Category: Sociology

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What Is Applied Sociology?
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These Alternative Banks Could Be the Key to Shrinking the Racial Wealth Gap
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More Than a COVID-19 Response: Sustaining Mutual Aid Groups During and Beyond the Pandemic
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Instructions 
In your paper,
Identify your chosen issue as one that enables you to engage in applied sociology.
Summarize your topic as a social problem that would be improved by social change theory and applied sociology.
Distinguish clearly the group that would be directly impacted by an applied sociological approach to the problem.
Build a plan to resolve the issue that includes collaborating with the impacted group or community.
Describe what you have learned in practicing applied sociology.
The Doing Sociology Research Paper,
must be seven to nine double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site.
as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site.
resource.
must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
student’s name
name of institution
course name and number
instructor’s name
due date
must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Your introductory paragraph must do the following:
Contain a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper and a clear overview of your topic.
Address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Conclude by reaffirming your thesis or direction of your paper.
must use at least five credible sources in addition to the course text, including a minimum of 2 from the Campus Library. Check out the Library’s Library OneSearch
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to help you gather resources.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site.
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.

Here is information about your upcoming test scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024: 
1. The test is online. The test opens at 9:10 am EST. The timer is set for 60 minutes. The test closes at 10:10 am. If you are still answering a question when the test closes, your answer will be automatically submitted. 
2. The test covers all material listed in the syllabus and Quercus under Modules Four (chapters and lectures for the following topics: Relationships and Families; Education; Religion; Law, Crime, and Social Control; Health; Mass Media) and Five (chapters and lectures for the following topics: Globalization and Global Inequality; Social Movements). 
3. The test will consist of one long answer question. Your answer should consist of logically organized paragraphs using full sentences and proper in-text citations that refer to the textbook (Baker and Innocente 2021) or lecture as appropriate (Baker 2024 or Innocente 2024). A references page is not required. Throughout your answer, you are to make explicit reference to course material only. 
4. In addition to the requirement that you make reference to course material only and provide citations as noted in item 3 above, you are not to use generative AI. As noted elsewhere, anything outside of course materials is considered an unauthorized aid. This includes Grammarly; do not use Grammarly or similar.  
5. The test is worth 25% of your final grade in the course.
6. Please review important information on test-taking in Quercus (“Writing tests in SOC100”) under the Test Information area of the home page.

Write a discussion post of 350 words.  Include 2 citations from the Beauvoir and Friedan reading. Explain in precise detail how de Beauvoir’s theory of the Woman as Other or Friedan’s theory of the problem that has no name follows the same material logic as Marx’s theory of alienation.

