Public Education Academic Ability Chapter 4 is about socialization, that is, about how we learn culture, which was the topic of Chapter 3. There are several agents of socialization; one of them is the education system, which is the subject of the first question below Answer the questions below: 1) Chapter 4: Watch the video […]
To what extent does Imagine (John Lennon, 1971) call for a communist society and explore relative themes?
Essay Assignment To what extent does Imagine (John Lennon, 1971) call for a communist society and explore relative themes?
Thoroughly explain what the sociological imagination is? Examine how and why the sociological imagination helps understand your chosen topic.
Sociological Imagination The textbook readings for Weeks 1 and 2 explore social forces that can affect our lives as individuals. For this assignment, choose a private or individualistic act that could be regarded as a broader social problem or social issue. You may choose one of the following or a topic of your own: Homelessness […]
Based on what you read about the different theoretical perspectives on society presented in the Week 3 learning resources, what role might holidays and festivals play in creating social solidarity and/or social conflict in society?
Culture and Society People celebrate many holidays and festivals that are imbued with meaning. For your main post this week, include the following two parts: Part 1. Choose a festival or holiday with which you are familiar. Based on your study of the Week 3 learning resources (UMGC, n.d.), explain some key aspects of the […]
How do men and women perceive the transition to parenthood differently, and how does it affect their relationship satisfaction?
ASSIGNMENT Read: Transition to Parenthood Watch: https://youtu.be/jOsX_HnJtHU https://youtu.be/KvbajNOETR0 https://youtu.be/PBYdvMtoYns https://youtu.be/cul4L441x9o Prompt: In the social sciences, the “transition to parenthood” begins when a couple becomes pregnant for the first time and lasts until the child is about two. What are the relationship challenges that are encountered during the transition to parenthood? How do men and women […]
Do you believe that a person diagnosed with cancer or another life-limiting or chronic illness would still be interested in having sex? Why or why not?
ASSIGNMENT Watch: Sex, Chronic Illness and Cancer (Navigate to chapter 14 in MindTap. Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit). Interview with European oncosexologist—Dr. Woet Gianotten. Dr. Carroll’s Notebook for Chapter 14 is on page 373 of the provided textbook https://youtu.be/_gpqEgnelGo https://youtu.be/hkasj0bNbTY Prompt: Do you believe that a person diagnosed with cancer or another life-limiting […]
How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship?
Communication Read or Listen: https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/nonverbal-communication (pay attention to the parts on microexpressions & gestures) Watch: Perspectives on Communication video (Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit of Chapter 3. Click Perspectives on Communication to access the video.) How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship? […]
Discuss some of the changes in American families over the past several decades and how these changes necessitate a change to the definition of family.
Family definition How will you define family? Discuss some of the changes in American families over the past several decades and how these changes necessitate a change to the definition of family. Using ecological, sociological, and historical perspectives how has the economic recession that began in 2008 affected parents who are trying to support households, […]
Based on your own social location and interests, what is one type of work/population/setting in which you would NOT want to do a placement at this time?
Self in Practice Topic: Social Service Workers work in many different kinds of settings with a diverse range of people facing a variety of circumstances. Many of us have come to this field because of our own social locations and lived experiences. It is important to recognize in what ways these may inform our decision […]
Read scholarly work on questions of diversity, exclusion and inclusion. Then write a weekly blog reflecting upon those issues
Patricia Hill Collins– Black Feminist Thought Throughout this course you will read scholarly work on questions of diversity, exclusion and inclusion. Write a weekly blog reflecting upon those issues, offer a unique but informed opinion supported by scholarly research and empirical evidence. You will have freedom to choose the topic and the particular angle of […]