Category: Sociology

“Race in human beings is a socially constructed idea.” Discuss this
statement in light of world history, discourses of power, processes
of racialization, and what we know about race today.

As part of your academic requirements, you must submit a Term Paper on a topic related to Social Psychology. The topic must be chosen from the chapters covered in Class and should be explored in-depth in the paper. 
The paper should be ten typed pages and formatted according to the APA style guide (a title page, abstract, main body, and reference section). This includes citations in the text.
To ensure the credibility of your research, your references must be sourced from books and peer-reviewed journal articles. You must also use at least four research articles to support your arguments. As this is an academic paper, it is crucial to back up any statements you make with evidence from reliable sources. 
I will give link to chapters so you can deicde what topic of social pyschology you would lke to write on.

You will write a reflection paper that is due at the end of the semester . Your APA style paper should be 3-4 pages in length (not including title or reference page). The paper will focus on significant ideas or topics you learned this semester in Introduction to Sociology.

I would like to argue both sides of making harsher punishments for low level crimes such as petty theft

SOC480 – Literature Review – 100 points
Research your topic choice and write a scholarly literature review on the social problem in the United States.
Literature Review must:
1.) Synthesize at least 10 sociology and/or criminology peer-reviewed scholarly articles into a literature review on your topic in the U.S. 2.) Connect your topic to at least two categories of identity (race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.) and explain the affects of inequality on people experiencing your social problem.
3.) Utilize one sociology or criminology theory as the framework for your social problem.
4.) Include sociological concepts throughout.
Paper requirements: 1.) Well organized and clear, including cover page, introduction with thesis statement, literature review, conclusion, & reference page
2.) At least 10 sociology and/or criminology sources (articles or books) are cited properly according to APA or ASA standards, both in-text and in reference page. Sources must be no older than 2014 – no master’s thesis, dissertations. or conference papers allowed
3.) Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are error free
4.) Double spaced, 10 to 12 point font, 1 inch margins
5.) Minimum of 7 pages and a maximum of 10 pages (not including cover page or reference page)
6.) Each resource in your reference page must be cited in the paper. Likewise, every resource cited in the paper needs to be included in the reference page.
Structure of the Paper
I. Introduction
The topic is introduced, and the thesis statement gives clear direction to what factors will be discussed throughout the paper. Includes current data reflecting social problem status.
[Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
II. Literature Review
Demonstrate your ability to locate, identify, and write about sociology/criminology scholarship related to your topic/social problem. The result should be a detailed discussion of what the scholarly literature tells you is the current status of your topic/social problem. Synthesize don’t summarize. Clearly discuss the social problem using sociological concepts throughout. Analyze your topic/social problem through the lens of at least one sociology or criminology theory. Discuss how inequality is related to at least 2 social factors or categories of identity (race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, religion, etc.). Scholarly, sociology/criminology, peer reviewed sources must all be fairly recent (2014 – present). [Suggested length: 5-6 pages] (50 points possible based on content and style) III. Conclusion
Make succinct and precise conclusions based on the literature review and introduction. Insights into the problem are appropriate and implications are clear. [Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
IV. References Use the American Sociological Association (ASA) or American Psychological Association citation styles (APA). Must be in correct format, both in-text and reference page. Any sources cited in-text MUST be included in reference page and any sources included in reference page MUST be cited in-text. No sources over 10 years old, no dissertations, master’s thesis, or conference papers allowed.
[Suggested length: minimum 10 scholarly sources that you independently located and used] (20 points possible based upon content and style)
Goals of the Paper:
Please note that Soc 480 is a “capstone” class and is meant for you to demonstrate all that you have learned in the major. The department wants you to be able to do all this by the end of Soc 480: Student Learning Objectives for Sociology:
1. Analyze and interpret the diversity of social experience associated with criminology and social justice issues, especially as they relate to race, class, gender, age, sexual preference, religion, and nationality. 2. Assess competing theoretical approaches to criminology and social justice issues of publics with differing and multiple interests; specify structural or institutional sources of these criminology and social justice issues; and propose and assess policies, interventions and/or modes of advocacy that will enact positive change.
3. Locate, analyze, assess, and communicate criminology and social justice scholarship.
4. Articulate the ethical and social justice implications of criminology and justice studies.
Student Learning Objectives for Soc 480:
1. Demonstrate competency in key sociological theoretical approaches and concepts.
2. Apply concepts of diversity including but not limited to race, class, sexual orientation, age, religion, and nationality, physical abilities. 3. Formulate a research question within a sociological framework. 4. Compile academic research articles from academic databases for sociology and related fields (e.g. women studies, race and ethnicity, etc.). 5. Demonstrate knowledge of a full scope of research methods including application. 6. Write a literature review that conforms to professional standards of scholarship. 7. Envision areas and ways for future social change. 8. Develop civic values and skills.