BOOK REVIEW GUIDELINES
Purpose and Nature of a Scholarly Book Review
Since no one can begin to keep up with the mass number of monographs produced in today’s market, social scientists use book reviews to learn about new publications in their field to decide which ones might be useful to read or add to a library’s collection. They provide a quick way to get another scholar’s opinion of the over-all nature and importance of a volume.
Do NOT let the review become a mere summary of the contents of the book. Although a summary of the content is a valid portion of any review, the most important section should be the analysis of the volume.
The most difficult, but most important, part of a good review is extracting the author’s opinion about her/his topic. As you read, be careful to look for this. For example, if you are reading a book on sexuality, what does the author think is sexuality? Why is the author discussing sexuality Is her evaluation supported or refuted a myth, argument, study, etc.? Why? Sometimes authors will explain a thesis or reveal major conclusions in a preface; also look carefully at the concluding chapter for valuable hints as to the author’s key points related to sexuality and possible future studies/recommendations.
Suggestions for Preparing the Review
1.Read the book. This seems trite, but reading the entire volume is your responsibility. You may consult other reviews of the volume in journals or the internet, but be careful not to copy someone else’s opinions. If you do quote from another source, you must provide a citation giving credit to the source. Failure to do so is PLAGIARISM! This constitutes a violation of my policies, could result in you failing the course, and could result in you being referred for disciplinary action. Your analysis of the book- not someone else- is what is important for this assignment.
2.You may use direct quotations from the book (to show the author’s biases, thesis, point pit errors, etc.) but do not let the review become an endless series of quotations. If you quote directly from the book, provide page citations in parenthetical documentation. Example: In his analysis of King John, Hollister concludes that he was “Richard’s opposite—unchivalrous, moody, suspicious, a mediocre general, but highly intelligent and deeply interested in the royal administration.” (p. 172)
3.Components which should generally be part of your review (not necessarily in this order). 
1) Information about the author- background, major interests, previous works (if any), profession. Don’t add this to the end of your review as an afterthought or use it in the first paragraph. Include only information that is appropriate in relation to the work under consideration (we don’t need to know that Professor Smyth’s wife is named Hilda and that his favorite hobby is gardening.). 
2) Thesis of the book. What is the author’s major focus/point? 
3) Definition/Description of Sexuality. How does the author define/describe sexuality?
4) Purpose of the text.Why did the author address sexuality?
5) Provide a brief summary of the contents. What time period is covered? What specific topics are discussed? Are their additional themes and concepts, if so how are they defined? How is the work organized (chronological or topical?) How does the material relate to sexuality & society?
6) To what audience does this book seem directed? Is this meant for the general reader interested in sexuality and/or a particular population, or is it directed more toward scholars and sexologists? (Hint: One way to determine this is to look at the nature of the documentation; if the work is heavily footnoted with a meaty bibliography, then the latter is probably the case; if it has only a sketchy bibliography or few or no footnotes, then the former is likely). 
7) Nature of the documentation. What are the most common sources the author seems to use? Does he seem to rely on the general works of other authors (secondary sources) or are most of his sources primary (contemporary documents, etc)? Use the book’s footnotes and bibliography to analyze the types of materials the author employs. Sometimes he will also discuss this in the preface. 
8) Miscellaneous aspects regarding things found in the volume (If applicable). Are there illustrations? Tables? Genealogical charts? Appendices? 
9) Particular strengths and weaknesses of the book in your opinion. How readable? What is its relative value or contribution to the study of history? 
10)  Make sure your review has a thoughtful introduction and conclusion, hopefully tied together with a thesis. Don’t let your review end too abruptly.
11) Is the content relevant to current issues in sexuality?
12) What did you primarily learn from the book? Who would you recommend read the book and why? List at least three quotes that connect to theme, concepts, scholars from course reading/viewing materials.
Select only One of the Five Optional Requirements qualify to complete the BOOK ANALYSIS
Option One: Complete a 3-5 page typed traditional book review (including cover page & bibliography) that addresses the latter components (1-12). Students are encouraged to incorporate scholarship material to connect with the book review – example, graphs, tables, articles, images, etc.
Option Two: Develop a 12 – 16 slide presentation of your selected book (including cover slide & bibliography) that addresses the latter components (1-12). Students should include various types of media sources – images, music, art, videos, comics, etc.
Option Three: Create a jeopardy game that addresses the statements in 1-12 (see above). Students should develop the game in a way that addresses the latter components in the form of Q & A and include instructions.
Option Four:Develop a 4 – 8-minute video explaining the book that addresses the latter components (1-12). Students are encouraged to utilize their technological savviness and any other creative skills to display on the video that relates in any way to the book– rapping, singing, art, school observation (area, facility, etc.), interviews, sample 5-minute lecture, debate, etc.If you can image it and record it, then you can do it!!!
Option Five: Develop a children’s book related to any theme from your selected book. It should be written in a form that would be informative to students at any grade level you select.Remember a children’s book can be very short with lots of pictures related to a particular theme or it can be a higher level children’s book that has various chapters.
Final Pieces of Advice
1.Common stylistic flaws you should try to avoid: misspelled words/typos, excessive use of passive voice, overly shortly paragraphs (one or two sentences), or grammatical errors.
2.Proofread! It is not academically dishonest to have someone else proofread your paper. In fact, it is an excellent idea. Of course, if you are finishing your review at 10:45 p. m., you won’t have much time to proofread/review! Start early and revise your initial draft, especially looking for things in #1 above.
3.LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT ONE LETTER GRADE AND NO REVIEW WILL BE ACCEPTED MORE THAN TWO DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE.
4.I am looking for constructive criticisms and generative ideas so think of your task as a journal editor or book reviewer in which you must identify the strengths and weaknesses of the ideas presented. Relating the information to other domains, other readings, personal experiences, “real-life” examples, and other such connections that embed your reactions in additional contexts are encouraged. Each BOOK REVIEW should include a review of the major issues, critical evaluation of the approach/theory/method/claims, and some syntheses or constructive ideas about future directions in the area of sexuality.
Whatever you do, have fun with this but make sure your finished product is substantive!
This assignment is based on book review guidelines posted at http://www.pccua.edu/nbagley/book_review_guidelines.htm
See information for the recommended approved books – 
Approved Books for Analysis
Select one book from the list below for the Book Analysis:
An Education Beyond the Classroom, Karen Owen
Feminist Accused of Sexual Harassment, Jane Gallop
The Apparitional Lesbian: Female Homosexuality and Modern Culture, Terry Castle
Black Sexualities: Probing Powers, Passions, Practices, and Policies, Juan Battle & Sandra Barnes
Latina/a Sexualities: Probing Powers, Passions, Practices, and Policies, Marysol Asencio
Beyond the Black Lady: Sexuality & the New African American Middle Class, Lisa B. Thompson
Erotic Revolutionaries, Shayne Lee
Black Woman’s Burden, Nicole Rousseau
Black Love. bell hooks
Black Sexual Politics, Pat Hill Collins
Race, Ethnicity, & Sexuality, Joane Nagel
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Your reactions, feedback, and opinion of your assigned readings of the book for this module.
Instructions:  One to two pages single spaced on a 12-point font.  Be sure to show proof that you have read and understood the course materials.  Making reference to the text is definitely a plus.
Readings:
Steinberg, Stephen.1989. The Ethnic Myth: Race, Ethnicity, and Class in America: Chapter 10 and Epilogue. Dilemmas and Contradictions of Ethnic Pluralism in America, and Ethnic Heroes and Racial Villains in American Social Science.

