Instructions on the file. It’s a reflection paper. I have included the discussion board questions and my personal answers to them. And I also included the book used for this course. It is t be 3 to 5 pages long APA style. Any questions please message me
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): CRIM 140 – Reflecting Paper 1 -.pdf, CRIM 140 – Reflecting Paper 1 -.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
Formal organizations are structured groups created to achieve specific goals efficiently. They include businesses, government agencies, schools, and nonprofits, all of which rely on hierarchy, rules, and division of labor. In theory, many of these institutions claim to operate on meritocratic principles the idea that success is based on individual ability, effort, and achievement rather than on inherited privilege or social status. However, sociologists often question how true meritocracy is in practice, especially in complex societies like the United States.
Do you consider the United States a good example of a meritocratic society? Why or why not?
Support your reasoning with examples and references to readings, lectures, or videos.
—
POST & REPLY
In this Discussion you are required to make a total of 2 posts:
a) one “initial post” of at least 150 words (7 points), and
b) one substantive “reply post” of at least 100 words (3 points).
Note: You must post before seeing other replies. Although you are required to post
only one “reply post,” you would get extra credit for posting additional threaded
I would give you the reply post after i post the first portion of the assignment
chapter 6
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): IntroductiontoSociology3e-WEB_9QTqRGQ.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
Workbooks provide opportunities to relate course materials to media, experiences, and empirical works in a personal/reflective manner. Full credit responses meet length requirements, adhere to format/citation rules, and sufficiently address every component of each prompt while citing 2 concepts or quotes from assigned materials. A typical paragraph includes 5-8 sentences. These specifications express the minimum expected, but you will not be marked down for longer replies. Insights should be original, well thought out, and supported by materials. Responses can either be elaborated on in a short essay or as short answers which address each prompts components in bullet point format so long as each is at least 4 paragraphs long. Overall, Workbook #2 should come out to a total of 3 prompt responses, 12 paragraphs, and 6 cited concepts.
When citing materials, only note the author(s), publication year, and relevant page numbers or resource details in the parentheses (i.e. Grazian, 2009, p.222). You can apply any relevant concept from any week’s materials but do not reuse the same concepts. For example, do not cite halo effects” more than once. You may cite two different concepts from the same resource hence, you can define/apply “emerging adulthood and “principle of least interest” for prompt #3 even though both are drawn from the same resource (Ansari & Klinenberg, 2015). Cited materials are limited to content from slides, guides, recorded lectures, live meetings, and mandatory resources (handouts, readings, videos). Do not cite resources that were supplemental or not assigned. No cover page or References section are necessary.
(#2) Share what youve learned during Week #8 with a consenting friend or family member. Ask them to describe their experiences within any job they had. Please also protect the anonymity of any individual/s or workplace mentioned by avoiding identifiers and using pseudonyms (not their real names). If youd prefer not to interview someone, you can instead address this prompts components according to a media depiction (some examples are below). Do not analyze Big Bang Theory, Ugly Betty, or any other portrayals that were covered in this class. If a TV show is chosen, you may reflect on either just one episode or more.
FILMS: Bridget Joness Diary, Dont Look Up, Glengarry Glen Ross, Office Space, The Devil Wears Prada,
The Social Network, Sorry to Bother You, Waiting, The Wolf of Wall Street, Wall Street
TV SHOWS:
30 Rock (2006 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+, Amazon); Better Call Saul (2015 Netflix); Better Off Ted (2009 Amazon); Billions (2016 Paramount+); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 Netflix, Peacock); DMV (2022 Hulu/Disney+, Paramount+); Greys Anatomy (2005 Netflix, Amazon, Apple+, Hulu/Disney+); House (2009 Hulu/Disney+, Amazon, Apple+, Peacock); Industry (2020 HBO Max); Inside Job (2021 Netflix); Mad Men (2007 Apple+, AMC+); Mythic Quest (2020 Apple+); The Bear (2022 Hulu/Disney+); The Office (2005 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+); The Pitt (2025 HBO Max); The Practice (1997 Amazon); The Studio (2025 Apple+); Parks & Recreation (2009 Peacock, Amazon); Scrubs (2001 Hulu/Disney+, Amazon, Apple+); Severance (2022 Apple+); Silicon Valley (2022 HBO Max); Suits (2011 Netflix, Peacock); Superstore (2015 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+); Veep (2012 HBO Max, Amazon)
3 concepts should be drawn from my Organizational Theories Handout. Some examples include: nepotism, occupational segregation, devalued labor, social closure processes, hostile environment, glass escalators, glass ceiling, tokenization, cumulative advantage etc.
