Category: Sociology

I will link the paper instructions but to break it down: 
–  each question is one essay
–  every definition should be mentioned in the paper
–  the format should follow the example essay linked below
–  only use the material I provide to cite 
–  500-600 words per essay (2 question: each have their own “essay”) 
For prompt: Analyze how characteristics of gender and sex change over time.
–  USE MATERIAL:  
–  Lecture 17
– meadow article 
–  westbrook article 
For prompt: Analyze how understandings of sexual orientation change over time.
–  USE MATERIAL: 
–  lecture 18
– roseneil article 
– pfeffer article 
SPECIFICS: 
–  if citing from the lecture do as such (Emigh 2024: lecture __) and put what lecture 15,16
–  for formatting and in-text citing references refer to example essay linked 
– when applying nobles it should be to one of the articles discusses in the essay out of the two, but BOTH articles should be discussed in the epochal comparison section 
–  make sure to really dive into the epochal comparison section with the material as it is the most points.

There are two portions of this assignment. One discussion post, and one essay. Please follow the instructions and limit source to Schaefer Text (Sociology: A Brief Introduction 11th Ed by Richard T. Schaefer). Files as attached (Chapter 10 Paper 8 is the Essay, 8_ Race and Prejudice is the discussion post).

Sociology 1101-Article Analyses
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This is the first stage of the article analysis project. Here, you
submit one complete paragraph naming the specific topic you plan to find write your article analysis on, and
the major social theory (functional theory, conflict theory, or
symbolic interaction theory) that you plan to apply to it in your article
analysis apply a social theory to your article as this project moves forward.
Please follow the instructions, example formatting, and
demonstrate knowledge of theory by fully and appropriately applying them to
your articles. When I grade your analyses, if I see one or more of the problems
below, I will deduct points.
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Cite article or
mentioned-
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If you do not discuss
an article, you have submitted an opinion paper, not an article analysis it
will be wrong.
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no theory/wrong theory
mentioned-If no theory is stated, you have turned in an article summary, not
an article analysis. If you use a theory other than one of the three major
theories, you have not followed the directions for the assignment.
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unacceptable
article-If you use an article about theory (scholarly or non-scholarly), you
have submitted an article summary, not an article analysis, and have not
followed the assignment directions.
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stating a theory with
no connection to the article-I have to see that you know how to connect theory
with your article.
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stating a theory
without providing any explanation of the theory-I have to see that you know
what the theory is all about.
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incomplete summary of
the article-If there is not enough information presented about the article, I
cannot tell whether you made the correct connections to theory.
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incorrect/incomplete
explanation of/connection to theory-If your given connection between the theory
and the article is incorrect and/or incomplete, I will deduct 10 points. If
your given explanation of theory is incorrect and/or incomplete, I will deduct
10 points. If the connection and explanation are both incorrect and/or
incomplete, I will deduct 20 points.
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does not meet page
requirement-If the analysis is ½ page long or less or if it is 1 ½ pages long
or more, I will deduct 10 points. Learn to be precise and concise in your
writing.
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incomplete reference;
no reference-You must include the name of article, the name of publication
(website, newspaper, etc.) and the date of publication in your reference. If
your source does not provide all three of the components, you need to look for
another source.
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grammatical/writing
errors – I must be able to understand your sentences. Do not use contractions
(won’t, can’t, isn’t, etc.), first person (I, me, we, etc.), or ask questions.
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incorrect formatting
-Your analysis should be written using double spacing, as well as the use of
complete sentences and paragraphs. Your analysis should not have a large
heading. Only your name and the article citation are needed for the heading.
Use 1” margins on all sides and 12-point font size with a font similar to Times
New Roman. You should also use standard letter spacing.

What ethical concerns could arise with qualitative field research? Is there a way that your topic could be addressed using qualitative research?
Max 200 words ONLY!!!

You should complete these discussion assignments after you have reviewed the assigned material for Module 4. You will be asked to apply concepts discussed in the module to real life situations. Please see the grading rubric for class discussion for more detail on how the assignments will be graded.
Instructions:
Share a Clip From Your Favorite Crime Show (SLO 1, 3, 4; MO 2, 4, 6)
Choose a clip from your favorite crime show to share with your classmates. You should select a clip that includes an inaccurate portrayal of crime or police procedure.
Initial response: Share a link to the clip that you have selected. Briefly describe what is happening in the clip. What inaccuracy does the clip display about crime or police procedure? Due by 23:59 EST Wednesday.
Followup posts: Respond to the post of one classmate. Why is the inaccuracy portrayed in their clip potentially harmful for society? Could the show’s creators have presented the material in a better way? Do you think that crime television has a responsibility to attempt to portray crime in a realistic way? Why or why not? Due by 23:59 EST Sunday.
Make sure that you are familiar with the course’s AI Policy (see syllabus). You are not permitted to submit work generated by AI for this assignment.

