Sociology

Discussion Question: Explore the changing role of women in American religious life. There are many current debates and controversies that you could address. Examples include: ?Ordaining women in the Catholic and AnglicanChurch ?The role of women in the family as prescribed by the Southern Baptist Convention ?The role of women in Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist religious communities Provide a response to the current debate. Refer to this concept in your community. (I live in a large city in Texas with Democratic beliefs). Compare and contrast the idea on a state or global level, perhaps in your religion. (Catholic) oRequirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply Reference: Kendall,D. (2017).Sociology in Our Times(11thed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.ISBN-13: 978-1305503090

Question 1: Sustainability David A. Lubin & Daniel C. Esty in their paper “The Sustainability Imperative” (May 2010) Harvard Business Review, Vol. 88 Issue 5, p. 42 – 50 highlight at least four reasons why “sustainability” qualifies as a megatrend. Briefly discuss any three of these reasons. (15 Marks) Question 2: Peace & Conflict Wakanda is a small country in North America. After 30 years of brutal military rule, Wakanda conducted her first democratic election in January this year with Mr. Alex Kingston declared as the winner. Mr. Kingston took the oath of office as President in March this year promising the people of Wakanda that his government will heal the three-decade wounds of oppressive military regime. President Kingston intends to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (“TRC”) to investigate series of human rights abuses and violation and is considering appointing you as the Chairperson of the proposed TRC. President Kingston has contacted you seeking your opinion on the following issues: A. What is the purpose and goal of a TRC? (5 Marks) B. What factors must be considered for a successful TRC? (10 Marks) Answer these questions with reference to at least one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions as well as readings discussed in this course.

For this assignment, we will be considering some of the ways that the criminal justice system in the U.S. contributes to some social problems. For this exercise you will explore the We Are All Criminals website and compare the experiences of those who “got away with it” to the experiences of those who did not. Steps in the exercise: Go to (Links to an external site.). Read the personal accounts under “Luxury to Forget” (those who “got away with it”) and “More Than My Mugshot” (those who didn’t). Click each box to open up the full story. Consider and write down your answers to the following questions—one paragraph per answer: In what ways did avoiding a criminal record impact the lives of people with the “luxury to forget”? Provide three specific examples. In what ways did having a criminal record impact the lives of people who are “more than [their] mugshot”? Provide three specific examples. Reflect on—but do not submit—your answer to the following question: If you have ever broken a law but avoided a criminal record: How will having the luxury to forget shape your own life? What would you put in your We Are All Criminals narrative? If you have a criminal record: In what ways are you more than a mugshot? What would you put in your We Are All Criminals narrative?

One form of such stratification is based on race and ethnicity. This Journal Response will focus on the power dynamics between dominant and majority groups, specifically as it pertains to race. Please read the following article The Case for Reparations .pdfPreview the document and in a thought-provoking essay, answer the questions below. Please be sure to respond to ALL questions. Additionally, please be sure to provide in-text citations from at least this article and the course text. No additional research is required though you are welcome to include it if you wish. Questions: There is growing support for the idea that America must come to terms with the racism and white supremacy which pervades many of our systems and institutions. “We must face our racial history and our present” (Alexander, 2020, para. 9). What does this mean? How does this illustrate the characteristics of and relationship between the dominant/majority and minority groups in America? Conflict theorists address issues of power and privilege. From the perspective of a conflict theorist, what is the role of white privilege with respect to the rights of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)? The course text discusses the six major patterns that develop between dominant/majority groups and minority groups. Which of these have been utilized in the relationships between white and non-white Americans? Please explain and provide specific examples from the article and the course text.

Must focus on the experiences of specific social groups based on sociological variables such as race, gender, social class, sexuality and others within a social institution of society such as family, education, politics, etc. To demonstrate how a specific group experiences the construction of a social institution. The purpose is to provide empirical evidence regarding these social experiences. Must be very specific.