Watch a video of the hunting ground, summarize it and give your opinion on why you like or why you don’t like it 

Essay question: Critically analyse a social issue /
topic / phenomena using one or two contemporary sociological theories discussed
in the course.
Please write about the topic of abortion in relation to
Foucaults work on biopower/power. Also in relation to feminist theory within
sociology.
Exploring how power operates through the regulation and
control of bodies in regards to abortion. 
The essay requires a minimum of 10 sources.
References are ideally peer reviewed and includes the work
of Foucault and a few other sociologists.

As part of the requirements for this course you have the option to write a research paper that addresses an existing social issue or problem within our society. If you are planning to write a traditional research paper and have not selected a research topic you need to begin researching a topic for your paper. Keep in mind that the topic you select must be an American social issue or problem.
In order to successfully complete this assignment you will need to provide a good overall description of your idea for your research paper, a possible thesis statement, four main points you plan on addressing in your research paper, a reference page of sources you are considering using and a copy of a research article you plan to use within your research paper.
You must meet the following criteria’s:
___ Present a description of your idea/topic. What is your idea for your research paper? (This description must be at least 150 words). You are beginning to build the introduction to the final course paper
___ Identify a possible thesis statement for your paper. Remember that a thesis statement reflects the position your paper will take and should include the dependent and independent variables for your paper. This will indicate the true focus of the paper.
___ Identify and explain four main points you plan on presenting in your paper. The explanation for each point should be at least five sentences and it is advisable to number each or your main points
___ Create a reference page of possible sources (at least 4 sources) you plan on using in your paper. As part of this requirement at least one of your references needs to be an academic research article and you must use the APA format to create your reference page.
___ The academic research article you listed on your reference page must also be attached to this assignment hence, you will be attaching two separate files when you submit your work (a word document/your proposal and a pdf file/the academic research article.
** Instructions for using the JSTOR database and formatting the references for the journal article will be emailed to the class
** You may select a creative topic but you may want to discuss this idea with your instructor before doing so.
Topic Ideas: Affirmative Action; Changes in Education, Bureaucracy, Urbanization, Differences in Social Class, Transition to a Biotechnical Economy, Joblessness, Aging and the Elderly, The Impact of globalization, Social Security, Death and Dying, Population Changes, Market Changes, The Impact of the Economy on Social Life, Dating. Environmentalism, Foreclosures, Stigma, Deviance, Cultural Differences etc
The topics listed above are just a few ideas and are very broad in nature, hence if you select one you need to narrow it down when writing your paper. Remember you are looking at the social aspects of the topic.

Here is information about your upcoming test scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024: 
1. The test is online. The test opens at 9:10 am EST. The timer is set for 60 minutes. The test closes at 10:10 am. If you are still answering a question when the test closes, your answer will be automatically submitted. 
2. The test covers all material listed in the syllabus and Quercus under Modules Four (chapters and lectures for the following topics: Relationships and Families; Education; Religion; Law, Crime, and Social Control; Health; Mass Media) and Five (chapters and lectures for the following topics: Globalization and Global Inequality; Social Movements). 
3. The test will consist of one long answer question. Your answer should consist of logically organized paragraphs using full sentences and proper in-text citations that refer to the textbook (Baker and Innocente 2021) or lecture as appropriate (Baker 2024 or Innocente 2024). A references page is not required. Throughout your answer, you are to make explicit reference to course material only. 
4. In addition to the requirement that you make reference to course material only and provide citations as noted in item 3 above, you are not to use generative AI. As noted elsewhere, anything outside of course materials is considered an unauthorized aid. This includes Grammarly; do not use Grammarly or similar.

a.​Reaction papers: There will be eight (8) reaction papers assigned during the course. These are brief essays based on the content of films you are assigned to watch and online articles you are assigned to read. Reactions papers are to be a minimum of TWO full pages typed and double-spaced with a 12 pt. font and standard margins. Papers are required to be in either Arial or Times New Roman font. Papers MUST be submitted through Canvas. There is a 1-pt. penalty deduction per each day a paper is late, so be prompt.
In addition to the reaction paper itself, students must also include two original discussion questions based on the movie or reading. Reaction papers (with discussion questions) are worth ten (10) points total. Eight (8) points are based on the quality of the reaction essay itself and two (2) points are based on the quality of the discussion questions. There must be a cover page with your name. Make sure the body of your paper is at least TWO full pages – anything short of this required minimum will result in an automatic deduction. Your discussion questions should be numbered 1. and 2. and included at the END of your essay – separate from the body of your paper.
THIS IS A SEC AND GENDER SOCIOLOGY CLASS SO TRY TO INCORPORATE THAT OLEASE DONT SOUND SO SOPHISTICATED SIMPLE BUT COLLEGE LEVEL