Sociology
principles Of Principlism
Central question: Can Principlism render a verdict on the Dax case? Paper content: Explain and argue for how the Principlist approach to medical ethics as described by Beauchamp and Childress either (A) is able to render a consistent and plausible verdict on the Dax case, and if so what that verdict is, or (B) is unable to render a consistent and plausible verdict on the Dax case, and if so why Principlism is inadequate. The thesis of your paper will be either (A) or (B). Procedure: (i) State, in an introduction, your papers thesis and your main supporting reason for your thesis. (1-2 sentences) (ii) Explain briefly the basic idea behind Principlism as an approach to ethics and the four principles and duties that constitute this approach. (1-2 paragraphs) (iii) Describe the details of the Dax case including both the main medical details and the conflict. (1-2 paragraphs) (iv) Explain which of the four principles of Principlism are at issue in the Dax case and whether there is a conflict in the Dax case between the principles and the duties that come from them. (1-2 paragraphs) (v) Argue for (A) how Principlism offers a solution to the Dax case and the conflict of duties (if there is one) and what that solution is; or for (B) how Principlism fails to offer a solution to the Dax case and the conflict of duties (if there is one) and why. (remainder of paper)
Civil Rights
The topic of the research paper: Yale decided to recruit hundreds of students each year based on race. Yale University unlawfully discriminated against Asian American and white candidates during the college admissions process – in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights I want the full-sentences outlined.
Ethnic Minorities
2 Papers Proposal Paper – 1 page Submit an outline/proposal for the Capstone Project, as indicated below. 1. Topic (+ working title) 2. Main claim (or thesis statement) 3. Outline of 3 main sub-arguments or support points 4. Synthesis of ideas 5. Conclusion 6. Proposed sources (optional) You may include visuals or graphic elements in your paper. Final Paper: 5 pages Capstone: Visual Argument/Media Analysis (a) Write a short media analysis paper on one of the following ideas: · Portrayal of young women (or mothers, or older women, or female professionals) in the media or advertising · The media story versus the reality [Do the media focus on the negative?] · Commercials directed at children OR childrens TV programming [healthy or unhealthy?] · Are ethnic minorities (or immigrant groups) FAIRLY and POSITIVELY represented by the mass media? · Which is more influential in shaping the way we think and feel about the world TV, radio, cable, or newspapers · Sex and violence in the media too much? Dangerous? How to control them? Who should control them? · Censorship of the media good or bad thing? Should prime time TV be cleaned up? · Do the media show the world an accurate picture of American society? · Pick a major movie and explain/analyze its message and effectiveness Audience: A group of concerned parents and educators in the community Style: Expository using definition, description, classification, and argument to structure and develop the essay. Length: five to six pages Format: MLA
Effective Communication Skills
Read the Case Study Bridging the Two Worlds The Organizational Dilemma by Steven L. McShane. (Start this early!). Describe the barriers to effective communication that existed in ABC Limited and how they impacted the employees. (5 marks) How did the author deal with these barriers? What would you do differently? (3 marks) Identify and explain why John was upset at the end of the case. What do you recommend the writer should do? (2 marks)
Theoretical Perspectives
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide (not sure what addition this is) Define and explain the three ways to view the world “sociologically.” Identify which sociological perspective (structural functionalism, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism) most closely represents your view of the world. Describe the factors that have caused you to view the world through that perspective, such as personal experience in our society, popular culture, media, etc. Use an example from world events that demonstrates evidence of your theory. Briefly explain why you did not choose each of the other two perspectives being careful to demonstrate that you understand the other perspectives.
Designing Your Life
for this essay, you should describe how you might put design and the design process to use, and why design matter. For this assignment, you’ll use our book “Designing Your Life” and courses material to inform a final 1500-2500 word essay.
Family Violence
In this class, we have covered many issues relating to family violence. As you have learned, there are many misconceptions about these topics. One way to dispel the myths and address the problems associated with family violence is to educate people about these complex areas. For this project you will design an informational program aimed at educating a certain population about one aspect of family violence. Part I–8 points: This will be submitted as the Discussion Board for Week 11 due Tuesday, November 17. For Part 2 see the Final Project tab on the course menu. Initial Post-This should be approximately two paragraphs: Choose a topic in the field. A few examples: date rape, stalking, child sexual abuse, failure to thrive. Explain why you have chosen the topic you selected. Please get your topic approved by me. Identify the audience you will seek to reach. Explain why you have chosen the group you selected. Examples: College students, young parents, caregivers, child care workers, the general public, etc. Explain where you would hold such a presentation and how you would reach out to potential attendees. Make an outline of topics and subtopics you will cover. Response Post: Comment on a project idea of another student. Your response post should be two to three sentences.
