Sociology

This is a class assignment of 500 words. It is to be posted on a discussion board through the school’s Blackboard. The ted talk the teacher is referring to is called: How economic inequality harms societies by Richard Wilkinson. 1. Give at least 3 specific examples of new trends or statistics that you learned preparing for this discussion board. Are you surprised by the statistics about wealth inequality given in the Ted Talk or in the textbook? Why or why not? 2. To what extent do you think wealth inequality is affecting what has happened to the American population in recent history, as they battle COVID-19? Obviously a virus does not care who it targets, but what do you notice about how resources matter in how different subpopulations in America are being impacted by the disease? Be specific and give examples. 3. What do you think? Should growing inequality be a matter of public concern? Is it consistent or inconsistent with the type of country you would like to live in? Why or why not? In order to complete this assignment, you must also respond thoughtfully in comments on two of your classmates’ posts. Also, please remember to refer to the Discussion Board checklist to make sure that you have completed and submitted this assignment correctly before the deadline closes.  1

Instructions Students are required to read the article provided below. You can copy and paste the website in a new window to access. “The Escalating Terrorism Problem in the United States” https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/200612_Jones_DomesticTerrorism_v6.pdf Log on to the website above and read the article titled, “The Escalating Terrorism Problem in the United States” Assignment: 1. Define Terrorism. 2. Summarize trends in U.S Terrorism from 1994 to 2020 (as contained in the article). 3. Provide suggestions or recommendations on what the government need to do to Prevent Terrorism. Note: You are required to write at least 600 words for this assignment.

THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY, FEMINISM Read pages 18-25, “Critical Introduction to the Field”/“Theorizing Lived Experiences” and answer the questions below. Note that embedded in the excerpt is the following video: Stuff Mom Never Told You – HowStuffWorks. (2016, March 3). Barbie Explains Feminist Theories | Radical, Liberal, Black, etc. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3D_C-Nes60   Answer the following questions:  1. What Is Feminism? Using The Reading And Having Watched The Film, List Three Types Of Feminism And Describe The Major Ideas Of Each Type (Perspective) And Goals. (Write A Paragraph On Each) Refer To Either The Reading, Internet, Or Video To Support Your Ideas. Make Sure You Do Not Plagiarize And Use Your Own Words Unless You Use Quote For Words/Excerpts Stated Word For Word (Verbatim). Unit V Of The Additional Text Entitled Contemporary Social Feminist Movements Can Also Be Used.   2. What Do Feminists Mean By Intersectionality? (One Paragraph) Read Pages 26-30 In This Text To Help You. Having Understood The Idea Of Intersectionality, Choose The “Identity Terms” (See Pages Noted) That Relate To Your Identity. For Example, One Can Be White (Racial Identity), Greek (Ethnic Identity), Cisgender Woman (Gender Identity), Immigrant (Transnational Identity). This List/Intersection/S Is Your Matrix Of Identity.      3. What Is The Difference Between The Following Levels Of Analysis: Individual, Social, Structural? How Would One From Each Level Of Analysis Think About Gender, According To Your Additional Bb Text?   Do Understanding These Levels Of Analysis Help You Understand The Way Gender Exists In Society? Explain Why Or Why Not.

At least three paragraphs ( 500 words) describe the impact of the combined effects of this almost year-long quarantine and social media on our sense of identity. Use the article in the module and the Identity ch At least three paragraphs ( 500 words), What is the impact of the combined effects of this almost year-long quarantine and social media on our sense of identity? Use the article in the module and the Identity chapter attached to frame the discussion. apter attached to frame the discussion.

Current research supports the assumption that autism is caused by neurological impairments affecting brain chemistry and/or brain structure (Harvard Medical School, 1997). Even though the exact etiology of the disorder is unknown the symptoms are well defined, thus providing essential information for educational treatment. Currently, educational treatment approaches are based on three theories explaining the presence of common symptoms. In your opinion which theory (perceptual/cognitive theory, developmental theory, or behavioral theory) would you use to educate students with autism? Give an example to help explain your viewpoint. You are required to post your initial substantive response as well as respond, in 50 words or more, to two other students’ posts.

