Description How is technology changing the way we interact—for better AND for worse? Be specific. Explain the value of solitude, and how tech and social media undermine that. Explain the problems that tech causes for family, friendships, and romance. (1 different paragraph for each) What do these problems mean for our relationships? What different things should we do?
Description Step 1: Your Post Your submission for this step is worth 5 points. Instructions During Week 4 you took the Quiz: Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) vs. Popular Sources, which introduced you to scholarly (academic) sources and to how they differ from popular sources. You also learned what "peer-review" means and what the peer review process entails. For this assignment, you will be discussing summaries of scholarly (academic) sources. To do so, you will be choosing a summary from a website called Discoveries, which is an online source of summaries of new sociological research that has been published in academic journals. The summaries are written by the graduate editorial board of The Society PagesLinks to an external site., which is an “open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota.” You can read more about The Society Pages at thesocietypages.org. Do the following... First, go to Discoveries by clicking hereLinks to an external site.. Then, you can either scroll down through the page that appears and move through subsequent pages by clicking on the page numbers at the bottom, or you can click on the dropdown menu under "Categories" to select a category you are interested in. This will take you to all the summaries that are related to that topic. Please see the image below so that you are sure to go to the correct drop down menu -- this image shows a red arrow labeled "CLICK HERE," showing you where the correct drop down menu is (make sure you do not click on the search box that I've labeled "NOT here"). Then, select a summary you would like to focus on for this assignment. Once you have chosen the summary, be sure to click on the title of the summary so that you are able to read it entirely and so that you have the link to that specific article. Then read the summary and answer the following questions about it: Questions: Scroll down to click the "Reply" button. You will then see a text box, where you will write your answers to the following questions. After you have finished typing your answers, click "Post Reply" (the blue box on the bottom right corner of the text box). If you need more help on how to reply to these questions on a discussion board, click hereLinks to an external site.. After you have posted your answers to the following questions, you will see your classmates' answers. You are then ready to do Step 2 below. Please provide your answers to the following questions in numbered/lettered format as the questions are indicated. What is the title and and names of the author(s) of the summary? Copy and paste the link of the summary. NOTE: to get the link, you need to first click on the title of the summary itself. Describe why you selected this summary. What interests you about it? What is the title of the scholarly article that is being summarized and what year was it published? This information should be provided under the title of the summary and above the picture. For example, in the image I posted above, the title of the scholarly article is "Noncitizen Justice: The Criminal Case Processing of Non-US Citizens in Texas and California" and the authors are Michael T. Light, Jason P Robey and Jungmyung Kim. Re-read the introduction paragraph of the summary. Did you find it engaging? Why or why not? How do you think the author tried to engage you as a reader? Now re-read the rest of the summary. What was the research question of scholarly article that is being summarized? In other words, what did the authors of the scholarly article being summarized want to find out with their study? What research methods did the authors of the scholarly article being summarized use for their study? How is this related to what you read or watched this week in either the assigned sections of the Research Methods chapter or the additional content I posted (Why are Research Methods Important? and What are the Sociological Research Methods?). Be sure to cite/indicate which source you are getting the information from. What were the findings of the study in the scholarly article being summarized? Why should we care about these findings? In at least 3 sentences, tell us your thoughts or feelings about this summary. Step 2: Respond to Your Classmates This step is worth 5 points. Circle back to this discussion board and read through your classmates' answers to Step 1. RESPOND TO AT LEAST 2 OF YOUR CLASSMATES BY DOING THE FOLLOWING: Respond to classmates that do not already have a lot of responses. Do the following in your response to your classmates: Validate your classmate's reasons for selecting this summary and/or their thoughts and feelings about the summary. What is one thing you learned from reading your classmate's summary?
Description Watch: http://wwnpag.es/sbtn6Links to an external site. Answer: According to Chapter 6, what do you consider to be one of the most significant regulations of sexuality and how does it contribute to inequality? Examine 1 observation you made in regard to sexuality, relationships, and the family connecting the short clip above. Ask 1 question about something that you might not have a full understanding of or that you think would create further discussion.
Description Sociologists use the concept "relativity of deviance" to describe how acts of deviance can vary among groups, often within the same society. Thus, it is not the act itself, but rather how a group labels and responds to an act that determines if the act is deviant in society. Consider the recent policy from the National Football League (NFL) regarding players standing for the national anthem. NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer. (The policy is currently on hold as of July 2018). The policy subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other team personnel do not show respect for the anthem. That includes any attempt to sit or kneel, as dozens of players have done during the past two seasons to protest racial inequality and police brutality. Those teams also will have the option to fine any team personnel, including players, for the infraction. This discussion will require you to apply three sociological concepts and/or theories related to deviance to analyze the existing tension regarding the National Anthem during NFL games. How can the policy be viewed as “deviant” from multiple sides of this discussion. Consider the perspective of the thirty-two team owners, the players and the fans who purchase tickets to the game and subscribe to football packages each season.
Description What seem to be some of the common features of white nationalist and right-wing populist organizations and movements? What do you notice thus far about the significance of gender in white right politics? Your essay should incorporate and cite the film "White Noise" (screened in class), and all 3 of the required reserve readings from 1/22 (Bjork-James, American Nazi Party, and Minna Stern). The essay should be around 850 words The course reserve readings: - "White Sexual Politics" by Sophie Bjork-James - "Gender and the Far-right in the United States: Female Extremists and the Mainstreaming of Contemporary White Nationalism" by Alexandra Minna Stern - "What We Stand For" - American Nazi Party The film "White Noise" by Daniel Lombroso should also be incorporated
Description Part 1- the book report should be clearly divided in three parts. Each part should be about two or more pages. Part one will be about the research methods used by the author. Part two will give examples of the struggles of people in lower-level jobs based on research done by the author. Part three will discuss the conclusions reached by the author and your ideas as to what can be done to improve life for the poor. Each part is worth 33 percent of your paper.
Description Introduction Reflection is an integral part of the learning process. It allows us to learn more about ourselves, and the subject matter we are learning and improves academic skills. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the content you learned in this course and apply it to the real world. Remember to view the assignment rubric (see below) before completing the assignment. Assignment Instructions Review the module activities and resources. Write a reflection that includes the following information: What did you learn about society, social structure, social institutions, and socialization in this course? How can you be a change agent and part of social change? Have you been part of any social movements in your lifetime? What social movement stood out the most to you? How will you apply this knowledge to your courses and future career?
Description You will be asked to choose a film and discuss how different concepts and readings from the course can be applied to the film. The film you will be doing is 10 Things I hate about you. A basic outline of the final essay requirement is listed on the syllabus. Here are some additional points to keep in mind as you’re putting your essay together: 1) Pick a film of your choice. I've listed many good options on the syllabus, but you can pick any film that you think is applicable to the class (aside from “Little Miss Sunshine,” which we're watching and discussing as a class). You should not pick the same film as your friends, and you should work independently, without the consultation of anyone else from class. 2) In your essay, you should focus on CONCEPTS (i.e., terms from class notes, such as “the stopping rule” to give one example), THEORIES, and READINGS from class. An "A" paper will have a detailed discussion of at least 7 CONCEPTS, 6 THEORIES, and 5 READINGS, although these are minimums and you're welcome to add more. Going through the plot of the film in chronological order is often helpful to keep the essay on track, but a full recap of the plot is not necessary, nor is a lot of detail about the film or characters. Just discuss the most pertinent points related to class.
