Sociology

Read the SEC Charges HealthSouth Corp., CEO Richard Scrushy With $1.4 Billion Accounting Fraud page on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website.   Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following: What events led to the HealthSouth accounting scandal? Were these challenges the result of the size, location, or function of the health care organization? What controls currently exist to prevent abuses of power? What is your process for delivering unfavorable news of a project’s performance?  You need at least one citation/reference.

Respond to ONE of the following: 1. Contrast a functionalist viewpoint of digital surveillance with a conflict perspective viewpoint. Make sure to give good examples of both perspectives. 2. If given the choice, would you purchase an unusual car such as a hearse for everyday use? How would your friends, family, or significant other react? Since deviance is culturally defined, most of the decisions we make are dependent on the reactions of others. Is there anything the people in your life encourage you to do that you don’t? Why don’t you?

Assignment #2 – Letter to a Policy Maker In a well-written and persuasive letter, write to a policymaker at the local, state, or federal level about a policy initiative (reform) you believe will improve public education. You may select one of the topics covered in class or you may select your own idea. If you select your own idea, please run the topic by me before you begin. In the letter you should: a. Explain the purpose of the policy you are recommending b. Explain why you believe the policy will be effective (e.g., you should cite applicable research, articles, statistics). You may include your own personal experiences as a student, parent, teacher, etc. to make your case, but this alone is not sufficient. c. Explain the challenges the policymaker will encounter implementing this policy. In other words, provide the counter-argument for your initiative and explain why you believe your position is better for public education. d. Explain how policymakers will know if the initiative is effective? e. The letter should be no less than 4-5 pages Your letter should be persuasive. You can only be persuasive if you back up your argument with information culled from published research. For example, if you are arguing for more charter schools, provide research that shows charters are more effective. Sample Topics: Reforming the way schools are funded Arguing for expansion of charter school cap in NY Passage of a school voucher law in NYS Reforming NYC’s specialized school entrance exams (in the news a lot lately) Reforming the teacher evaluation process Proposing changes to ESSA You may choose another topic too (check with me first) A sample structure for the letter: Date Inside Address (look this up) Dear Governor Cuomo (or whomever you decide to write to): Opening: Explain the purpose of your letter: I am writing to you today to express my displeasure with the current policy on ______. Go on to explain why you are unhappy/happy with the policy. Why do you think reform is needed? Body (First Half): Give several reasons why you feel reform is needed in this area. Provide relevant statistics to back up your case for why the current policy is ineffective Transition Body (Second Half): The next area of the paper should explain your proposal. Why do you think your alternative is better. Again, make a persuasive argument. Cite statistics and research in the readings. What are the challenges the policymaker will face with this reform (hint: think of the stakeholders who would oppose). Ending: Wrap up your letter. Make your final pitch. Salutation e.g. Sincerely, Your Name Include references in APA style at the end of your paper. Title these References not Works Cited or Bibliography.

The powerpoint is expected to include: you can make up your own story. the agency is legal hand neighbors in action  in crown height brooklyn Client Description: Briefly describe an individual or family you are working with  to work with as an student intern. Share the name (create a pseudonym to protect the privacy of the client; Demographic information  Problem Statement: Discuss the individual or family issue or need. say they are distressed about? Discuss how the individual or family describe its issue or need. What social work skills have you applied and demonstrated to best understand the issue or need?  What challenges have you encountered in working with the individual or family?   Client Support: Who are the social supports for the individual or family? (e.g. family members, friends, neighbors, etc.)? How do the primary people in the individual’s  or family’s  life view social work services? Are social workers viewed as helpful, neutral or harmful? Give examples.  Community Engagement: Describe any community or environmental factors that impact the individual or family. Is transportation, housing, work, COVID-19, global protest, or other community areas influencing the client issue or need? Be specific with examples.  Resources: What are the individual or family client’s internal resources and abilities?  Empowerment: Does the client have hope that things can be different? To what degree does the client expect that change can occur? With whom? Briefly discuss relevant information that impacts the client’s view. To what degree is the client actively participating in seeking help?  Reflection: How does the client view you as the Social Work student intern? Are you seen as someone who might be able to help? Does the client think that social work services can address the problem?   Planning: What is your plan for working with this client in the Spring? Conclusion: What new knowledge was learned by completing this assignent that can serve helpful in social work practice? Be specific

Answer these two questions: 1. In the article by Bennett, “empathy” is discussed as a virtue. What is empathy and why might it be a virtue worth acquiring? What is required to acquire or develop the virtue of empathy? Consider Bennett’s discussion of historical views on empathy in your reply. 2. Bennett suggests that attempts to employ empathy as a design strategy fail in a number of ways, particularly when designing for people living with disabilities. What is an example of that failure and what makes it a failure? How can empathy be more successfully employed in design? No source needed

This week’s module addresses physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of late adulthood.  In this post, please discuss how today’s older population is changing?  Some items that may be discussed are: How has life expectancy changed?  What factors influence health in late adulthood?  What role does faith and spirituality have in the aging process? Please feel free to provide a relevant example.   In order to get the discussion flowing, post your initial response as early as you can and then be sure to revisit the discussion thread to answer questions and/or enhance your learning. As a minimum requirement, respond in a substantive manner with at least one original comment (approx. 250 words) by Tuesday at 11:59 pm ET and respond to at least one of your classmates (approx. 100 words) by Friday at 11:59 pm ET. Posting Instructions

STATE: TEXAS Student will prepare at least a 5-page narrative in response to these questions. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET.   1. You will research  3 victimology programs in the state that you are assigned   2. Your research will answer the following questions: (you may have to call the agency to get the information)   a. Provide overview of the agency and a program description. How would you describe the organization? (e.g., court-based services, police-based services, community-based services, specialized services for domestic violence, sexual assaults, or children)?   b. Who are the clients? (for example, are they victims of homicide, domestic violence, rape or terrorism?) Do they serve men women, children and or families?   c. What kind of services do they provide to the clients (shelter, safety planning, medical, emotional, funeral arrangements or financial?) Could you please tell me about the services that your organization generally provides to victims? (e.g. crisis support, information to victims, court preparation, court accompaniment, counselling, referrals) In your opinion, what aspects of these services are most beneficial to victims and why? d. How many people do they serve a year? e. How effective is the program in addressing the victim’s needs? f.  How do they measure or define  success or effectiveness? g. Do you believe that your assigned State is supportive of victims and Victim rights?

Critically reflect on the following reading: Elson, D. and Cagatay, N. (2000) ‘The Social Content of Macroeconomic Policies’, World Development, 28(7):1347-64. And then address the following questions: 1. What is meant by the social content of macroeconomics? How does it differ from the mainstream approach? 2. What are the three biases that prevent transformative perspectives in macroeconomics? Why are they significant for women’s economic status?

1-2 paragraphs – Compare the beliefs of pro-life and pro-choice groups. Include a discussion of what each group might believe about parental consent and notification laws. 1-2 paragraphs – Briefly describe the four styles of parenting identified by Baumrind. Then, assess your own parent’s behavior. Which style most closely aligns with their parenting behavior? Provide examples to support your assessment. 1 paragraph – Discuss some effective strategies for balancing work and family life. Which strategy would be most effective for you? Why?

watch the video and answer them in an essay. this is a group project and this is my part so no need for an introduction or conclusion. the last bullet point is required but I didn’t know how to get it so I will be adding it by myself after you do all the parts. its going to be this one “What ethical or moral theory that we learned during the semester applies to this particular group of people? Define the ethical/moral theory. Why”