Sociology

 Do surveillance systems empower or constrain? Do you feel that with advanced technology that freedoms are secured or curtailed?  Or is it a mix of both?  For more information on Surveillance Systems read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveillance

Topic- African American Women and the Civil Rights Movements  1) Follow the Guidelines for the Historiographical Papers (Under Assignments) 2) Submit a 20-page paper 3) Use 20-25 sources 4) Be sure to use footnotes in the paper. You do not need a bibliography 5) Present drafts of your work.  Guidelines HOW TO WRITE A HISTORIOGRAPHCAL ESSAY A historiographical essay is a detailed examination of the development of a particular area of historical inquiry. Unlike a research paper, you are not making findings of fact. Rather in the historiographical essay, you are tracing the development of the literature on a particular subject or topic (area of study) in History. In the essay, you should provide a detailed overview of the main works on a topic and how the literature has evolved on the topic over time. Pay close attention to different schools of thought and interpretations that appear in different periods (if they exist). Your goal is to summarize and evaluate the arguments in these works. For the development of a clear and well-structured essay, you need to follow some crucial steps. Evaluate the Historians’ Viewpoints In order to evaluate the work of historians, you should consult the database of record for the historical discipline: JSTOR • Books – Place the book in its proper chronological order and its context.• Articles- Will provide good, focused discussions of topics or issues of importance • Book reviews – The best way to find what a book is about and how it is perceived in the field is to read a book review. • Review Essays – More extended book reviews that provide in-depth treatment of the subject matter. Write Your Historiography Two of the best ways to present your material in There are several possible ways to organize your historiographical paper: 1. You can report writers in chronological order, monitoring changes over time. 2. You may present the main schools of thought regarding your topic and discuss each one separately. 3. You can present the main topics or areas of inquiry over time. After deciding on the organizational plan, you can begin writing, Your essay should have a thesis that presents the issue and introduces your sources (please underline your thesis). In the main body of your paper, you should develop the points of agreement or disagreement. You should analyze why different historians have different opinions on the same subject. .Your approach will depend on what method you have chosen to organize your paper. In a conclusion, briefly summarize the findings and provide an overview of your findings regarding the development of the topic. Make sure your paper is consistent and well-structured. Revise it carefully to confirm that you’ve presented a cohesive picture of opinions and debate. For more information on Civil Rights Movements read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movements

How does sexism affect first-generation, black females in education? What are the effects that sexism has on the graduation rate of these females? What are some solutions to this problem? For more information on Sexism read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexism

Access the “Intake Interview Analysis Worksheet.” While APA style is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Turn in this assignment by the end of Topic 6 For more information on Intake Interview read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intake_interview

Module 4 Discuss the chosen methodology  Include – Research strategy, Confidentiality, Population and Sample, Data Collection, Analytical Strategy, and Reflexivity 

Social Class in the US How would you categorize the types of knowledge? How and where would someone acquire and learn this knowledge? How do you gain access to the people and places this can be learned? Is this access generally equal in the US? You as a Social Being On which questionnaires did you have the most and least marks? Were you surprised by the outcome? Do you have equal access to the people and places required to acquire the knowledge you currently do not have? Conclusions What conclusions can you make about the nature of the hidden knowledge necessary to be successful in each social class? For more information on Social Class  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_class

CLO3. Analyze the development and diversification policies of GCC states in areas of business, education, and localization for socioeconomic development. CLO4. Compare the GCC performance and achievements with other regional trading blocks and unions.CLO5. Evaluate the GCC competitiveness performance at the Global level. Format of the report: Select any GCC member country of your choice.Index(Covering CLO3)1 Introduction about the country –very brief.2 Gross domestic product of the country (Nominal and Real)-Compare from 2015 to 2019 and the latest year available-make some tables and graphs3 Export-Import (2014 to 2020)4 Unemployment- for these comparable years-table and graph (2015 to 2020)5 Inflation in the country for these years (2015-to 2020) table and graph6 Transformation in Education, and Health sector7 Diversification from Oil-based to non-oil based sector8 Localization programmers(Covering CLO4 )9 Compare the GCC performance for last 5 years (member country’s GDP nominal and real term) with other regional trading block or union (European Union or G7 or G20 BRICs). (Covering CLO5 ) 10 Evaluate GCC member country competitiveness performance (in term of development) at the global level. 11 References (The assignment should be discussing these points and should between 15-20 pages)  Plagiarism will be checked For more information onDiversification Policies  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_diversification

Due Thursday In sociology, we can examine groups of people and their ways of interacting to learn more about how we share identity with others. Different types of groups have different purposes and can vary widely in their influence on our lives. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: How do you define the primary group and secondary group? Which primary and secondary groups have affected your socialization process? What values, beliefs, or norms from each group have influenced you? In your opinion, which group in the United States is the most important or influential to most people? (For example, Congress is a group that makes decisions with far-reaching consequences that affect macro-level issues, as well as everyday lives.) Explain your response. How is this group functional or dysfunctional? For more information on the Socialization Process read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialization

1. Format the document with 1in. margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt., double-spaced, put references to all the facts and quotes (author, date). (1 pt for references and citations) Each prompt section should be one paragraph.  They will be graded for: completion, logical argument, use of evidence such as course readings and current events coherent writing, and relevance to the prompt. Answer all of the following questions: One of the functions of ideology is a guide to how to construct the ideal society.  From the ideologies we have studied so far–traditional, liberal, fascist, nationalist, and socialist: 1) which ideology do you think offers the best blueprint and why? (1 pt for the ideology and 2 pts for explanation) 2) which ideology has the greatest potential for abuse? Give an example. (1 pt for the ideology and 2 pts for explanation) 3) what is the connection between the domestic vs. international ideal society of your favorite ideology? What does your ideology prescribe at home vs. how to pursue world order in the global arena? (1 pt for the connection and 2 pts for explaining the prescription)

TUTORIAL QUESTION Argue whether you believe 21st century fine-dining restaurant menus are an exercise in rhetoric? Are menus designed to persuade us into trying something new? Example are pricing strategies and descriptive words. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS • You must use at least 2 in-text references to support your discussion, from a journal article, website or relevant textbook. • You must reference using the UniSA Harvard Referencing style • Please format using: left alignment double space between paragraphs and use at least 1.5 line spacing to increase ease of online reading and marking.