Category: Sociology

Good evening,
This is to remind you that your THIRD and final Inquiry Paper is due on Wednesday, June 19 , 2024. The focus of this paper is on Globalization. Please remember to follow the Inquiry Paper Guidelines and respond to all questions. In your introduction, you may want to define what your topic is, why you selected this topic and the influences that caused you to select this specific topic. Please also include your assumptions when you first began investigating this topic. Perhaps your choice has been influenced by something that you learned in another class.
Your paper should include a summary of the information that you located and learned regarding your topic, what was most interesting or appealing to you, and explain what it was and why it was important. Please also comment on information that was disturbing, unexpected, or surprising about this topic. What was it and why was it disturbing, unexpected, and or surprising?
As you end your paper, please reflect on the validity of your assumptions, whether were they true or false, and, how this investigation or inquiry has changed your thinking about this topic.
Your final comments should include what additional information you would like to learn about this topic. Consider what you have learned and what you would like to learn about this topic. Please describe how this new knowledge may expand your perspective, outlook, or your personal views in a new way; or how it may lead to the investigation of a related topic. 
I look forward to reading your papers.
Prof. Nancy
Inquiry Paper Guidelines
Nancy Donohue-Berthiaume
Select a topic that is of great interest to you. This topic should be something that will maintain your interest during the course and perhaps longer.
Once your Inquiry Paper topic has been approved, each page paper should include all of the following information:
1. What the topic is, that is, how you have defined the subject of your interest.
2. Why did you choose this topic?
3. What are/were your assumptions when you first began investigating this topic?
4. The information that you found regarding the topic.
5. What did you find most interesting about this topic?
6. What did you find most disturbing about this topic?
7. What did you find that was most surprising about this topic?
8. What are your final remarks/conclusions regarding this topic? Were your initial assumptions proven true or false? Why or why not?
9. What additional information would you like to learn about this topic?
10.  What was the most important thing that you learned from this Inquiry Paper assignment and how will you incorporate what you have learned into your overall life experience?
Each paper should have
1. An introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion
2. A bibliography page using the APA format listing at least four sources: books, professional journals, reliable websites
3. Appropriate in-text citations using APA format
Posted by: Nancy Berthiaume
Posted to: SOC101_S124_B1 Intro Sociology (Principles)

This is a discussion board post, with two prompts. Please provide a detailed response responding to the discussion prompts. 

Instructions
Please see the attached assignment guidelines. Also attached are two strong sample assignments from previous students who agreed to share their work. Here is a video walk through of the assignment. 

Sociology Midterm Presentation: Exploring Sociological Imagination
Objective:
Harness your sociological imagination to explore how society shapes and influences individual experiences and vice versa. Present your findings in a creative and engaging way!
Assignment Instructions:
Choose Your Topic:
Select a topic that interests you within the realm of sociology. This could be anything from the impact of social media on relationships, the sociology of fashion, changes in family structures, or the influence of culture on eating habits. Ensure your topic allows you to explore both individual experiences and societal influences.
Research:
Dive into a mixture of academic sources, current news articles, and multimedia resources to gather diverse perspectives on your chosen topic. Focus on how sociological theories and concepts apply to your topic.
Presentation Format:
Duration: 5-7 minutes
Visual Aids: Use PowerPoint, Prezi, or any other visual aid software to create a compelling presentation.
Creative Element: Include at least one creative element in your presentation. This could be a short video clip, an interactive poll with your audience, a role-play scenario, or even a mini-game related to your topic.
Discussion Questions:
Prepare two discussion questions to engage your classmates at the end of your presentation. These questions should provoke thought and discussion relating to your topic and the broader implications for society.
Reflection:
Conclude your presentation with a personal reflection on how researching and presenting on this topic has influenced your understanding of the role of individuals and society.
Practice:
Practice your presentation multiple times to ensure smooth delivery and adherence to the time limit. Consider asking for feedback from friends or family before the actual presentation.
Outline: Sociology Midterm Presentation
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: [Presentation Title]
Subtitle: Exploring Sociological Imagination
Presenter’s Name: [Your Name]
Class: Introduction to Sociology
Date: [Presentation Date]
Slide 2: Introduction
Briefly introduce the topic.
State why this topic is important in the study of sociology.
Mention the sociological theories or concepts you will be discussing.
Slide 3: Choosing the Topic
Explain why you chose this specific topic.
Mention any personal connection or interest if applicable.
Outline the main questions or issues your presentation will address.
Slide 4: Sociological Theories and Concepts
List and briefly explain the key sociological theories and concepts relevant to your topic.
Use bullet points or diagrams to illustrate these concepts clearly.
Slide 5: Research Findings
Highlight key findings from your research.
Use graphs, charts, or images to support your data.
Discuss how these findings relate to your topic and the broader sociological implications.
Slide 6: Case Study or Example
Present a case study or an example that illustrates your topic in action.
Discuss how this example demonstrates the interaction between individual experiences and societal influences.
Slide 7: Creative Element
Introduce your creative element (e.g., a short video clip, an interactive poll, a role-play scenario).
Explain how this element helps illustrate or deepen understanding of your topic.
Slide 8: Discussion Questions
Pose two thought-provoking questions to your classmates.
These should be designed to spark discussion and encourage deeper thinking about your topic.
Slide 9: Conclusion and Reflection
Summarize the key points of your presentation.
Share your personal reflection on how researching and presenting this topic has impacted your understanding of sociology.
Slide 10: Q&A
Open the floor for questions from the audience.
Be prepared to elaborate on any aspect of your presentation based on audience queries.
Slide 11: References
List all sources used in your research.
Ensure proper citation format as per your instructor’s requirements.

