Category: Sociology

This discussion addresses module outcomes 1 and 2. You have learned about the institutions of politics, education and religion. You have learned theories that examine how these institutions promote solidarity and stability in society even though they also contribute to inequality and dysfunction. Functionalists argue that the institutions interact and support each other in order to maintain social order. You will critically evaluate how these institutions interact and discuss whether this stability functions well or does harm to society.

Engage

Before beginning this activity, be sure to read the Module Notes and the assigned readings and viewings. Use as much detail from the readings and other learning materials in the module as possible to answer the following questions.

1. Pick one topic that has been covered in class thus far from the following options: racism, deviance, poverty.
2. Apply one theory to a discussion of how this topic is supported in politics, education and religion.
3. Do these institutions support social solidarity on this topic, or do they promote social dysfunction? Use evidence from the module readings and viewings to support your answer.

References

Conerly, T. R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A. L. (2021). Introduction to sociology. OpenStax.

OpenStax. (2023). Introduction to sociology 3e. Rice University.

Module 1 and 2 covers next chapters:

• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 1: . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 7 25).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 2: . In, Introduction to sociology 3e(pp. 35 55).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 3: . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 65-86).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 4: In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 97 113).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 5: . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 119-137).OpenStax.

This writing assignment addresses course outcomes 3 and 4. This assignment will require you to think about gender, sexuality and social institutions. You will apply a social theory to discuss how sexism and heterosexism are embedded in social institutions. You will evaluate how inequality is created and maintained by social institutions. You will be asked to think carefully about current policies in place to prevent discrimination and bias against women and against members of marginalized sexual and gender orientations. You will be asked to make suggestions on how these policies could be improved.

For this activity, you will identify one area where sexism or heterosexism is evident in one of the key social institutions you have studied. You will find a current event article from a local, national or international news source that details an institutional act of sexism or heterosexism. This might include laws that allow women or the LGBTQA community to be treated unfairly, reports on differences in pay or hiring practices, publicized violations of Title IX, or any other act that appears biased that is committed by an institution. For example, several years ago, the Boy Scouts of America (an institutionalized group) came under fire for refusing to allow gay men to serve as troop leaders. This is an example of heterosexist bias. Recently, the Pope made a statement that women were allowed to nurse their infants in any Catholic church during Mass; this was due to some parishes banning public nursing. Banning public nursing is an act of gender bias. Be sure that you are discussing an institutional act and not an individual act of bias. You will describe the event that you have chosen. You will then apply key sociological concepts and theories to your discussion of this event. You will also apply a social theory to explain why this institutional practice exists. The theory you pick will be the one that best fits your world view (structural functionalism, Conflict, Symbolic Interaction, Feminist or Queer Theory). You will review the positive (social stability) and negative (social dysfunction) consequences of this practice. Your review and analysis will focus on the structure of society and not on the individual. You will support your arguments with appropriate outside sources as needed.

Evaluate

Before beginning this project, please be sure you have thoroughly read and reviewed all of the content in modules 4 and 5. Pay special attention to the terms and concepts from your reading material that help you understand the way that sociologists look at and make sense of gender and institutional development in society. Next, select a current event from a local or national news source that discusses a sexist or heterosexist act. Then, please write an approximately 750 words of text (approximately 3 pages of double-spaced, 12-point font of text) essay addressing the following question prompts. A references list should make up an additional page.

• Briefly summarize the article that you have selected. Provide the specifics of the act and which social institution is engaged in the act.
• Provide a theoretical explanation for why the act occurred. This must be a structural explanation that focuses on the institution. Use the theory that best fits your understanding of the act.
• Discuss how this act was managed. For example, if it was illegal, what were the legal sanctions against the institution? If not illegal, what was the public response?
• Finally, suggest policy changes that might prevent future occurrences of this act.

Your essay will be evaluated in terms of how thoroughly you: answer the questions above; use resources to document your main points; and properly cite referenced work. Your essay should address all of the questions above and should consist of approximately 750 words of text (3 pages of double-spaced, 12-point font of text). Citations and a references list will likely make up an additional page.