Your critical reflection paper/lead post is the equivalent of a 10 minutes presentation in face-to-face courses. Length is anything between 5-6 pages in double space, Times New Roman, 12 points font. This is between 1000-1500 words. It is okay for you to write a slightly longer or shorter paper. What I need is a Summary and analysis of the key ideas in the reading(s). You will need to discuss the key ideas and arguments the authors are making. You need to also write your thoughts on the readings. Your critical reflection post needs to have an Introduction and a Conclusion. Your paper should be well-organized. Your writing should be clear and concise, and free of grammar mistakes, typos, and other Errors. Questions: What is ‘intersectionality’? Why is intersectional analysis important in development? According to AWID’s article, ” As with all approaches and tools, the usefulness and impact of intersectionality will depend on how it is used”: • How can we use intersectionality to achieve gender equality and social justice? • What does the term ‘Dalit’ mean? • What are some of the challenges Dalit women when engaging in feminist politics in India? • In what ways has COVID 19 affected Dalit communities? What recommendations does the IDSN statement make for addressing the impact of COVID-19 on Dalit communities? Browse the web-pages of AWID (awid.org) and FRIDA and tell us about the work of one of these organizations. Why have you chosen this organization? how relevant are its activities to the concepts we have been discussing in class so far? Reading: Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID). 2004. Intersectionality: A Tool for Gender and Economic Justice. Women’s Rights and Economic Change. No. 9, August. https://www.awid.org/publications/intersectionality-tool-gender-and-economic-justice (also, please browse AWID’s page and learn about the strategies and programs of this organization). FRIDA. N.D. Young Feminist Voices: Dalit Woman Speaks (also watch the video). International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN). 2020 (March 27). Saving lives by preventing discrimination in COVID-19 relief. https://idsn.org/saving-lives-by-preventing-discrimination-in-covid-19-relief/

Create Your Own Religion What does it take for a religion to be successful? How do we measure success in this context? What factors must a New Religious Movement take into consideration as it becomes established? In this project, you will attempt to answer these questions by creating your own global religion. You may go in any direction you’d like. You can create a completely new tradition (i.e.: “Worldtradecenterism,” which envisions a new religion that began on 9/11) or you could show how existing religions adapt to cultural encounters, new ideas, and modern technologies (i.e.: “Cyber-Judaism”). Requirements Paper: Your papers should focus on the following aspects of your religion a) its symbols and beliefs; b) concept of God and/or sacred founders; c) rituals and worship; d) organization and community. You should also show how your religion is global, compare it with an existing religion, and analyze it using ideas from lectures and readings. The paper should be 2-4 double-spaced pages.

Describe ways that Divorce Negatively Affects Families.

Assignment 5: Population, Urbanization, and Social Change Outcomes • Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the United States and the world • Analyze the history and theories of population growth and demographics • Explain the process of social change • Examine the effects of growth and technology on social interactions and the environment Assignment Overview For this assignment, you will create a podcast script in which you address various issues associated with population, urbanization, and social change in America. You will inform your audience about public issues associated with your podcast topics. A podcast is a digitally accessible audio file typically recorded in a first-person, narrative format similar to a radio show with a conversational tone. If you are unfamiliar with podcasting, a simple web search will generate a wide variety of samples to review. For this assignment, you will not record a podcast. Rather, you will submit a type-written script representative of what you would say in a podcast of your own according to the assignment guidelines. In this assignment, you will explore population, urbanization, and social change in a written podcast script containing four segments. The podcast script requirements are provided here: • Introduction o Begin with an introduction that includes your name and a brief explanation of the content in your podcast • Podcast Segment 1: Population and Urbanization o Define urbanization. o Discuss urban sprawl and other common urban problems. o Discuss the origin of cities, their development, and the dynamics of urban development. o Explain the anti-Malthusian perspectives on population growth. o Analyze events in history that have caused changes in society. • Podcast Segment 2: Social Change o Discuss the theories of social change. o Describe social change as a process. o Analyze the effects of technology on social interactions. o Analyze the effects of growth and progress on the environment. • Summary o Conclude your podcast with a summary of the content.

DON’T JUDGE ME BY MY TIGHTS This week, we will discuss gender stereotypes and stratification. Please read the Newsweek article Don’t Judge Me by My Tights, and watch videos in this week to discuss the following questions: Are you surprised at how difficult it can be for a man to do a job that many people see as not masculine? Why? Give me some examples of those types of jobs that are portrayed in such way. In the article and the films, what qualities do the writer or the speaker associated with being masculine? What possible crisis can you see the emphasis on masculinity have been affected our society? Are there jobs that create similar problems for women? what jobs? why? Discuss the similar or different situation for men and women. please number the questions 1-3 and answers below them