TASK Answer any five (5) of the following questions. Each answer should be no more than about 100 words. QUESTIONS—answer any 5 of the following, in order: 1. What did Naaraayanan et al find regarding the effect of shareholder activism by public sector pension funds on the environmental performance and profitability of the firms they […]
Write a reflection on what you learned about your population/track historically and in today’s current context. Discuss the impact of your selected intervention with your population.
Track Population Paper The purpose of this assignment is to research the population of people you will work with in your track and then reflect on the historical and current social context that impacts the population. Next, it will allow you to develop an understanding of how an evidenced based intervention covered in this course […]
What were the two (2) most challenging addiction issues noted? What treatment options are best suited for the addiction issue selected?
The Science of Addiction For the Final Exam, you will respond to the questions posted below. What were the two (2) most challenging addiction issues noted? What treatment options are best suited for the addiction issue selected? What are your thoughts on addressing addiction in the future? For example, will policy be important, or will […]
How are race and/or ethnic relations in the US represented in the documentary? How does race and/or ethnicity intersect with other positions (i.e., gender, class, nationality, etc.)?
Assignment 1) Watch the video to get started on a different foot: TedTalk: The Danger of a Single Story 2) Watch the approved documentaries 3) Respond accordingly: How are race and/or ethnic relations in the US represented in the documentary? How does race and/or ethnicity intersect with other positions (i.e., gender, class, nationality, etc.)? How […]
What are your thoughts on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in emergency areas. Do you support or not support NGOs working in emergency areas?
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How does a family’s economic situation affect a victim’s decision on whether to leave an abusive marriage?
Assignment How does a family’s economic situation affect a victim’s decision on whether to leave an abusive marriage? How is the practice of female genital mutilation an example of a social practice of a patriarchal society? Which forms of abuse do you see as most relevant at present, and where/how would you recommend we begin […]
Identify common misconceptions about mental illness. Describe the influence of social factors on mental disorders.
Mental Disorders 8.1 Identify common misconceptions about mental illness 8.2 Differentiate between the types of mental disorders 8.3 Describe the influence of social factors on mental disorders 8.4 Describe global mental health demographics 8.5 Evaluate social responses to mental disorders 8.6 Compare sociological models of mental illness
Differentiate the approaches of suicidal individuals. Describe the factors influencing global patterns of suicide.
Assignment 7.1 Differentiate the approaches of suicidal individuals 7.2 Characterize the practice of self-injury 7.3 Analyze the social factors involved in body injury 7.4 Assess demographic trends associated with suicide 7.5 Describe the social profile of suicide bombers 7.6 Analyze social influences on suicide 7.7 Describe the factors influencing global patterns of suicide 7.8 Evaluate […]
Explain the social factors associated with marital rape. Analyze the causes of behaviors associated with wife abuse.
SOCIAL 6.1 Differentiate myths from the reality of family violence 6.2 Outline the extent of family violence in U.S. society 6.3 Explain the social factors associated with marital rape 6.4 Analyze the causes of behaviors associated with wife abuse 6.5 Describe social factors related to child abuse 6.6 Identify risk factors for elder abuse 6.7 […]
Describe the major social patterns associated with rape. Identify factors that affect a rape survivor’s responses to rape.
Perpetuate rape culture 5.1.Describe the major social patterns associated with rape 5.2 Identify factors that affect a rape survivor’s responses to rape 5.3 Identify social factors that perpetuate rape culture 5.4 Explain the global perspective on wartime rape 5.5 Compare theories on why men rape women 5.6 Summarize social factors associated with the rape of […]