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Category: Sociology

  • Chapter 2 discusses soc 464

    so the name of the book is

    TENTH EDITION

    SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY

    A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE

    Nancy R. Hooyman H. Asuman Kiyak and you will need to get some terms of the analysis, I am looking for a bit more engagement with trends/statistics provided in the PowerPoints. I shared the powerpoint in the filesChapter 2 Discussion Board also Please only BOLD the concepts (not the definition) and be sure to select concepts from the list in the PowerPoints

    Chapter 2: Discussion Board Assignment Instructions

    Objectives:

    • Show what you know by demonstrating comprehensive, detailed and correct understanding of key concepts, theories and trends from the course via meaningful discussion board interaction with peers.
    • Engage students with course material (E-text, PowerPoints, etc.) to deepen comprehension and demonstrate detailed and correct knowledge of key theories, concepts and trends discussed in each chapter.
    • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical writing through reading, writing and peer interaction.

    Due: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts are due by the following Monday 11:45pm.

    Instructions:

    1. Preparation:
    • Gather your materials – Have in front of you the assigned Chapter and PowerPoint slides along with these instructions
    • Read these instructions and the assigned Chapter and PowerPoints slides, and…
    • Take notes – on content relevant to the prompts listed below (see #2)
    • Utilize – the Concept list provided in the PowerPoint slides (typically the third slide in the deck).
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: The PowerPoint slides provide a roadmap/outline for your discussion post, as well as give updated information/statistics not included in the text. In your discussion posts, be sure to use the concepts and updated information/statistics in the PowerPoint slides as appropriate-.
    1. Initial Post:
    • Topic Prompts: Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the US (Chapter 2):
    • Why is the world experiencing a significant increase in the aging population?
    • What are the economic implications of this aging population for industrialized countries?
    • What is the status of older adults across the globe?
    • How does immigration later in life affect people?
    • What are some global humanitarian concerns associated w/growth of aging population?
    • Content Requirements:
    • Respond fully to all prompts/questions (see above)
    • Concept Integration:
    1. For a C grade, must integrate a minimum of four concepts from the chapter into your response. For a B, must demonstrate knowledge of 8+ concepts; for an A, 10+ concepts.
    2. Must use the concepts from list provided in PowerPoints for each chapter.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of each concept by including detailed definitions and examples/statistics taken directly from the text AND PowerPoints. Include the definition in parentheses the first time you mention the concept in your response.
    • Analysis: Discuss sociological connections, implications, or insights regarding concepts, theories, trends, statistics, etc. you have gained from the text and PowerPoints.
    • Conclusion: Very briefly summarize your main points and pose a question to your peers to encourage further discussion.
    • Formatting and Length:
    • The initial post should be between 400-800 words, 12-point font, single spaced.
    • Responses to peers (see #2 below) should be between 150-400 words.
    • Highlight and/or Bold concepts for clarity of written expression and ease of grading.
    • Include original prompts in response and use paragraph breaks where appropriate.
    • Proofread and grammar/spellcheck.
    • Timeliness: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts (see below) aredue by the following Monday 11:45pm.

    3. Response Posts:

    • Engagement: Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Aim to engage with posts that discuss different topics or concepts than your own.
    • Content Requirements:
    • Concept Application: Relate your response to at least one additional course concept not covered in your original post.
    • Constructive Feedback: Provide thoughtful and respectful feedback. Comment on strengths and suggest areas for further exploration.
    • Further Discussion: Pose a follow-up question or provide an additional perspective to keep the conversation going.
    • Length: Each response should be between 150-400 words.
    • Timeliness: Your initial post is due on Friday at 11:45pm; peer response posts are due by the following Monday 11:45pm.
    1. Grading Criteria:
    • Respond fully to all Prompts: Response thoroughly addresses all elements of each prompt.
    • Understanding of Concepts: Demonstrates clear, detailed and accurate understanding of a minimum of four course concepts/theories/trends for a C grade. For a B or better, must demonstrate knowledge of additional concepts.
    • Critical Thinking: Shows depth of analysis and insight in applying concepts, theories, examples and/or trends to the topic.
    • Communication/Writing Quality: Writes clearly and effectively, adhering to content, length and formatting requirements.
    • Follows instructions: Responses indicate students have read, understood and followed instructions.
    • Engagement: Actively participates in the discussion with meaningful contributions.

    Grading Criteria

    Score

    Excellent (Full Credit)

    Proficient (Partial Credit)

    Needs Improvement (Little/No Credit)

    Thoroughly Addresses All Prompts

    (2)

    Thoroughly answers all prompts with depth and detail.

    Addresses most prompts but one may be underdeveloped.

    Several prompts missing or only briefly addressed.

    Detailed knowledge of Concepts (listed in PPTs)

    (2)

    Clearly and accurately integrates 10+ course concepts.

    Uses 4 to 8+ concepts but definitions are somewhat unclear.

    Fewer than 4 concepts used; minimal or mostly inaccurate.

    Concept Examples

    (1)

    Provides strong, relevant examples for concepts when appropriate.