-paper should be written as though it is a short informative article. it should have background information on the issue or subject and should represnt BOTH sides of the issue in a unbias manner if relevant. the conclusion of the paper should contain your opinions supported by your research ot possible solutions to the issue.
show how society is impacted by technology in a good and bad way. 
– include one of the resources as a interview or book or magazine other than a internet source.

In text citations are necessary! There should be at least one in text citation per paragraph. If you state a fact you need to cite where you got that information. Lack of citations means several points off.
Two: You should try to write at least a page per theoretical concept such as Conflict theory; and what I mean is defining via paraphrasing and then explaining the theory in detail including (if you are using Marx) the ten to fifteen terms (definitions and explanation of those terms). Since you need 5 pages of sociology that would be five theoretical pages (or less if you take more than one page to write).
If you can’t write one page just on conflict theory, (or functionalism, symbolic interaction, feminist, etc) then you are going to need between 20 to 30 sociological concepts (and their sub terms) to discuss. This is a research paper so do some research. Use the text. The text gives all kinds of theories per chapter and many in detail (as much as two pages). If you don’t have five pages dedicated to introducing concepts, defining them, and explaining them, points will be taken away. (this is not an opinion or reflection paper so make sure to include lots of sociological terms.
Last race, class, gender, poverty and class, etc are things we study not sociological terms. Sociological terms and theories try to explain why there is racism, classism, poverty, etc. So while you need to explain things we study, the bulk of the paper should be sociological terms explaining why these issues exist.
Remember this is a sociology course, so do not write about psychology or philosophy theories concepts (unless the text book talks about them.

Hello the class is called marriage and sex i will provide you with the necessary sources to write the paper PLEASE READ INSTRCUTIONS  and check with me after you have read instructions: 
You can choose whatever two articles you want i will also provide lectures remember you only have to read TWO articles. You can use lectures to answer the second part of the question
Read or view two of the videos or articles
Essay Prompt for Week 14: This is one prompt with three parts. You must answer parts 1&2.
For each of the two articles/video you read/viewed:
1.Summarize the main arguments, concepts, narratives, findings, and insights of the article/video. Answering these questions for yourself may help you write this part:
a.What is the article/video about? What social group(s), person, or issue is it focusing on and what is the social context? What key concepts is the author using, what do these concepts mean, and how do the concepts help you understand the situation or issue? What are the important findings, arguments, or narratives in the article/video? What important new information or insights did you learn? An insight is when the study or analysis helps you see a group or social phenomenon differently. These questions are to ask yourself, to help you summarize the main argument, concepts, findings, and insights of the article.
2.Use concepts, theories, arguments, narratives, or information from one of the lectures this week to add to your understanding of this article/video Read or view two of the videos or articl

Part 1: Initial Post (200-300 words)
According to our text, there are three main sociological theories, each with their own perspective on social problems: functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist theory. 
Based on your understanding of each, which theory’s views on social problems do you agree with most? Explain why, using at least one specific example of a social problem and how that theory would explain it to support your argument. 
attached are the assignments for the post

In this assignment, you must explain how maternal/paternal leave works in Canada. Then you must compare the benefits to the benefits available in the USA. Please add a title as well.