To successfully complete Project 1, you will need to organize your responses to the questions and then craft a formatted essay that includes each of the following:

1. A title page;
2. Well-developed introductory paragraph explaining the purpose of the essay and briefly referencing some of the main points/contentions offered in the essay;
3. The body of the essay should consist of your effort to best answer the primary questions from the assignment prompt and should consist of approximately 750 words (approximately 3 pages of double-spaced, 12-point font of text). Though the method by which this is done is largely up to you, it is essential that the responses to the questions in the prompt be based upon scholarly readings and should remain at all times defensible (in an academic sense). You have a great deal of information to draw from in creating your essay, including the assigned readings and hyperlinked sources in the module notes. As is the case with every assignment in SOC101, presenting any unsubstantiated, illogical, or indefensible position will have an adverse effect on the final grade. Please direct any questions regarding these expectations to the instructor;
4. A concise concluding paragraph that briefly restates both the purpose of the essay as well as some of the primary argument offered by you, the essays author. Be sure the concluding paragraph does not introduce new information;
5. A list of all sources consulted in the preparation of the essay. The essay should be formatted according to APA-style documentation. This includes the format of the list of references.

References

Conerly, T. R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A. L. (2021). Introduction to sociology. OpenStax.

OpenStax. (2023). Introduction to sociology 3e. Rice University.

Pick one real-life situation from social media, news, school, workplace, etc. Each member of the group must pick one sociological perspective Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Feminist, or Symbolic Interactionism and explain the situation from that perspective.

Instructions:

Prepare your identified perspective for the group discussion.

Explain initial thoughts of the situation

Present your sociological perspective

Answer questions from group mates about your identified perspective

Explain how your thoughts of the situation has changed (or not) as a result of the discussion.

It provide the real life situation once me and my group decision what it is.

Read chapter 1-6

website for book VitalSource.com

login for book: ************************** password: Becca191203@

What is your zip code area like? You probably can answer this question without having done any research based on the ordinary observation you have done while living there. In the first lab you did some investigation of the area using statistics and maps from the census bureau and Claritas data. In this assignment you will continue your study of your zip code area by exploring it on your own and writing your own report combining results from your observation and statistical information. For this assignment, you want to observe your zip code through a conscious sociological observation, rather than ordinary human observation. That is, try to avoid selective observation, over generalization and the other errors of ordinary human inquiry. Spend at least one hour walking around your zip code. Make sure you visit several places along the boundary, including those that are farthest apart. You will want to bring a notebook with you, and may want to bring a camera. Some things to look for are: Different areas–with their own identities, populations, land uses–within the zip code; Evidence of the presence of specific ethnic or racial groups; The presence of people of different ages; The presence of any of the segments listed by PRIZM NE or any other segmentation system you looked at ; The built environment (What kinds of buildings and open spaces are there? What condition are they in? What kinds of uses (residential, retail, industry)? ; Anything about sociological themes that are worth noting (such as schools, religious institutions, facilities for the elderly, health care resources, services for immigrants, types of families and workplaces)? Write a 3-page double-spaced report using 10-point font on what you learned about your zip code, combining your personal observations and the information from the census bureau and Claritas data. In your report you should reflect on the usefulness of the different kinds of data you use (such as the census and direct observation) and any differences. You may want to explore maps of various characteristics for your zip code at ( ) (make sure you click on more to get a longer list). (Note: if you zoom on one of these maps you can get a good map of the zip code boundaries). Also explore some of the other tables that give detailed information on ethnicity, housing patterns and other topics. You may also want to visit the NYC government homepage website for more data and locations of places of interest (enter your address). You do not need to include every statistic in the report, but select the ones you feel are most useful for describing your zip code area (and these might be very different than those useful for other areas). Feel free to include selected tables, maps, photographs and drawings to enhance the writing (but not to substitute for it). Be sure to provide citations for any tables, maps or statistics you use. Although it would be possible to spend the whole semester doing this project, this assignment is intended to be done in one week and to have a brief write-up (most likely 3-5 pages). There are three main motivations for this assignment: to start the semester with some sociological writing; to have you to practice looking at the world using sociological eyes; to have you do some research using both existing data and your own direct, qualitative observation. A strong paper will not just be descriptive, but will be organized around one or two key points. That is, have a thesis and use evidence to support it. Also make sure to refer to the data from the Census study and Claritas study. Make sure the paper has an introduction and a conclusion and each paragraph has a topic sentence. The paper should be proofread for grammar and spelling. Make sure to include the actual zip code on the title page along with your name and section number. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURNING IN THE ASSIGNMENT. Put a copy of your essay in Google Docs in the folder you shared with me. Share with jelisebrown@gmail.com. Paste the link to your document in the comments area. Title your google document with your name and the title of the assignment