Module/Week 5 Essay Discuss the following: ·       Relate the concept of governance to an organizational leadership and behavior context. ·       Evaluate the role that governance plays in the effective practice of public administration. ·       Synthesize a Biblical/covenantal model of statesmanship, leadership, and organizational behavior with the above. Requirements  ·       Answers to questions must be supported by research and citations. It is not unusual, for instance, to have 3–4 citations per paragraph in doctoral-level research. ·       Remember also that writing a research paper requires you to weave in ideas from numerous sources and then in turn synthesizing those ideas to create fresh insights and knowledge.   APA 7th ed ·       Your references should consist of Shafritz & Hyde (2017), Fischer (2010), presentations, and weekly articles as your foundation. The other sources are supportive peer-reviewed literature to substantiate your statements, arguments, and/or claims. ·       You are only listing sources you actually used in your paper. Do not list sources you have not used in your paper. ·       Also, do not use Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Dictionary.com, Merriam-Webster, etc. This is a doctoral class and scholarly sources should be used to articulate your understanding and ability to critically analyze course content. ·       Fischer, Kahlib (2010).  A Biblical Perspective on Organizational Behavior and Leadership Shafritz, J. & Hyde, A. (2017). Classics of Public Administration

Report Benefits of a group intervention for individual living substance abuse. Literature review on a group intervention or other group therapy issue (20 points) Students will write a scholarly paper on group therapy that is at least six full pages of text, and no more than eight. The goal of a literature review is to summarize and synthesize the research of others. This paper is to be an in-depth look at the current research published on some aspects of group therapy. The topic may be conducting groups with a particular population, a particular group intervention, a common group issue (e.g. cohesion, resistance), or other aspects of group therapy. Cite at least eight scholarly articles from refereed (a.k.a. peer-reviewed) journals, not on the course readings list.  The paper should be written in APA style. Your literature review should contain the following section headings:  1. Introduction (include an overview of the topic)  2. Significance of the topic to social work practice  3. Literature review (integrate and synthesize articles you reviewed)  4. How this topic (population, intervention, issue) affects group effectiveness.  5. Cultural considerations 6. Conclusion

1) On a piece of paper, make two columns. Label one column “boys” and the other column “girls.” 2) Watch the “Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Experiment” which can be accessed at PBS.   This video clip is about 25 minutes long; you only need to watch the first 17 minutes for this assignment.   If you prefer, you can read the transcript of the video. Please be advised that there are racial slurs in this video. While offensive, the video still has merit. That said, if you find the video too offensive, you may contact me, no later than 24 hours in advance of the first post, and I will give you a different assignment for this activity. 3) While watching the first 17 minutes, mark the number of times Mrs. Elliott interacts with boys in the “boy” column and the number of times Mrs. Elliott interacts with girls in the “girl” column.  Count up the total number of interactions for boys and girls. 4) Include the following two things in your initial post:  First, how many times Mrs. Elliott interacted with boys and how many times Mrs. Elliott interacted with girls.  Second, tell me if this an example of a manifest or latent function and explain why. To do this, click on the little grey box at the bottom that says “Add a New Discussion Topic.” Print your title in the box that says “subject” and your comments in the box under “message.” When you are finished, click on the grey box that says “post to the forum.”

Identify three false or exaggerated claims made by advertisers, politicians, etc. and list them here with an explanation as to why you chose them. (Example: Best Chicken Wings in the World). Multiple restaurants make claims such as these, with no data to support it.

In what way do think the victims outlined are being “primed” for genocide? Use the “Techniques of Genocide as outlined by Raphael Lemkin as constituting a “coordinated attack upon elements of nationhood.” How would they apply to the group/s you described?