Ethnic Relations
The Traits and Etiology of Oppression in America PaperInstructionshe objective of this research paper is to provide a comprehensive portrait of the characteristics and causes of oppression in America and the social, historical, and psychological systems that have allowed oppression to perpetuate in our society. Cause is a critical aspect of this paper, and the cause cannot be fully explained unless you can aptly articulate the characteristics of oppression. After your discussion on the Characteristics and causes of oppression, you are expected to provide a scholarly look at your remedy for dismantling oppression as youve identified in our society. Your discussion should compare your ideas with the existing research. Your analysis should be no more than 8 pages and should incorporate required and recommended readings and other empirical literature that help to support your comprehensive analysis. Your paper must have a title page. You should also have a list of references that you appropriately cited within your paper using APA style only. All of your references must be presented on your reference list using APA style and of the scholarly level.Your paper must have these three elements to receive a proper grade. Please use these as your sub-headings in your paper:The Traits of Oppression: The traits of stigma and prejudice: You are to answer the following question– Define and explain classism, racism, and discrimination. Provide an example of each.The Cause of Oppression: Discuss one cause of oppression, and properly support your assertion with scholarly literature.Dismantling Oppression: Identify how you would dismantle oppression, or at least deconstruct the ideology perpetuating oppression.Readings and References Textbook: Frye, M. (2017). Oppression. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class,and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 130-133). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Buck, P. D. (2017). Constructing Race, creating White privilege. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 2126). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Marger, M. N. (2015).White Ethnic Americans. Race & ethnic relations: American and global perspective (10th ed., pp. 281-310). Connecticut: Cengage Learning.Textbook: Marsiglia, F.F. & Kulis, S. (2015). The intersectionality of race and ethnicity with other factors. Diversity, Oppression, and Change (2nd ed., pp. 52-72). Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.Textbook: Omi, M., & Winant, H. (2017). Racial formations. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp.11-20). New York, NY, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Brodkin, K. (2017) How Jews became white. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 27-37). New York, NY, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Marger, M. N. (2015).Introduction: Some basic concepts. Marger, M. Race & ethnic relations: American and global perspective (10th ed., pp. 3-23). Connecticut: Cengage Learning.Textbook: Marger, M. N. (2015).Asian Americans. Race & ethnic relations: American and global perspective (10th ed., pp. 242-278). Connecticut: Cengage Learning.Textbook: Navarro, M. (2017). For many Latinos, racial identity is more culture than color. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Schuppe, J. (2017). Women in the state police: Trouble in the rank. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 279-283). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Pharr, S. (2017). Homophobia as a weapon of sexism. In P.S. Rothenberg, (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp.134-143). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Miller, J. B. (2017). Domination and subordination. In P.S. Rothenberg (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 91-96). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Singh, S. (2017). Testimony. In P.S. Rothenberg, (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 322-324). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Wessler, S. F. (2017). For Asian Americans, wealth stereotypes dont fit reality. In P.S. Rothenberg, (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 361-363). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.Textbook: Bayoumi, M. (2017). How does it feel to be a problem? In P.S. Rothenberg, (Ed.), Race, class, and gender in the United States: An integrated study (10th ed., pp. 237-241). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Social Systems
Write a 3000-word SEED autobiography. You must include:in depth discussion of at least three of your identities that we discuss in class (including at least 1 systemically dominant and 1 systemically targeted identity) including how you identify with this identity, how others identify you with this identity, and how you understand this identify to be linked to social and systemic power;at least five stories of specific moments from your life that illustrate your understanding of your identities;at least 15 references (cited in text and listed on a reference page) including introducing at least 10 references from class and 5 new references from outside of class that help connect your understanding of your own identity to these identities as broader social systems of power;a through line that connects your stories together and is forward facing – what brings your stories together and where will you go from here?
Functional Prerequisites
Functionalists argue that social institutions assist in accomplishing functional prerequisites. What does this mean? In answering this question, focus on the following: 1. Start by defining the concept social institution. 2. Thereafter, explain what each of the following five functional prerequisites mean/involve, and give an example of how a social institution (such as the family, economy, religion, education or government) fulfills such a function: (a) Replacing personnel/members (b) Teaching new recruits/members (c) Producing and distributing goods and services (d) Preserving order (e) Providing and maintaining a sense of purpose [Provide answers that are in your own words, instead of merely copying from the prescribed reading material or other sources.] Assignment length requirement: ± 250-350 words
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