Sociology

Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least four (4) citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Title Slide (1 slide) Traditional Authority, Legal-Rational Authority, and Charismatic Authority (3-4 slides). Stable democracy (3-4 slides) What are the issues surrounding implementation of a new policy? Discuss the opportunities and risks faced by school leaders. (1-2 slides) Special-interest group, public-interest group, and political-action committee (3-5 slides) Made in the USA (1-2 slides) References (1 slide) – Explain the difference between Traditional Authority, Legal-Rational Authority, and Charismatic Authority. Explain an event in the past or present that would be an example of each authority. – This module explains three factors that promote a social climate favorable to a stable democracy. What are these three factors? If they are present today, explain how they function. If not, explain what can be done to make them more present. – No matter what news channel you watch it seems there is some sort of group lobbying for or against a potential right. Name a special-interest group, public-interest group, and political-action committee in today’s news and explain how each is prevalent in today’s democracy. – Very few products we buy today have “Made in the USA” on the label or tag. Explain, in your opinion, why this is true.

Attached Files:  Miner-1956-BodyRitual.pdf  Miner-1956-BodyRitual.pdf – Alternative Formats  (1.174 MB) For this worksheet assignment, you should read the attached article and respond the following questions: 1.  List five rituals performed by the described cultural group. 2.  Are any of these rituals odd, strange, or unusual?  Why or why not?  Explain. 3.  Share your thoughts about the cultural practices of this group.

Carefully read the syllabus and the rubric located in the “Files” section and answer the following questions in your own words. To enter your response, click the box on this page that says “Submit Assignment.” Since the class will not be meeting in person, what is expected of you on Canvas? What areas on the rubric do you think you are strongest in, and which areas do you need to work on the most? Please identify at least one of each. What are some things you can do to maximize your chance to be successful in our online class this semester and overcome any challenges you might currently be facing? Total length of assignment: 200 words minimum

In How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi writes, “The opposite of racist isn’t ‘not racist.’ It is ‘anti-racist.’ What’s the difference? One endorses either the idea of a racial hierarchy as a racist, or racial equality as an anti-racist. One either believes problems are rooted in groups of people, as a racist, or locates the roots of problems in power and policies, as an anti-racist. One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist. There is no in-between safe space of ‘not racist.’” React to this idea—what resonates with you? What does not? What does this mean for educators?

After reviewing the resources, “What Is Ethics?” and The Significance of Ethics and Ethics Education in Daily Life, respond to the following: *In your own words, define ethics. *How is ethics different from the law? *Why do you think it’s important that individuals and organizations not only follow the law but act ethically as well? *Why might this be particularly important in our digital age? *Think of an example of one of the following scenarios: **A company or individual acted in a way that was ethical but illegal. **A company or individual acted in a way that was unethical but legal. Describe the scenario and why you think it’s ethical or unethical. “What is Ethics?” https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_introduction-to-the-law-of-property-estate-planning-and-insurance/s05-01-what-is-ethics.html “The Significance of Ethics and Ethics Education in Daily Life”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8juebyo_Z4&feature=youtu.be

Project: Part 2: Putting Social Advocacy Skills into Action Writing a proposal that functions as a focus of change is a significant part of being a social worker/policy advocate. This is your opportunity to use your advocacy skills to change and improve the lives of others. In this Assignment, you write a proposal for some form of social advocacy that will seek to change a social, organizational, or legislative policy. The proposal may also involve advocacy for the amelioration of a social problem. The purpose of this assignment is to thoughtfully and thoroughly plan how you will advocate changing a social problem or policy that is of interest to you. The policy practice/advocacy can take whatever form you wish and can be on any level: agency, community, state, or federal. You will submit a prospectus (3–4 pages) that describes the problem that is being addressed and the expected advocacy activities. You are expected to carry out the activities planned in this proposal and will present on your actions and outcomes in the Week 10 Final Project assignment. By Day 7 Provide a brief synopsis of your social problem and identification of a policy that you submitted in Week 3. Describe the social problem or policy you would like to change, and the specific action you plan take to effect change. Be specific when describing the social problem or policy you would like to change and address the following: If you selected a policy, when was the policy enacted, by whom, and for what reason? How are you going to work to change the policy/problem (i.e., plan for social advocacy)? How will your efforts address the policy/social problem described? Is continued policy practice/advocacy needed to make a long-term impact? Why or why not? The prospectus will need to be well researched and written using APA guidelines. Data should come from at least five sources. Make sure that your assertions are supported by appropriate research and reputable resources. Submission and Grading Information To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following: Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name. Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. Click the Week 6 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database. Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

In explaining poverty in the United States, which view, individualist or structural, makes more sense to you? Why? Can you cited any research, facts data, examples or current events to justify your discussion?

Write a initial post that includes these components: Observation Go to a public place and observe the people there for 25 minutes. What are the details of the location? Describe the general context (time of day, lighting, sounds, vibe/energy, etc.). Describe the people around you and their sociodemographic characteristics (age, race/ethnicity, gender/sex, socioeconomic status, etc.).  Please contact your instructor if you have questions or concerns about visiting a public setting or need to discuss other accommodations. Norms Identify two or more social norms that people engaged in a public place. A norm is a social rule. There are many norms that help to frame how we are supposed to behave in our daily lives, one example is gender norms (what are social rules we follow to ‘be masculine’ and to ‘be feminine’); another example is standing in line (consider what would happen if you cut everyone in line at 8 am in a Starbucks?).  Also, consider any norm-breaking behavior that you observe. Concepts How do these norms you observed in the scene fit with sociological concepts and theories we’ve learned so far in class? Some examples of sociological concepts we’ve learned about so far include gender roles and emotional labor. (What is a “sociological concept?” They are all the concepts we’ve been learning each week in our course materials such as “socialization,” “norms” and “folkways.”) Reflection Reflect on your experience. How was this observing others through a sociological lens different from when you’ve “people watched” in the past? What perspectives do you think a sociologist can bring to our understanding of everyday human behavior? Engagement  In any public scene, all of us will notice different things and find different observations important or unimportant. In your peer responses, help one another identify sociodemographic characteristics, social norms, or sociological concepts that the classmate may not have noticed. Consider helping one another notice common themes in the types of public places you choose and your observations of people in those scenes. Writing Skills

Essays  1) Define the term “deviance.” What does the term “cultural relativity of deviance” mean? Provide an example of the cultural relativity of deviance. 1) Identify, name and explain the three theories, which sociologists have used to explain deviance such as crime. Do you agree or disagree with these theories? If yes or no, please explain why.

As a patrol officer, you are only doing your job when you stop a car for running a red light. Unfortunately, the driver of the car happens to be the mayor. You give her a ticket anyway, but the next morning you get called into the captain’s office and told in no uncertain terms that you screwed up, for there is an informal policy extending “courtesy” to city politicians. Several nights later, you observe the mayor’s car weaving erratically across lanes and speeding. What would you do? What if the driver were a fellow police officer? What if it were a high school friend?