– Follow the guidelines CLOSELY and connect the chosen current event to the attached reading on “Color-Blind Racism”
– Include a bibliography with at least 2 sources at the end

Written Assignment: This assignment requires you to write a paper on a sociological topic of your choice. The paper should be between 5-6 double spaced pages. The paper should take a position/make an argument and demonstrate a degree of critical analysis. Papers should include a proper introduction with a thesis statement, conclusion and sections of the paper with an argumentative structure. You may wish to use subheadings to break up your work. In addition, the paper should include a title page and a reference page that has correct citations for each of the articles selected. The paper must include a minimum of five scholarlyjournal articles from sociological academic journals. Examples of scholarly journals in sociology include Canadian Journal of Sociology, Deviant Behavior, Social Problems, Gender & Society, and Social Forces, among many others. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your articles please check with me. I am also happy to recommend specific journals depending on your topic.
I HAVE ATTACHED MY ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY WITH FEEDBACK. PLEASE LOOK AT THE FEEDBACK AND THEN WRITE THE PAPER.

please write a discussion post to this question ” 
Said’s critique of the concept of Orientalism have been foundational to shaping contemporary discussions of power and representation of postcolonial identities. Offer a quote from the text that you find most powerful in providing an analytical framework for a racial or racialized postcolonial relationship of domination or subjugation that continues in 2024 (hint: think about dynamics not only for the people of formerly colonized lands but also their treatment in the lands of former colonizers).
After the reading Read: Introduction, Chapter 1, 2, 3 of Said, Edward W. Orientalism

Chapter 11- Adult Perpetrators (p.270-274) addresses the issue of Law enforcement and Military personnel offenders. Read those pages then find an online article that addresses the above topic and write a comparative essay where you discuss the similarities and/ or differences and what if any, are the intervention/ preventive measures put in place to assist the victim and the perpetrator.

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Instructions
For this assignment, you will need to watch the film Out In The Night. This can be accessed for free with your GSU login details here: https://gsu.kanopy.com/video/out-night
Responses should be 2-3 pages (no more than 3 pages) and should include a response to each question.
Responses must include at least 2 references to previous readings.
Answer the following questions: (1) Why were these women criminalized? (2) How were they criminalized? (3) Was the media biased? If so, how? (4) Why were these women not seen as victims? Was it because of their race, gender, class or sexuality? Or was it all of those factors? (5) How was evidence used in court? Was the evidence truthful? (6) Do you think the sentences were justified? Explain your answer.
You will watch the film answer the questions and reference the attached files. Each response has to reference the previous readings. 

In a two-pronged essay, please (1) analyze the successes and failures of the U.S. labor movement during the 20th Century, and (2) discuss what leaders in our country today–whether they are labor leaders, political leaders, business leaders, or something else–can learn from the 20th Century U.S. labor movement’s challenges, mishaps, and successes. 
Please follow the instructions listed below when crafting your response essay:
Your paper should be three or more pages in length (double-spaced).
Use 12-point, Times New Roman font.
Use 1” margins.
Type your name, the course, my name, and the due date in the upper left-hand corner of your paper.
Create an original title for your paper that reflects its content.
Include a header or footer that numbers the pages of your essay.
Although you are welcome to draw from outside sources, your paper must cite at least two sources from the “Unions and the Labor Movement” and “Work in the New Millennium” units of the course syllabus.
Make a bibliography and use parenthetical citations where appropriate. You should use American Sociological Association (ASA) guidelines. I have listed the full citation information for the relevant readings along with formatting instructions at the bottom of this page.