…up to +9.5 points (+0.5 portrayal of occupation; +0.5 demographics of employees; +0.5 work culture/ environment; +0.5 relationships among coworkers; +1 x 3 depiction of each occupational concept;
+0.75 x 3 effects of each theory on workers; +0.75 x 3 how each concept contributes to inequalities)
***RESPOND TO EITHER PROMPT #3 OR ALTERNATE PROMPT #3B
YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH PROMPTS BELOW***
PROMPT #3 RELATIONSHIPS (+7 points)
(#3) Share what youve learned from Modern Romance with a consenting friend or family member who is 10+ years older than you. Ask them to describe their experiences with related topics like relationship types (i.e. companionate, soulmate, financial), dating, selecting partners, marriage, parenting, or narratives about love. How do they feel about todays dating contexts, technologies, and norms? Please also protect the anonymity of anyone mentioned by avoiding identifiers and using pseudonyms (not their real names).
…up to 7 points (+2 dating experiences; +2 factors/traits regarding partner selection;
+2 understandings about love, marriage or parenthood; +1 views on current techs & contexts)
ALTERNATE PROMPT #3B POLITICS (+7 pts)
(#3B) Select a public figure who pursued a political, governmental, and/or legal career within any country.
Do not analyze someone who was already discussed in this class (like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or Hillary Clinton). In a similar vein as our discussions about politics, gender, and Messners article on Schwarzenegger (2007), reflect on the following aspects:
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Williams 1992 – Glass Escalator (1).pdf, Bittman et al 2003 Bargaining Time in Household Work (1).pdf, Messner Montes de Oca 2005 – beer ads.pdf, Contreras 2009 – Masculinity in Drug Robberies.pdf, Goffman 2009 – On the Run.pdf, Oren Cooking Shows (1).pdf, Cohen Huffman 2007 Working for the Woman – Female Managers and the Gender Wage Gap (1).pdf, Health Society Conley.pdf, Kramer et al 2014 Emotional Contagion through Social Networks.pdf, Messner 2007 -Governator.pdf, Kopak Sefiha 2015 – Becoming Badass BrBa.pdf, Kane 2006 No Way MY Boys Are Going to be Like That.pdf, Dionne Hatfield 2014 – Ecofeminism Queer Alliances in Maleficent (_trigger warning_).pdf, Klazas 2015.pdf, Escoffier 2003.pdf, Nash 2011 Practicing Love – Black Feminism Love-Politics and Post-Intersectionality.pdf, Lucal 1999 – Gendered Me.pdf, Koyama 2003 Transfeminist Manifesto (1).pdf, Braslow 1997 Gender Lobotomies.pdf, Koyama 2003 Transfeminist Manifesto.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
Workbooks provide opportunities to relate course materials to media, experiences, and empirical works in a personal/reflective manner. Full credit responses meet length requirements, adhere to format/citation rules, and sufficiently address every component of each prompt while citing 2 concepts or quotes from assigned materials. A typical paragraph includes 5-8 sentences. These specifications express the minimum expected, but you will not be marked down for longer replies. Insights should be original, well thought out, and supported by materials. Responses can either be elaborated on in a short essay or as short answers which address each prompts components in bullet point format so long as each is at least 4 paragraphs long. Overall, Workbook #2 should come out to a total of 3 prompt responses, 12 paragraphs, and 6 cited concepts.
When citing materials, only note the author(s), publication year, and relevant page numbers or resource details in the parentheses (i.e. Grazian, 2009, p.222). You can apply any relevant concept from any week’s materials but do not reuse the same concepts. For example, do not cite halo effects” more than once. You may cite two different concepts from the same resource hence, you can define/apply “emerging adulthood and “principle of least interest” for prompt #3 even though both are drawn from the same resource (Ansari & Klinenberg, 2015). Cited materials are limited to content from slides, guides, recorded lectures, live meetings, and mandatory resources (handouts, readings, videos). Do not cite resources that were supplemental or not assigned. No cover page or References section are necessary.
