Category: Sociology

After reviewing these videos, please address the questions below.
The video highlights the Hijras, or third sex, in India. How would a Hijra person be categorized here in the United States – as male or female? Explain your answer by describing the criteria you used to select either male or female and not the other. Even though Indian society recognizes the Hijras as a third sex, they are marginalized and discriminated against in society. In some modern Indonesian villages, on the other hand, five genders are recognized and those that transcend traditional sexes are celebrate, and even worshiped. Explain how you could use these two examples as evidence that gender is socially constructed? Use evidence from the video to back up your answer.
Using the Albanian “sworn virgins” as an example, describe how social context (the historical period and/or cultural norms) can lead to the creation of more than two genders. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

Complete the quiz in a Word document. This is an open book quiz. The answer to each question must be 100-125 words.

Part 1: Social Group Observation
Imagine you are a sociologist who is researching the behavior of social groups in social settings.
Conduct an in-person observation in a setting where a group of people gather. Examples of places with groups include malls, grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, schools, employee break rooms, parking lots, pubs, sporting events, or your local neighborhood.
Station yourself in a safe location where you can observe people for 30–60 minutes without having to approach or engage them. You will just observe people, not interact with them.
Use the Social Group Observation Template to collect field notes on the following data about the individuals in your observation, as you perceive it:
Gender/sex
Race/ethnicity
Age
Note: Your numbers do not need to be exact but try to make them as accurate as possible. You do not need to submit your field notes with your assignment—they are for you to reference as a guide during your observation.
Part 2: Findings
Write a 350- to 525-word explanation of your observation findings. Do the following information in your discussion:
Describe the setting for your observation, including the location, time of day (morning, afternoon, evening), and the weather, if relevant.
Describe the patterns of group behavior you observed that may have been influenced by each of the following factors:
Setting
Gender/sex
Race/ethnicity
Age
Describe any cultural norms you may have observed in the social groups.
Explain any social or economic factors that may have influenced the dynamics of the social groups.
Explain how observing social patterns and group dynamics may help you succeed in culturally diverse environments.
Submit your written findings for this assignment

its for an assignment university examn. Its about visual culture and history. Alot of cinema history from different cinemtographic techniques, to sociological input. i have acess to all the relevant biblography and can send all the texts etc that are relevant. It doesn′t need to be an A grade just around C-D grade for me to pass the class. it needs too contain ATLEAST 4100 words. 4500 10% +/-. where the title and biblography doesn′t count. please use right apa.7 or harvard reference technique too! doesn′t need to be top notch quality just a C-D grade.
I don′t get access too the essay question before 21. may 2024 and it has to be done 23. may 2024 before 19:00 Norwegian time (19:00 CEST)

Write an essay defining and interpreting each perspective. Paraphrase each perspective, using your textbook as a resource. Do not copy the definitions from the text, but rather paraphrase in your own words and provide citations in APA Style where necessary. Additionally, briefly explain the importance of the perspectives to the field of sociology.
Your paper should be 1–2 pages in length. Compose your paper in APA Style with a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference list. Cite at least one scholarly reference in APA Style. 
Points Possible: 40
Due: Submit by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) at the end of Week 1.
Your textbook reference, in APA format, is as follows:
In the references section: Schaefer, R. (2019). Sociology: A brief introduction (13th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
In-text citation: (Schaefer, 2019)
Responses fully address all elements of the writing prompt. Responses provide detail and/or quality examples.
There is a well-written, clear introduction, body, and conclusion to the paper. The introduction provides an overview of the topic. The information in the body is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion summarizes the topic and includes the writer’s thoughts on the subject.
The paper is written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. The paper is mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in APA when applicable. The paper meets assignment length requirements.

Discussion Question:(please read carefully)
Family life educators need to consider issues related theory, research, practice and context!  Conduct research on your Exchange theory (see the attached file for a brief overview of each theory) and create a Prezi presentation to creatively explain the key principles, concepts, meanings and example of your theory.  (To create a Prezi go to www.Prezi.com.  Click on Get Started and choose the BASIC level of service.  The BASIC level is free to use and there is no charge.)  Also address, why this theory is an important element in Family Life Education and  how it is used by today’s CFLEs.
Please note that in this week’s discussion you must accomplish multiple tasks:
Create a Prezi using the theory below that corresponds with your last initial.
In the body of your initial response, provide the url for the Prezi
Give  a brief overview of your Prezi(3-5 sentences),
Finally, end with a question to the class that they can answer after viewing your Prezi.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Mills’ Sociological Imagination as well as to describe a personal situation that you select to serve as the main topic of the Sociological Imagination essay that you will submit in week 10. The topic is left to your discretion and is preferably a situation that stands out in your life, or about which you can write 4-6 pages.
This assignment is the first step to the essay that you will work to complete throughout the term. You are required to submit only the Introduction part, and should have the following:
Introduction: Write a paragraph introducing C.W. Mills’s Sociological Imagination and give a general overview of how you’ll be applying it to the personal situation that you will discuss in your paper. To do this, first, describe sociological imagination. Then, clearly specify your topic by providing a brief description (1-2 sentences) of the personal situation that you have selected. Next, identify three chapters that will be utilized to draw sociological concepts from that you will use to analyze your personal situation. Lastly, identify one sociological theory from the text that you will use to analyze your personal situation (e.g., conflict theory or symbolic interactionism).
Use APA format throughout the paper including for the Title page, and references and in-text citations.
For help with APA formatting and style, check out the assignment rubric and refer to the Purdue OWL website and the Academic Writer tool featured in Canvas.
Rubric

Question #1: What is
the author’s point of analysis in the reading (e.g., stereotyping, social
exclusion, role, socialization, power, the effects of technology)? What
research methods (if any) did the author use?
Question #2: What
theoretical framework or concepts (if any) does the author use? What are some
of the author’s key findings? What are some of the author’s arguments or
conclusions?
Question #3: What
were some shortcomings of the author’s research methodology, theoretical
analysis, conclusions, or writing style? What could have been done to improve
the article?
Read this article from Tanner Mirrlees about the link
between the military and the entertainment industry.