Based on the rubric, please assess the approximate level of my article and offer some suggestions for revision.

I need just a graph from a reliable source. describe independent variable dependent variable unit of measurement and conclusion how it affect the present day

Students will select a current event taking place in Canada that they believe in some way relates to

SOCIAL POLICY. They will provide a written analysis of this event that draws on one of the

SOCIOLOGICAL theories covered in the course. Students will be expected to formulate a strong

and convincing thesis. Detailed assignment instructions will be provided on the first day of class.

Papers should be no more than seven pages double spaced, Times New Roman

I HAVE INCLUDED A RUBRIC AND INSTRUCTIONS.

A. Directions

Step 1: Pick a Topic

Select a community group to study. Some examples of community groups you might explore include:

• An activity-based group like a book club, a soccer team, or a community choir
• A religious or ideological community such as a church congregation or a local political party
• A community organization like a Parent Teacher Association (PTA), a neighborhood association, or the volunteer committee at a local soup kitchen
• An identity-based organization such as a social club for veterans or a fraternal type organization

It should be a group in which membership is voluntary and recreational.

Avoid the following:

• Families
• Workplaces
• Ethnic or racial categories
• Friend groups

You might wish to choose a group that you are a part of, or you might not. You can use your personal experience with the group to form the basis of your research question. Or you can ask members of the group about their experiences, which will help you develop your research question.

In the template, write a paragraph (approximately 6-8 sentences) describing the community group you have chosen. In particular, be sure to answer the following questions:

• What is the community group?
• What are the attributes or characteristics of this community group? (e.g. What activities does this group do together? What element of the members’ interests or identities brings them together? How is membership in the group defined, if at all?)
• What kind of experience with or access to this community group do you have?

You will use this same topic in Touchstone 3 when you present your research plan.

Step 2: Ask a Question

Next, you will formulate a question related to this group, and to topics related to diversity and/or collaboration. You might think about diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, socioeconomic status, or along multiple intersecting identities. Be sure to use what you learned in Unit 1 about the ways sociologists ask questions.

Examples:

• What are the challenges of a moms community organization in appealing to moms with children of different ages?
• How does a group of car enthusiasts reach out to the surrounding community to get support for their events?
• How has the Boy Scouts accepting girls impacted their mission and programs?
• Do gender segregated sports teams for kids help maintain traditional gender roles?

In the template, write the question you have formulated for your study. Be sure to identify the Independent and Dependent variables and identify them correctly. (HINT: Refer back to and for help.)

Step 3: Prepare a Bibliography

Finally, you will begin developing a bibliography for a review of the existing literature that relates to your question. Before conducting a full literature review, a sociologist will build a bibliography, or a list of potential sources that they will read and study in greater depth in the review.

Collect 4-6 articles, books, or other resources that relate to your question and list them in your template. You dont have to look into these materials in depth right now! Youll review this literature more closely in Touchstone 3, and you will also be exposed to additional relevant research and frameworks in Unit 3. Youll also be able to add to or amend your bibliography before you submit Touchstone 3 in Unit 3.

Attributes of good readings for your literature review:

• They are academic, scholarly works about research findings or they are reliable journalistic reporting based on scientifically credible and reliable data.
• They should have been published in the last 10 yearsunless they are a landmark work on the topic and provide important background or as a comparison.
• They look at different sides of the argument and a variety of perspectives.
• They do not have to be written by sociologists or published in sociology journals, but they should be academic and not popular works.