Week 6 Discussion Board
This week, we have two very powerful videos by Brene Brown located in the “Resources for Assessment” below. These include “The Power of Vulnerability” and “On Empathy”. Before beginning this week’s discussion assignment, please watch each of these videos. This should only take 25 minutes to complete.
Please choose 2 questions out of the questions below and write 2-3 paragraphs in answer to each question.
After viewing the short video clips from Brene Brown, what is your take-away? Do you struggle with being vulnerable? What about Empathy? Are you able to connect with others in an empathic way? Explain. How can vulnerability and empathy create connectivity in your personal and professional life?
After reading chapter 7 in Bradberry and Greaves, choose 3 Social Awareness Strategies that you struggle with. What are some ways that you can overcome this challenge?
Chapter 15 of your Sparrow and Knight textbook discusses the art of conflict management. Choose 2 conflict management skills noted in the book and summarize the main points. What are some ways you can use each skill in your professional or personal life?
Your initial post is due by Wednesday evening (11:59pm) and your response to a minimum of 2 classmates, by Sunday (11:59pm). Keep in mind, a good response goes beyond saying “I agree” or “I disagree”. A good response is like a good conversation, where you interact with one another on a deeper level. Carefully consider your classmates words and respond in a thoughtful mannerism. Ask questions. Share a different perspective. Students will be graded on the quality of their response to classmates as well as the quality of their initial post. 
Last of all, remember writing on an academic level – even in the discussion board – is expected and will play into your grade. Watch for issues with grammar, punctuation, and tone. Do not write as you might speak, but rather write on an academic level expected within a college course. 
Resources for Assessment:
The Power of Vulnerability | Brene Brown |TED TalksLinks to an external site.

Brené Brown on Empathy Links to an external site.

Instructions for the essay will be provided in an attached Word document file.
There are readings from a required textbook, I will supply this section of the required readings in another Word document file.
This required reading section comes from the book:
“Ritzer, George. “The McDonaldization of Society: Into the Digital Age”. 10th ed.

Briefly describe the various agents of socialization. Which of the agents of socialization was the most important in your own upbringing and why? Provide two specific examples of values learned and how can you relate it to the agent of socialization. Lastly, will agents of socialization be different for your own children than they were for you?
Explain two different theories of self-development in relationship to your own development of self.

Please see the attached doc that says paper requirements. Must google and watch the documentary Ethnic Notions year 1986 ‧ Documentary ‧ 57 mins as part as this requirement
Please see the media journal example that the professor handed out. I attached my journal entry number one paper that I got an A on so you can see the layout of what he expects. This one should be PART TWO: JOURNAL ENTRIES and then the title of media down on the left as I did last time.

sociologist. Specifically, this assignment asks you to apply theoretical perspectives to social institutions by creating a question that shows how each framework/perspective would approach that topic. In 1.5-2 typed pages please answer the question: “Guided by the discipline’s three major theoretical approaches, come up with two sociological questions each about a) television, b) war, and c) colleges and universities.” You do not have to use all three perspectives for each topic (you only need two questions each) but you should have all three theoretical perspectives used at least once in the six questions. (MO1.1; MO1.2)
First, start with a brief review of each of the three main theoretical perspectives that guide the discipline of sociology (use your textbook! and cite the section and paragraph number) and then pose your question using one of the three main perspectives (functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interactionism) regarding topics. The pose another question about this topic using a different theoretical perspective. Then, move on to the next topic. Please develop two questions for all of the topics (a, b, and c) and use questions from each perspective (this would be 6 questions total for the essay.). If you want to use the following topics and frameworks as a guide that is fine:
What would a Functionalist ask about war? What would a Symbolic Interactionist ask about war? What would a functionalist ask about Television? What would a conflict theorists ask about Television? What would a functionalist ask education? What would a Conflict theorist ask about education?
Try to be specific/detailed in your questions- for example, do not ask how does war cause conflict or what is the function of war? Think about each perspective and what someone who uses that perspective might be interested in asking?
Here is an example using the topic of global health pandemics. In a global health pandemic, does the crisis serve to bind people together over their common situation and does this function to make society stronger? Does our common goal of alleviating the pandemic result in stronger ties to each other and other nations? Does it give us a common ground to connect with each other? This would be a functionalist approach.
Now, let’s look at conflict theory–Does the pandemic affect all social categories the same way? For example, are some groups of people more likely to die? Why? Is this related to social class? How does one’s job affect their experience with the pandemic? Are essential workers connected to particular social classes such as grocery store workers? Is this related to race and why? How does having more money and wealth create disparities during a pandemic? And symbolic interactionism: How does wearing a mask in public shape how we feel put ourselves or how others view us? Does it altar how people interact with us? What does a mask symbolize or represent to people? Is this related to our values or political beliefs?
As a reminder, Chat GPT (any AI) is not permitted.