of this assignment is to stimulate your personal thinking, encourage you to express ideas, and examine your thoughts critically on the discussions of cultural competency. It is your personal reaction to information presented in class together with our own readings in multicultural issues. You can reflect on your own cultural background and how those experiences have influenced your attitudes, values, and biases during counseling process. This assignment will be evaluated according to the following domains: (a) Brief autobiographical sketch: National origin(s), ethnicity, racial identity(ies), number of generations the family has lived in the United States, and religious beliefs/affiliations (in the family as well as personal). Other aspects you might want to include: age, socioeconomic status, marital status, gender, and/or sexual orientation. (b) Self-Reflection: Compare your own cultural background to the dominant culture in America, and discuss how biases, stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination, power, and privilege have impacted your development (e.g., socioeconomic status, ethnicity, religion, gender, etc.). Make sure to utilize concepts covered in the textbook and/or supplemental material.
When completing your essay, you must provide in-text citations for any work that is directly quoted or paraphrased. When writing your essay, respond to the prompt thoroughly, and completely.
Here is the reading: - Commerce and Coalitions: How Trade Affects Domestic Political Alignments Ronald Rogowski: the introduction chapter and the chapters 6,7 - Hiscox , Michael international trade and politics conflict: chapter 1-3 -The Determinants of Tariff and Nontariff Trade Restrictions in the United States -Lohmann , divided government and US trade policy
Each political concept should be normative and should each be a paragraph each. Citizenship: Political Obligation: Altruism: Patriotism: Question: Based on the definitions of Citizenship, Political Obligation, Altruism, and patriotism, provide your normative perspective of the ideal membership of individuals in the political community.
