Category: Sociology

Submit a typed (12 font, double spaced) one page critique on the chapter La Familia. Be sure to use terminology and theories you have learned. Most importantly, share your perspective on the Chicano family and feel free to also compare and contrast with your family if you are from another ethnicity.
Rubric
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Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1-2 page in length
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of terms, concepts and theories
4 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShared personal perspective
3 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
3 pts
Total Points: 10

Requires In text citations, referencing is allowed but no Website references, only scholarly articles or academic book referencing is allowed. Source is also allowed giving author name, year and page at which the quote appears, or the case name, year and page or paragraph at which the quote appears. Long quotations are not necessary.
Please could you also provide a turnitin report to check for any plagiarism or AI usage. Thank you
Course code: CR1014 Introduction to Sociology
Candidate number: 2406249

explore social forces that can affect our lives as individuals. For this assignment, choose a private or individualistic act that could be regarded as a broader social problem or social issue. You may choose Addications as a topic 
In a 2-page essay, address the following:
Thoroughly explain what the sociological imagination is
Thoroughly examine how and why the sociological imagination helps understand your chosen topic
Incorporate one outside scholarly source you find on your topic
Your paper must contain scholarly support in the form of paraphrases *only* with respective citations from the assigned reading (the textbook/lesson) and the outside scholarly source that you identify on your own. Do not directly quote from sources for this paper, but instead, paraphrase in your own words from source material and cite the sources with parenthetical in-text citations and with full APA-style reference on a reference page at the end of your essay.
Requirements
Length: 2 pages (not including reference page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point font
Page number in the upper right of all pages
Parenthetical in-text citations and a reference page formatted in APA style
Abstract and title page not required
Acceptable file type: .doc, .docx, or PDF

This assignment requires you to actively read and synthesize the main points of 1 reading from Module 1. You may select the assigned chapters from the textbook or any of the additional readings. 
Instructions: 
1. Each summary must be at least 1 page and no more than 3 pages, double-spaced. 
2. Direct quotations should be kept to a minimum. When including any direct quotations, remember you need to include quotes, an in-text citation, and a reference citation. Summarized material also requires an in-text citation after the text and a reference citation at the end of the summary. You may use any academic citation style. 
3. Use a legible font (Times New Roman, Calibri) and either 11 or 12-point font. Make sure your margins are set at 1′. 
3. Summaries must consist of 3 parts: 
Introduction: This is a 1 paragraph summary of the selected reading. Make sure to mention the main points you will be discussing in the body part of the summary.
Body: This is a 2-3 paragraph summary of the main points of the reading. Make sure to clearly identify the main point at the beginning of each paragraph. 
Conclusion: This is a 1 paragraph review of the major points of the reading. Make sure to identify the main takeaway of the reading. 

Open veins of Latin America – Eduardo Galleano
Acosta-Belen, Edna and Carlos E. Santiago. Puerto Ricans in the United States: A Contemporary Portrait. Lynne Reiner Press, 2nd Edition, 2018

What does this episode teach us about society? What information is presented? How was the information gathered? What is the perspective of the hosts or story-tellers? In what ways is the episode a commentary on society? Does the narrative have some historical and/or cultural significance? What additional thoughts and opinions do you have about the episode? What did it make you think about?

When you enter into a new situation, what information do you look for to understand what is going on? Think back to the last few times you found yourself in a situation you didn’t fully understand, or a context that was completely new to you, describe what you did when you entered the situation, in order to figure out what was going on. What did you look at or for? Did you ask questions? Did you imitate how others were acting? How do you know how to behave in any given situation. Give at least three examples from your own life. How do you wish to be perceived? What do you want people to think about you when they look at you or meet you for the first time? In what ways do you express whatever you wrote for the answer to the last questions? Are there things that you don’t already do, that you could start doing, to increase the likelihood that people will perceive you how you want to be perceived?

Objective: To explore and understand the significant role of social movements in contributing to improvements in issues related to sex and gender, and to effectively communicate this knowledge through a 5-minute oral presentation and a 2 page paper.
Instructions:
Part 1: Research and Preparation 
Select a Social Movement: Choose a specific social movement related to sex and gender issues. You may explore movements like feminism, reproductive rights, or any other relevant movement.
Research and Analysis: Research the selected social movement in depth. Identify its history, key figures, milestones, and its impact on issues of sex and gender. Analyze the movement’s goals, strategies, and successes.
Presentation Outline: Develop an outline for your 5-minute oral presentation. Organize your thoughts, key points, and evidence to support your presentation. Include an introduction, main points, and a conclusion.
Part 2: Presentation
5-Minute Oral Presentation: Prepare and record a 5-minute oral presentation. You can use TikTok’s, podcasts, PowerPoint Slides with embedded audio, uploaded videos or audio, or YouTube videos.
Content Guidelines: Your presentation should include the following components:
Introduction to the chosen social movement.
Explanation of the movement’s goals and objectives.
Discussion of key milestones and successes achieved by the movement.
Analysis of how the movement contributed to improvements in issues related to sex and gender.
Examples of specific changes or policy reforms resulting from the movement’s efforts.
Reflection on the ongoing relevance and challenges faced by the movement.
A concluding statement summarizing the impact of the movement.
Part 3, Paper: In addition to your oral presentation, you must upload your 2 page paper discussing your research and analysis that you did in part 1. 
Please write the paper as a freshman in college. 
Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Content: Clarity, accuracy, and depth of information.
Organization: Logical structure of the presentation.
Engagement: Use of examples and evidence to support key points.
Delivery: Clarity, confidence, and engagement during the oral presentation.
Visual Aids: Relevance and effectiveness in enhancing the presentation.