PROMPT #1 EMBODIMENT & MARKETING (+8.5 points)
(#1) Visit the website of a cosmetics brand, then locate at least two ads and/or commercials for their product/s. Examples that should yield interesting analyses: Stryx, War Paint for Men, PAPATUI, Formen, Loved01, Axe, The Shop, Bella Doa, KimChi, Trixie, Fenty, WYN, Pat McGrath, Juvias Place, Blended Girl, Malagna, Rare, MAC, Luna Magic, Pound Cake, Prados Beauty, Physicians Formula, Clinique, Half Magic, Lemonhead.LA,
Ben Nye, Kryolan, Jeffree Star, Kat Von D, Jolie, About Face, Jones Road, Gen See, Mary Kay, Laura Geller, Sugar Cosmetics, Kosas, Anna Sui, Kaleidos, Shu Uemura, Lancme HAPTA, Louis Vuitton, Louboutin
…up to 8.5 points (+0.25 cite materials analyzed; +0.5 companys formation; +0.5 companys history; +0.25 define structural determinism is & +0.5 how it relates to maintaining this brand; +0.25 targeted consumers & +0.5 how thats conveyed; +0.75 website design; +0.75 products; +0.75 aesthetics/ packaging; +1 models – demographics/traits; +1.25 messages about gender & +1.25 appearance)
PROMPT #2 ORGANIZATIONS (+9.5 points)
(#2) Share what youve learned during Week #8 with a consenting friend or family member. Ask them to describe their experiences within any job they had. Please also protect the anonymity of any individual/s or workplace mentioned by avoiding identifiers and using pseudonyms (not their real names). If youd prefer not to interview someone, you can instead address this prompts components according to a media depiction (some examples are below). Do not analyze Big Bang Theory, Ugly Betty, or any other portrayals that were covered in this class. If a TV show is chosen, you may reflect on either just one episode or more.
FILMS: Bridget Joness Diary, Dont Look Up, Glengarry Glen Ross, Office Space, The Devil Wears Prada,
The Social Network, Sorry to Bother You, Waiting, The Wolf of Wall Street, Wall Street
TV SHOWS:
30 Rock (2006 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+, Amazon); Better Call Saul (2015 Netflix); Better Off Ted (2009 Amazon); Billions (2016 Paramount+); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 Netflix, Peacock); DMV (2022 Hulu/Disney+, Paramount+); Greys Anatomy (2005 Netflix, Amazon, Apple+, Hulu/Disney+); House (2009 Hulu/Disney+, Amazon, Apple+, Peacock); Industry (2020 HBO Max); Inside Job (2021 Netflix); Mad Men (2007 Apple+, AMC+); Mythic Quest (2020 Apple+); The Bear (2022 Hulu/Disney+); The Office (2005 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+); The Pitt (2025 HBO Max); The Practice (1997 Amazon); The Studio (2025 Apple+); Parks & Recreation (2009 Peacock, Amazon); Scrubs (2001 Hulu/Disney+, Amazon, Apple+); Severance (2022 Apple+); Silicon Valley (2022 HBO Max); Suits (2011 Netflix, Peacock); Superstore (2015 Peacock, Hulu/Disney+); Veep (2012 HBO Max, Amazon)
3 concepts should be drawn from my Organizational Theories Handout. Some examples include: nepotism, occupational segregation, devalued labor, social closure processes, hostile environment, glass escalators, glass ceiling, tokenization, cumulative advantage etc.
…up to +9.5 points (+0.5 portrayal of occupation; +0.5 demographics of employees; +0.5 work culture/ environment; +0.5 relationships among coworkers; +1 x 3 depiction of each occupational concept;
+0.75 x 3 effects of each theory on workers; +0.75 x 3 how each concept contributes to inequalities)
***RESPOND TO EITHER PROMPT #3 OR ALTERNATE PROMPT #3B
YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH PROMPTS BELOW***
PROMPT #3 RELATIONSHIPS (+7 points)
(#3) Share what youve learned from Modern Romance with a consenting friend or family member who is 10+ years older than you. Ask them to describe their experiences with related topics like relationship types (i.e. companionate, soulmate, financial), dating, selecting partners, marriage, parenting, or narratives about love. How do they feel about todays dating contexts, technologies, and norms? Please also protect the anonymity of anyone mentioned by avoiding identifiers and using pseudonyms (not their real names).
…up to 7 points (+2 dating experiences; +2 factors/traits regarding partner selection;
+2 understandings about love, marriage or parenthood; +1 views on current techs & contexts)
ALTERNATE PROMPT #3B POLITICS (+7 pts)
(#3B) Select a public figure who pursued a political, governmental, and/or legal career within any country.
