Sociology

Your Presentation must do the following: 1)    Describe and illustrate a historical example occurring in the U.S. between colonial times to WWII that demonstrates the development of dominant-minority relations for TWO different disadvantaged groups (groups may include those based on race, gender, ethnicity, class, country of origin, religion, or another status relevant to stratification). 2)    Analyze the ways in which the two disadvantaged groups you chose to cope with discrimination and prejudice today. For example, have they created anti-defamation leagues, lobbied for changes in laws, created a social movement, or taken other measures toward non-discrimination and equality? (at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles no more than five years old)   3)    Define and analyze two concepts (for example racism, sexism, stratification, patriarchy, etc.) from our course materials, explaining how these concepts help us better understand the two groups you are discussing. 4)    Define and analyze two sociological theories (for example, feminist theory, critical race theory, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, functionalist theory, etc.)

Answer this question: 1. Did you understand that Horace Miner was describing that “Nacirema” spelled backward is American? Why woudn’t you or others necessarily recognize this?

There are three primary sociological theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the text, Sociology: Beyond Common Sense. Those sociological perspectives are also introduced in the Making Sense of Sociological Theory  (Links to an external site.)  video. After reading Chapter 1 of the text and watching the video, briefly describe each theory and the major differences across the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives. If there are specific sociologists affiliated with these perspectives please name them so that you can start to make connections between theorist and theory. Be sure to discuss the weaknesses and strengths of each theory.

Participant Observation Sociologists use research to collect information about society and apply their findings to everyday life in order to better understand the human condition. Sociologists can investigate people in their natural environments by becoming part of their everyday settings to observe and study participants. Imagine you are a practicing sociologist who is researching the behavior of social groups in social settings. Conduct a participant observation in a setting where a group of people gather. Examples of places with groups include malls, grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, schools, employee break rooms, parking lots, pubs, sporting events, or your local neighborhood. Station yourself in a safe location where you can observe participants for 60 minutes without having to approach or engage the public. You are just observing people, not interacting with them. (If your state is under lockdown/homestay, here are the alternative options: Conduct an observation of a group of people on a television program or social media network such as facebook. Station yourself to observe participants for 30 minutes of a television program or a day’s worth of interaction in a social media network such as twitter or facebook without interacting with any of the participants. Use the Field Study Observation Template to collect field notes on the following data about the individuals in your observation, as you perceive it: Gender/sex Race/ethnicity Age Part II – Reflection Report Write a 525- to 700-word report about your observation. Include the following information: 1) Setting Describe the setting for your observation, including the location, time of day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening), and weather. 2) Group Dynamics What patterns of group behavior did you observe that may have been influenced by the setting? What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on gender/sex? What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on race/ethnicity? What patterns of group behavior did you observe based on age? Which cultural norms did you observe among your participants? Explain your answer in several sentences using at least one example. What did you observe overall about the group dynamics of your participants? Explain your answer in several sentences using at least one example. What social or economic factors might have influenced the group dynamics you observed? Explain your answer in several sentences. 3) Real-World Applications Consider how you could use a participant observation exercise in the future to study patterns in other social groups, such as with families, coworkers, or other organizations.  Explain how observing social patterns could help your interactions in a group. Give at least one reason why improving your understanding of group dynamics can help you to succeed in culturally diverse environments.

Write a 1-page journal entry (approximately 250 words) in which you: Describe how you think journalism will evolve in the future. Will these changes lead to an overall improvement in journalism? Why or why not? How has the past information expansion changed the environment or activities of current-day journalism? Complete the page/word amount requirement.

Research a Sociological Tour through Cyberspace Spend some time, at least a half hour, looking around this website and reading some of the information presented to get a feel of what Sociology is and what Sociologists study. Write a short paragraph describing your findings.

The three major sociological theories are usually identified as structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory. Of these, which do you find most interesting and/or useful? Why do you prefer it to the others?