The purpose of this essay is to apply C. W. Mills’s Sociological Imagination concept to explain a personal situation. The essay will demonstrate the student’s ability to use sociological concepts & theories learned in the course, to describe a personal situation. The topic is left to the student’s discretion.
The Essay paper should have the following 5 content areas:
1. Introduction: In this first content area, write a paragraph introducing C. W. Mills’s concept of sociological imagination, and give a general overview of how you will be applying it to the personal situation that you will discuss in your paper.
2. Personal Explanation: In this second content area, describe your personal situation/topic. Based on whether the situation is a current one or a past one, describe how you dealt or are dealing with it. You can also pick a situation from a person’s life who is closely related to you or whose experience affected you. You should know the person well enough to write the essay.
Describe what caused the problem, who were involved, what were others’ and your roles in the situation, and if a resolution was reached. This section is all about your account of your situation and should be no longer than four paragraphs (3/4 – 1 page).
3. Sociological Imagination: In this third content area, analyze your personal situation by applying sociological imagination, i.e., examine how society and social forces affected your situation. This section should be the most substantial portion of your essay. You should use terms and concepts from at least 3 different chapters from the textbook, and one sociological theory.
4. Data/Stats: Utilize at least 2 statistics or research studies from the textbook or outside sources such as the Galen College online library. The references should be scholarly and should be relevant to your situation (E.g., Inclusion of divorce rates in the US if the topic is on Divorce; inclusion of poverty rates, crime and victimization rates, or suicide rates if the topic is either on Poverty or Crime). Citing at least one outside source is required.
5. Conclusion: Write a wrap-up conclusion summarizing the major finding/themes in your paper. This should be no more than a paragraph.
Your essay should be 4-6 pages in length (excluding the title page and the references page) and should be double-spaced. You will lose points if your essay is shorter than 4 full pages of content. The font should be 12-point Calibri or Times New Roman. Use APA format for your entire essay, including for references and in-text citations and edit your work carefully for spelling and grammar.
Your essay should be 4-6 pages in length (excluding the title page and the references page). It should be double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5” x 11”) with a 1” margin on all sides. The font should be 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri. Use APA formatting throughout your essay and cite any sources you use.

The material you reviewed this week demonstrates the importance of outreach to people released from prison or county jails. For many people, release dates can be daunting, with nowhere to go, little to no money or resources, and a deep fear of returning to incarceration. In several instances, other issues like mental and behavioral health are not always addressed at the time of reentry (Martin & Garcia, 2022). This assignment asks you to consider what a person might need when they are ready to reenter society after serving time in county jail or prison. What resources would someone need? Consider everyday needs like groceries, transportation, and somewhere to sleep every night. This assignment is meant to have you think deeply about things many people take for granted but are huge challenges for people in the carceral system.
Chapters 4, 9, and 13 from your course textbook, Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
This week’s A Sociological Exploration: Social Problems and Globalization section
The articles:
Formerly Incarcerated Duo Share Their Successes in the Trucking Industry with a Podcast and Online CourseLinks to an external site.
Reproductive Healthcare Behind Bars Was Dismal Even Before Roe EndedLinks to an external site.
Cuyahoga County Jail Shows People the Door, Offers Little Else to Aid ReentryLinks to an external site.
The webpage:
Describe at least three challenges facing people recently released from prison or jail. 
Discuss the social, cultural, and economic benefits that can occur when there is support for people recently released from prison or jail.
Examine what resources are needed to support people recently released from prison or jail.
Explain how policies in your state create barriers for people recently released from prison or jail to engage fully in their community.
Define what is needed for people to be successful upon release from the carceral system.
Justify how communities might benefit from supporting people returning to their neighborhoods after serving time in prison or jail, using your informed opinion.
Explain what solutions families need to reunite after incarceration.
Propose a local policy solution to address the challenge of reintegration after the incarceration experience, specifically for BIPOC, women, trans, and nonbinary people who have served time.
Using the sociological perspective, defend the impact of this policy proposal in your community. Will people support it? Why or why not?
Explain the need for a support kit for formerly incarcerated people.
Provide resources for job searches, housing, food, and other basic needs.
Compile a list of educative support, including where people might get a GED, find certificates for trades, and apply to college.
Develop a list of free or reduced-priced counseling support, including 12-step meetings (AA and NA), hotlines, and family therapists. You might look at local nonprofits or churches.
Reflect on the experience in putting the support kit together. After completing this assignment, what did you learn?
The Community Solution to Gang Violence: A Collaborative Community Process and Evaluation FrameworkLinks to an external site.