Where to find readings:

More than likely you will use a major search engine like Google Scholar. Start your search by identifying key search terms related to your research question, to generate relevant results. specifically searches scholarly literature. However, keep in mind that much of this literature may have limited or paid access. Another good place to search is in a public library or university library catalog or database. You might also want to try regular Google, but you will have to be careful to screen your results and make sure you only select academic sources. Whichever way you choose to search, make sure that you are selecting credible sources.

What makes a source credible?

Credible sources are written by authors who are well known in their field. They are based on scientific datanot opinions or with biased observations. Sources should be from reliable outlets, like major publishers, universities, think tanks, and credentialed current practitioners. (HINT: Refer back to for more guidance.)

How to format sources in your bibliography:

Sociologists use American Psychological Association (APA) format for their research. However, you will use a more simplified method to format sources for your bibliography. You will include five key elements for each source, with each element separated by a period:

• Authors name(s)
• Publisher and publication date
• Title of the source, in quotation marks
• Page numbers (if applicable)
• Source’s location for web-based texts (URL)

EXAMPLE Alireza Behtoui. Journal of Sociology, 2015. “Beyond social ties: The impact of social capital on labour market outcomes for young Swedish people.” p. 711-724.

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

1. Identify Community Group

Have you identified and described a voluntary, recreational community group?

Have you provided group attributes/characteristics of this group?

Have you discussed your experience with or access to this group?

2. Research Question

Have you selected a research question that is sufficiently specific to be researchable while tying in to broader themes in sociology?

Have you clearly identified independent and dependent variables?

Are your independent and dependent variables in the correct relationship?

3. Bibliography

Have you provided 4-6 credible, relevant, recent, and properly cited sources?

Did you properly format these sources and include the five key elements for each source, with each element separated by a period:

• Authors name(s)
• Publisher and publication date
• Title of the source, in quotation marks
• Page numbers (if applicable)
• Source’s location for web-based texts (URL)

C. Requirements

The following requirements must be met for your submission:

• Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Submission must include your name and the date.
• Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
• Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.

1. Overall Goal

Write a critical sociological analysis of Islam using theories and concepts from the course.

This is not a summary paper. You must:

• Take a clear analytical position
• Use sociological theory to support that position
• Show how sociology helps us understand Islam, religion, power, modernity, secularism, and/or Orientalism

2. Length & Scope

• Target length: ~1,250 words
• Acceptable range: 1,1251,375 words
• Do not exceed 1,500 words
• Focus on one main argument, not multiple unrelated claims
• The thesis must be:
• Sociological (not theological or personal)
• Analytical (not descriptive or moral)
• Arguable (not obvious or neutral)
• Every section of the paper should support, refine, or complicate this thesis

3. Use of Readings (Critical Engagement Required)

• Minimum 10 scholarly sources total
• At least 6 must come from assigned course readings
• All sources must be academic (no blogs, news articles, or opinion pieces)
• ( Week 1 has a set of readings , week 2 has a set of readings, etc.) the paper may focus on one or more of the weeks if needed.

You should explicitly engage with:

• Classical sociological theory (e.g., Durkheim, Weber, Marx, secularization theory)
• Modern critiques (e.g., postcolonial theory, Orientalism, critiques of secularism)
• Concepts of power, knowledge, modernity, and religion

Avoid:

• Theology
• Personal belief statements
• Defending or attacking Islam normatively

8. Writing Style

• focus on analysis rather than description
• Keep sentences direct and well-structured; avoid unnecessary complexity or big words
• Use course concepts and theoretical terms where relevant, but do not overuse advanced language
• Avoid purely descriptive writing or moral judgments
• Do not use first person (I, we) unless it is analytically necessary
• make it sound like a first year student, no need to over do it or make it difficult to read

I UPLOADED THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM PROFESSOR, I WILL UPLOAD READINGS AFTER I HIRE YOU.