Review the homepage of the International Listening Association found at the following link:  www.listen.org to browse tips and resources to enhance your listening skills (click on the “Resources” tab at the top of the page. Take the Empathy Quotient test online found at the following link:  http://psychology-tools.com/empathy-quotient to measure your level of empathy. Review the “BEING Other-ORIENTATED” captions found in the sidebars of the textbook. After completing these activities, answer the following reflective questions in 500 – 750 words: Describe your results from the empathy-quotient assessment and comment on why the results are surprising, or not surprising, to you. Use specific examples.How do you think your level of empathy influences your other-orientation, listening skills, and your responding skills?How will you use what you have learned to improve your current listening skills?

I have to present quotes from the movie American history x and analyze on each of the four colorblind racism frames. one of the quotes in wrote down was ” Minorites don’t give two shits about this country! The came here to exploit, not to embrace it.” four of the colorblind frames are abstract liberalism, naturalism, cultural racism, and minimization of racism.

Questions:Write a reflection on Alston’s and Beneria’s introductions. Is it possible to apply the analysis in Beneria’s introduction (which is not specific to South Asia) to the statistics, information and analysis specific to South Asia in UNICEF’s video and Alston’s introduction? How?What has the impact of COVID-19 been in South Asia?Youtube:UNICEF ROSA. 2017. Gender Equality in South Asia Reading: Margaret Alston.2014. Introduction: Women, Political Struggles and Activism: Exploring the Lives of Women in South Asia. In M. Alston (ed.) Women, Political Struggle and Gender equality in South Asia. Palgrave Macmillan. (read only the introduction, no need to read the subsection on the structure of the book). id=Rz1vBAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Beneria et. al. Read the introduction.  The Lakshmi Mittal and Family Institute, Harvard University. COVID-19: On-the-Ground Perspectives from South Asia. https://mittalsouthasiainstitute.harvard.edu/2020/03/covid-19-on-the-ground-perspectives-from-south-asia/ 593831616 July: An opportunity for Extra Academic Credit/Virtual Event: Sexing the Blue Tide: The Backlash against sexual and gender justice in Latin America (12 noon – 1PM ET/Boston Time)  Please register for and attend this event and write a 1-2 pages reflection on the event and on the reading below. Please post your reflection on Blackboard. To register for free, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexing-the-blue-tide-the-backlash-against-gender-justice-in-latin-america-registration-112589883372 Speakers: Constanza Tabbush (UN / CONICET Argentina / University of Buenos Aires) and Jonathan Bell (UCL Americas) Reading: Elisabeth Jay Friedman (ed.). 2018. Seeking Rights from the Left: Gender, Sexuality, and the Latin American Pink Tide. Read the Introduction before the event. https://www.dukeupress.edu/Assets/PubMaterials/978-1-4780-0152-2_601.pdf Due 20 July 2002Session 3 (21 July): Development as an Interdisciplinary Field/Development as Discourse  Questions: According to Escobar, development is a historically produced discourse about power. Discuss. • What does Escobar mean? • What would viewing development as a historically produced discourse entail? • How do we overcome the pitfalls of development, according to Escobar Arturo Escobar. 2011. Introduction: Development and the Anthropology of Modernity. In Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third World. Princeton, Princeton University Press. Pp. 3-17 (ebook at the Healey Library) also available on the publisher’s website: 6947217Session 4 (23 July) The Study of Women, Gender and Development  Source: UNESCO Questions: • Beneria argues that feminist research and writing have had important impact on various academic disciplines since the 1970s: o In what ways has feminist scholarship and writing impacted different disciplines? o What was the specific impact on the field of economics? • What is the ‘add women and stir’ approach to development and economics? What are the shortcomings of this approach? • According to Saleh and Cash, “Activists have accused the government of creating a socioeconomic crisis through its public health interventions.” Discuss. What recommendations do the authors make so COVID-19 responses do not exacerbate global inequalities, especially with regard to South Asia?