    Examples provided for some but may lack depth.

    Few or no examples, or examples unrelated.

    Quality of Analysis

    (1)

    Demonstrates sociological insights, connections, and implications.

    Some analysis beyond definitions but limited depth.

    Minimal or no analysis; only restates definitions.

    Conclusion (.5) & Peer Question (.5)

    (1)

    Strong summary and engaging peer question posed.

    Some summary but question may be weak or missing.

    Lacks summary and/or no peer question.

    Writing Quality

    (1)

    Clear, well-organized, grammatically correct.

    Minor errors, somewhat unclear writing.

    Many errors, unclear writing.

    Follows Instructions, Timeliness

    (1)

    Follows all instructions, meets deadline.

    Follows most instructions, meets deadline.

    Follows few instructions; misses deadline.

    Peer Reponses

    (1)

    Two responses.

    Introduces at least one new concept effectively.

    Two responses.

    Mentions a new concept but weakly developed.

    No or minimal responses. No new concepts applied.

    Total Score

    /10

  • Exploring Sociological Research

    hey I have put what’s needed for this essay that is my teachers rubrics

  • Learning Reflection

    It is time to think about what you have learned in this module and reflect on how it fits with your professional experiences and prior knowledge. In this Evolve activity, you will simply assess how what you have learned this week compares to what you knew previously and how it might benefit you in your academic and career aspirations. Please answer the following:

    • How do you think issues of inequality are managed in your community or job?
    • Based on the research presented to you in this module, what might be one of our greater obstacles in overcoming inequality in the coming years?

    Assignment Instructions:

    Your Evolve post should be approximately 150 words in length and should substantively integrate the assigned content of the module and draw on what you have learned by going through the course materials.

  • Reading 4

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Ebola in West Africa Reading.pdf

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  • Project 2: Institutions Analysis (PowerPoint)

    Overview

    As a reminder, for this project, you will need to identify an institution (family, economy, criminal justice system, military, travel, transportation, medical, housing, insurance, education, religion, etc.) and provide a Symbolic Interactionist and a Conflict Theory analysis of your institution in American society. Separate your symbolic interactionist and conflict slides. Use much detail regarding your symbolic interaction and conflict perspectives.

    Assignment Requirements (Review)

    You will need to conduct research on your specific institution, using a combination of 7-10 resources (e.g., books, newspaper articles, news magazine articles, sociological journals, internet sites {limit 3}, videos, DVDs, interviews, etc.). For each slide — provide in-text citations, and include a work cited page as a final slide.

    After you have conducted your research, you will analyze your information using the following questions as a guide:

    1. Discuss the history of your institution. How did it emerge? How did it come into existence?
    2. How do members of society perceive your institution?
    3. How do members of the institution perceive itself (its own institution)?
    4. How has the institution changed over time?
    5. What has caused various institutions to change?
    6. Discuss any stable features of the institution, that is, features that have not changed.
    7. As a way to better accommodate members of society, how would you improve your institution?
    8. Who are the major participants in the institution? What are their roles and statuses?
    9. Does your institution work better for some members of society (as opposed to others)?

    —————————

    10) Symbolic Interactionist perspective?

    11) Conflict perspective?

    12) Conclusion: What did you learn? How will you advance your knowledge?

    13) Work cited page.

    Provide a separate slide for each question.

    You will then organize and submit your information in outline format on a PowerPoint (1116 slides). Your slide presentation should include images, videos, charts, and graphs where applicable. Finally, be sure to include a conclusion and work cited page.

    Directions

    1. Create and upload your final PowerPoint/slide presentation. Include a Works Cited page at the end of your presentation for your citations or references. For more information about how to create a presentation (the principles apply to all presentations even though these resources are PowerPoint specific), check out these resources

    Requirements: 11-16 slides

  • 3 part analysis – 3 paragraphs

    Main argument: What is the author’s central purpose, and primary arguments or central themes? This is the main idea, the main point the author it trying to convey. *Though you are focusing on a few sections you should talk about the article or chapter as a whole here.

    Organization: How does the author break up their argument into sections? What are these sections and what does each discuss? Why does the author organize their argument in this way? What purpose does this organizational structure serve? *Since you are focusing on select section(s) of the article you should describe the structure of these sections, how are they broken up within each section. What does the author talk about first, second, third… and why?

    Evidence:What types of evidence does the author use (other authors, historical or archival sources, interviews, surveys, participant observation, etc.)? Which specific authors does this author cite and why? How does this evidence support the author’s argument? Do not just list the authors cited, but rather, explain why a few key authors are central and important to this author’s main arguments. If the author uses ethnographic research involving participant observation, or if they use interviewing or surveys, how does this data or evidence support and back-up their argument?

    – ABSOLUTELY NO PLAGIARISM (AI/Plagiarism/Originality detector)

    – Try to use regular yet good word choice! Avoid using big, difficult, sophisticated, academically advance phrasing or word choice please. Write regularly like a common person with normal good word choice and fluency.

