Write 5 paragraphs identifying and explaining 5 ways in which Karl Marx criticizes capitalism. (Five things that Marx said are wrong, bad or harmful about capitalism.)

Your answers to the questions must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers must be original, use your own ideas and words. Be sure to refer to the required videos in your answer.

Use at least 3 of the following sources of information:

Grading criteria:

• • Student can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, 3 points per paragraph for the in-text citations and 10 points for the bibliography (list of sources consulted).
  • Each paragraph must identify and explain one criticism of Marx against capitalism.
  • Avoid plagiarism. References must be included in the text as well as in the final list (bibliography) in APA format. Failing to include references in both the text and a final bibliography will result in a grade of 0. The instructor wants to help you. Ask him when you have any doubt.
  • Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings. Each paragraph must have a minimum of 5 sentences.
  • Each paragraph must be original, using student’s own work and ideas.
  • A complete list of sources (bibliography) must be included after the 5 paragraphs. Sources must be listed using format.
  • A minimum of 3 sources must be used and listed.
  • In-text citations must follow APA format.

Key to the analysis of micro-level social interactions are the concepts of: social status, social roles, role conflict, status strain, and social structure. This assignment ask you to apply these concepts to your current life by reflecting on the social dimensions of yourself. This assignment is about you. Consequently, do not copy from any source.

Review the definition and examples of these concepts in your textbook (or better, check your notes from chapter 4 and class lecture). Then, complete the following learning activity:

1. Identify (list) 10 social statuses that you currently occupy. Identify which statuses are ascribed and which ones are achieved. (10 points)
2. Select the 5 most important statuses that you currently occupy and describe the social roles associated with each status. A minimum of 5 roles per status is required. Identify which statuses are ascribed and which ones are achieved. (25 points)
3. Provide an example of a role conflict from your current life. Saying that you experience no role conflict is not acceptable as an answer.(5 points)
4. Provide an example of status strain from your current life? Saying that you experience no status strain is not acceptable as an answer.(5 points)
5. Attach a photo of yourself that represent your “social-self.” (5 points)

Write 5 paragraphs of at least 100 words each answering the following questions:

1. Who is Matthew Desmond?
2. What is (are) Desmond’s research question(s) in the research article ” Eviction and the Reproduction of Urban Poverty” or his book Evicted.
3. Describe the research methodology used for his research article ” Eviction and the Reproduction of Urban Poverty” or his book Evicted.
4. What are the main findings of Matthew Desmond’s research on housing eviction?
5. Is his methodology scientific? Why?

You must list all the sources consulted when preparing your answer, in or format.

You must review at least 3 of the following sources of information:

• The following article can be access through the library: Desmond, M. (2012). . American Journal of Sociology. 118(1), 88133.

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• • Student can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, 3 points per paragraph for in-text citations and 10 points for the bibliography (list of sources consulted).
  • Each paragraph must answer one of the questions.
  • Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings.
  • Each paragraph must be original, using student’s own work and ideas.
  • Each paragraph must have at least 5 sentences.
  • A reference list (complete list of used-sources) must be included after the paragraphs. Sources must be listed using or format.
  • In-text citations must follow APA format.

Write 5 paragraphs of at least 100 words each answering the following questions:

1. Who are and ?
2. What social problems have Rios and Prieto studied?
3. Describe the research methodology used for their research paper about “mano dura-mano suave.”
4. What is the problem with “stop-and-frisk?” Summarize the findings of their study “Mano Suave-Mano Dura”
5. Was their methodology scientific? Why?

You must list all the sources consulted when preparing your answer, in or format.

You are required to use the following sources:

Rios, Victor M., Greg Prieto and Jonathan M. Ibarra (2020). “” in American Sociological Review, Vol 85(1) 58-75.

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Grading criteria:

• • • • Students can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, and 5 points for the bibliography (list of sources consulted).
      • Each paragraph must answer one of the questions.
      • Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings.
      • Each paragraph must be original, using student’s own work and ideas.
      • A complete list of used-sources must be included after the 5 paragraphs. Sources must be listed using or format.

Watch the following short video:

Read the following article:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Is the exploitation of workers a social problem? Why?
• Does Robert Reich use an objective or subjective view of the social problem? Explain your answer.
• Which sociological theory is he using to frame his arguments?
• Do you agree with him? Why?
• Your original answer to the questions must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers must be original, use your own ideas and words. Do not copy from any website or written material from another person without professional citation.You must post your original answers first, in order to see other students’ answers.