Do not analyze someone who was already discussed in this class (like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or Hillary Clinton). In a similar vein as our discussions about politics, gender, and Messners article on Schwarzenegger (2007), reflect on the following aspects:
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Trautner Kwan 2010.pdf, Williams 1992 – Glass Escalator (1).pdf, Bittman et al 2003 Bargaining Time in Household Work (1).pdf, Messner Montes de Oca 2005 – beer ads.pdf, Connysdotter Karlsson Kajonius 2020 dark personality traits online environment commentary styles.pdf, Contreras 2009 – Masculinity in Drug Robberies.pdf, Goffman 2009 – On the Run.pdf, Oren Cooking Shows (1).pdf, Cohen Huffman 2007 Working for the Woman – Female Managers and the Gender Wage Gap (1).pdf, LaMarre et al 2009- Irony of Satire on Colbert.pdf, Health Society Conley.pdf, Martin 1998 – Becoming a Gendered Body.pdf, Kramer et al 2014 Emotional Contagion through Social Networks.pdf, Messner 2007 -Governator.pdf, Kopak Sefiha 2015 – Becoming Badass BrBa.pdf, Kane 2006 No Way MY Boys Are Going to be Like That.pdf, Dionne Hatfield 2014 – Ecofeminism Queer Alliances in Maleficent (_trigger warning_).pdf, Klazas 2015.pdf, Escoffier 2003.pdf, Snow Anderson 2004 – Salvaging the Self From Homelessness.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
Read instructions on file. Also included an AI one page of my voice which are my thoughts however it is 100% AI. I need it to be rewritten without AI detection. Included the link to the readings, and the question the professor what’s answered. Any questions please message me
Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Early Irish- Soc 111.pdf
Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.
For this assignment, you will create a public-facing sociology piece designed for a real audience beyond the classroom.
Format:
Your work should draw on materials from the past several weeks, including your research, legislation exploration, pitch, and the original photos you gathered in Week 6.
Example allowed prompt:
I have written my own draft. Can you help me check whether my main argument is clear and suggest where I might reorganize sections? Do not rewrite anything.
What you submit must reflect your voice, your structure, and your decisions.
An op-ed is a short, persuasive piece written for a newspaper or public outlet.
Requirements
Submission
Example (for guidance only)
This op-ed argues that recent housing legislation in California overlooks the everyday consequences of enforcement policies. Drawing on state bills discussed earlier in the course and a photo of posted parking restrictions near a shelter, the piece connects policy language to lived realities. The photos help readers visualize how policy decisions shape public space.
If you need an alternative format or accommodation, contact me.
This assignment is about public sociologyusing your voice, your perspective, and your evidence to communicate sociological ideas clearly to people outside the classroom. AI can help you think, but the work must be yours.
Each category is worth 10 points.
This rubric emphasizes clarity, evidence, and public impact, not perfection. Strong public sociology communicates ideas clearly and responsibly to non-academic audiences.
use the attached files to help with this assignment
WHAT IS THE ETHICS OF SAMPLING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
The objective of this assignment is to analyze education in society from various sociological perspectives. Select two sociological perspectives from the following list: Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Conflict Theory and Feminist Theory.
You will use each perspective to examine education’s role, functions, inequalities, and implications for social structure and change. You will provide an overview of the importance of education in society. Some elements to consider when discussing sociological perspectives:
– USE JSTOR,LIRN,GOOGLE SCHOLAR for addtional resources
1. Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., Tamang, A.L., Hensley, J., Trost, J.L., Alcasey, P., McGonigal, K., Griffiths, H., Keirns, N., Strayer, E., Sadler, T., Cody-Rydzewski, S., Scaramuzzo, G., Vyain, S., Bry, J., & Jones, F. (2021). Introduction to Sociology (3rd ed.). OpenStax. licensed under CC 4.0.
Chapter 15 Religion outlines the sociological approach to religion, world religions and religion in the United States. Sociologist study religion as an aspect of human societies, encompassing diverse beliefs, rituals, and moral frameworks that shape individuals’ worldviews and influence social dynamics. This chapter delves into the multifaceted nature of religion, exploring its significance, expressions, and societal impact. The historical view of religion from a sociological perspective and how the major sociological paradigms view religion encompasses religious beliefs, experiences and rituals. The chapter explores the study of religion as a sociological concept that emerged in the 19th century. It was influenced by the works of prominent sociologists such as Karl Marx, mile Durkheim, Max Weber. Theoretical perspectives on religion offer different lenses through which sociologists analyze and understand the role of religion in society. These theoretical perspectives functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism and feminist theory, offer different insights into the complex relationship between religion and society. The chapter highlights various dimensions of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions. By examining religion from multiple perspectives, sociologists gain a comprehensive understanding of its role in shaping individuals’ lives and influencing broader social structures and dynamics. Chapter 15 explores religious organizations that encompass a wide range of structures and functions, reflecting diverse beliefs, practices, and traditions. Religion has played a significant role in shaping social change throughout history, influencing attitudes, values, and behaviors at individual, community, and societal levels.