    – 200 words each paragraph. (Claim, organization and evidence)

    – Include at least 2 in text citations from PDF on the (Evidence Paragraph) as “evidence” while developing paragraph.

    – Use “Mann-2008-Sociological_Inquiry.pdf” (Actual assignment reading) and “attachment 2” (this second pdf are just notes from the reading from the professor) PDFs ONLY to complete assignment.

    – THIRD PDF TITILED, “3002_CRA-Group4…….” IS JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT A CLAIM, ORGANIZATION, AND EVIDENCE ASSIGNMENT SHOULD LOOK LIKE.

    Requirements: 3 paragraphs – 200 words each paragraph

  • Education & Inequality

    In your textbook (SOC by Jon Witt) read chapter 8 thoroughly. Focus on the Educational portion only. Using examples, specifics and analysis, answer the following questions:

    1Compare and contrast University Heights to Fieldston School. Describe each campus, and critically analyze Melanies situation. After your written analysis, apply the following quote (pg. 172): Education, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, Horace Man, 1848. What are your thoughts on education as the great equalizer?

    2 Describe the research findings on the teacher-expectancy effect (p. 180). How would symbolic interactionists interpret/view the teacher expectancy effect? Explain. As you answer, consider labeling (see labeling theory on page 141). Discuss the social consequences of tracking, and “credentialism” (pages 179, 181). Give examples of credentialism, and tracking. Tracking and Credentialism: Answer these concepts separately.

    Note: Read chapter 8 and Review Power-Point — This will assist you in providing solid responses

    Requirements: two paragraphs

  • Explaining why sociology has emerged

    This assignment will assess your skills and knowledge about:

    1. Explaining why sociology has emerged.
    2. Describing sociological perspectives and their alignment to current social factors.
    3. Examining the different theorist/theories associated with the discipline of sociology.

    Assignment Information

    Based on the reading of this unit and your own understanding, answer the following:

    1. From your perspective, have the ideas of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Auguste Comte influenced the global economic system? Provide a few examples where their theories might apply to events witnessed or experienced in your personal life.
    2. Reflecting on your personal experiences, what would you consider to be the most important ideas contributed by Karl Marx, Max Weber and Auguste Comte regarding the study of society? Be sure to give examples.
    3. Through the lens of a sociologist, how might these ideas be relevant to the understanding of society’s function.

    Submission Instructions

    • Your Discussion should be a minimum of 550 words in length and not more than 750 words.
    • You may use the course readings or any relevant source to respond to the questions and your peer replies.
    • Remember to locate, use, cite, and list references in all your discussion posts to validate statements of fact or corroborate personal opinions/points of view.
    • Refer to the for help with APA citations.
    • Unit Reference
    • 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.
      • View the Online Book
      • Read Chapter 1 –
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      Chapter 1 of Introduction to Sociology serves as an orientation to sociology, laying the groundwork for understanding its key concepts, theories, and methods. The chapter begins with an explanation of what sociology is and why it is important. It discusses how sociology differs from other social sciences and how it focuses on the study of society, social interaction, and social institutions. Before the formalization of sociology as a discipline, scholars throughout history pondered questions related to society and human interaction. The chapter introduces the major theoretical perspectives in sociology such as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Each perspective offers a different way of understanding society and social behavior. Studying sociology enriches individuals’ lives by deepening the understanding of society, enhancing critical thinking skills, and empowering people to create positive change in the world.

      Additional Reading:

      1. Drew, C. (July 8, 2023). . Helpful Professor.

      • The noted article provides a list of the most essential concepts in sociology. These concepts are key in the study of human societies and their interactions.

    Requirements: 550 to 750

  • Reflection 1

    The topic is going to be “Society’s educational system” Please see instructions attached as pdf file. As well as 3 different readings. Please only use 2 different sources.

    The textbook being used in this course is : Lareau, Annette (2011). Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life 2nd edition, University

    of California Press, Berkley. ISBN-13: 9780520271425

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): SOC4988-Reading-SocialandCulturalMobility.pdf, SOC4988-Reading-Conflict Theory of Educational Stratification.pdf, SOC4988-Reading-Theory and Resaerch in the Sociology of Education.pdf, Reflections2026 SOC24988.pdf

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  • Exam 1 Component II Essay Question

    In recent years, there have been several infectious diseases to garner public and medical

    attention for various reasons (Ebola, TB, Whooping cough, Measles, Mumps, and SARS-CoV-2 or

    COVID-19 to name a few). In addition, debates about mandated immunizations are growing with

    some arguing that individuals should have the right to choose whether to get vaccines. While

    biomedical technology and discoveries like vaccines are extremely important in the battle

    against infectious diseases, why is it also important to understand infectious diseases today

    from a socio-historical perspective? For example, why do we still need to examine the role of

    social determinants in relation to who is at risk for infectious diseases as well as how the organisms which cause these diseases, and the hosts and vectors behave? How does looking at

    the history of other infectious diseases provide insight for contemporary efforts to deal with

    infectious disease?