Job Quality Writing Assignment
For this assignment, you will be required to interview someone about their job in order to assess this person’s occupation in terms of its ‘job quality’. Papers must include the following information: (i) A detailed description of the respondent’s occupation; (ii) a review of Kalleberg’s (2011) five objective characteristics of a ‘good job’; (iii) an analysis of the respondent’s answers to interview questions regarding these five characteristics; (iv) a consideration of the ‘subjective’ aspects of job quality, based on the respondent’s satisfaction or fulfillment with their job; and (v) a judgment on the overall quality of the respondent’s occupation, supported by an explanation.
Papers must conform to the following format specifications:
Times 12-point font
Double spaced
Standard margins
Numbered pages
5 pages in length
3. A ‘title’ page is not required. A ‘references’ or ‘works cited’ page is also not required. When referencing the Arne Kalleberg chapter, please reference as: (Kalleberg 2011); or if using direct quotes, please cite, for example, as: (Kalleberg 2011:5).

Purpose of the Assignment:
The purpose of this assignment is to have you evaluate sociological research design. You will do this by identifying flaws and proposing solutions to those flaws in validity, reliability, and generalizability found in the research methodology of the provided research scenario. You will also demonstrate your sociological understanding of groups and leadership. Through this assignment, you will practice skills necessary to evaluate research you could possibly come across in real-world situations (in the news, social media, in current/future jobs, etc…). Research Scenario:
Here are the results of a rather poorly designed sociology study that investigated group leadership dynamics. The study suffered from significant methodological flaws, limiting the reliability and generalizability of the findings. The researcher chose a small convenience sample from personal friends. The sample had 8 women and 3 men. Participants were given a brief questionnaire with open-ended questions and no survey. None of the participants was a group leader themselves. Each participant defined “group” and “leadership” according to their own personal understanding of the terms. Despite these limitations, the study reported some preliminary observations, which should be interpreted with caution. Group Leadership Styles
The study explored different leadership styles observed within groups. Based on self-report questionnaires, participants reported a mix of authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles in their groups. No definitions of these leadership styles were provided to participants.
Communication Patterns
Participants provided anecdotal evidence of various communication patterns within their groups. Some groups reported open and effective communication, fostering collaboration and decision-making. Conversely, others mentioned challenges with communication, such as dominance of certain members or lack of participation. (Anecdotal
evidence is personal stories that are collected because they seem interesting and related to the topic.)
Group Cohesion
The study assessed group cohesion by asking participants to describe their
perceived sense of unity and cooperation within their groups. The results indicated a range of
experiences, with some groups reporting high levels of cohesion and others reporting low levels.
Impact of Leadership on Group Performance
Participants were asked about the perceived impact of leadership on group performance. While some participants believed that effective leadership positively influenced group outcomes, others reported no significant relationship
between leadership and performance. There was no standardized measurement of performance.
Gender and Leadership
The study explored the potential influence of gender on leadership dynamics within the groups. participants provided subjective accounts of gender-related experiences in the workplace, including stereotypes and biases they think might impact leadership roles.
Results of this Study
The study only provides preliminary and insufficient insights into group leadership dynamics. Future research with improved research methods is necessary to deepen our understanding of group leadership and its impact on various outcomes.
You must use the resources listed below to address all the following questions in essay format. Chapter 2 on Sociological Research attached in pdf
Chapter 6 on Groups and Organization attched in pdf
Groups, Group Dynamics, and Leadership attached in pdf
Formal Organizations attached in pdf
You MUST include properly formatted in-text citations and end-of-paper references/bibliography to connect to the required resources used for support. As a reminder, this is a graded part of the paper. Failure to include these elements in your paper will result in a loss of points. For more information on how to properly format in-text and end-of-paper references/bibliography, please refer to the Citations section found in the course resources tab.
Formatting your Writing Assignment:
Introduction (Paragraph 1): Identify 3 flaws in the research design that might impact the validity, reliability, and generalizability of the research outcomes. Explain why they are flaws. Define all terms and concepts (use your materials and in-text citations).
Flaw 1 (Paragraph 2): describe how the research design could be improved to address and eliminate flaw 1 (use your materials and in-text citations). Flaw 2 (Paragraph 3): describe how the research design could be improved to address and eliminate flaw 2 (use your materials and in-text citations). Flaw 3 (Paragraph 4): describe how the research design could be improved to address and eliminate flaw 3 (use your materials and in-text citations). Conclusion (Paragraph 5): Answer the following questions.
What do you think would be a good way to study group leadership dynamics?
What aspects of groups and leadership do you think are the most important to study?
What specific research methodologies would you choose?