Chapter 16 Education dives into education around the world, theoretical perspectives in education and the issues in education. Education around the world varies significantly due to cultural, economic, and political factors. A segment of the chapter looks at differences in educational resources around the world and the view of universal access to education. Chapter 16 presents the concept of formal and informal education. This concept serves different purposes and has unique characteristics in that they are often complementary and interconnected. Informal learning experiences can enhance formal education by providing real-world context, practical skills, and opportunities for personal growth. Conversely, formal education can provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that inform and enrich informal learning experiences. The topic of universal access to education refers to the ability of individuals to obtain and participate in educational opportunities without facing barriers such as financial constraints, discrimination, or lack of resources. It encompasses various dimensions, including physical access to schools, affordability of education, inclusivity for diverse populations, and availability of necessary support services. The topic of universal access continues to draw the attention of policymakers, educators, communities, and international organizations to address educational barriers. Theoretical perspectives such as functionalism, conflict theory and feminist theory offer different frameworks for understanding the role of education in society, its functions, and its impact on individuals as well as social structures. The chapter concludes with issues in education that encompass a wide range of challenges and concerns that impact students, teachers, schools, and educational systems.
Watch
1. CrashCourse. (2018a, January 15). Education in Society: Crash course Sociology #40 [Video]. YouTube.
2. CrashCourse. (2018b, January 8). Religion: Crash course Sociology #39 [Video]. YouTube.
Based on the readings of this unit and your own understanding, answer the following questions:
1. Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., Tamang, A.L., Hensley, J., Trost, J.L., Alcasey, P., McGonigal, K., Griffiths, H., Keirns, N., Strayer, E., Sadler, T., Cody-Rydzewski, S., Scaramuzzo, G., Vyain, S., Bry, J., & Jones, F. (2021). Introduction to Sociology (3rd ed.). OpenStax. licensed under CC 4.0.
Chapter 15 Religion outlines the sociological approach to religion, world religions and religion in the United States. Sociologist study religion as an aspect of human societies, encompassing diverse beliefs, rituals, and moral frameworks that shape individuals’ worldviews and influence social dynamics. This chapter delves into the multifaceted nature of religion, exploring its significance, expressions, and societal impact. The historical view of religion from a sociological perspective and how the major sociological paradigms view religion encompasses religious beliefs, experiences and rituals. The chapter explores the study of religion as a sociological concept that emerged in the 19th century. It was influenced by the works of prominent sociologists such as Karl Marx, mile Durkheim, Max Weber. Theoretical perspectives on religion offer different lenses through which sociologists analyze and understand the role of religion in society. These theoretical perspectives functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism and feminist theory, offer different insights into the complex relationship between religion and society. The chapter highlights various dimensions of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions. By examining religion from multiple perspectives, sociologists gain a comprehensive understanding of its role in shaping individuals’ lives and influencing broader social structures and dynamics. Chapter 15 explores religious organizations that encompass a wide range of structures and functions, reflecting diverse beliefs, practices, and traditions. Religion has played a significant role in shaping social change throughout history, influencing attitudes, values, and behaviors at individual, community, and societal levels.
Chapter 16 Education dives into education around the world, theoretical perspectives in education and the issues in education. Education around the world varies significantly due to cultural, economic, and political factors. A segment of the chapter looks at differences in educational resources around the world and the view of universal access to education. Chapter 16 presents the concept of formal and informal education. This concept serves different purposes and has unique characteristics in that they are often complementary and interconnected. Informal learning experiences can enhance formal education by providing real-world context, practical skills, and opportunities for personal growth. Conversely, formal education can provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that inform and enrich informal learning experiences. The topic of universal access to education refers to the ability of individuals to obtain and participate in educational opportunities without facing barriers such as financial constraints, discrimination, or lack of resources. It encompasses various dimensions, including physical access to schools, affordability of education, inclusivity for diverse populations, and availability of necessary support services. The topic of universal access continues to draw the attention of policymakers, educators, communities, and international organizations to address educational barriers. Theoretical perspectives such as functionalism, conflict theory and feminist theory offer different frameworks for understanding the role of education in society, its functions, and its impact on individuals as well as social structures. The chapter concludes with issues in education that encompass a wide range of challenges and concerns that impact students, teachers, schools, and educational systems.
Watch
1. CrashCourse. (2018a, January 15). Education in Society: Crash course Sociology #40 [Video]. YouTube.
2. CrashCourse. (2018b, January 8). Religion: Crash course Sociology #39 [Video]. YouTube.