Sociology

Answer each question below based on the assigned readings. Please number each response. Each response should be two full paragraphs long – approximately 250 words. Questions:  1) Give your own example of how an ascribed status might impact an achieved status. Be sure to explain both kinds of status.  2) Explain how the self is a socially constituted being, drawing on either Mead or Cooley’s insights, and assess what this means for human agency.  3) Discuss Ritzer’s concept of McDonaldization and what may be lost culturally when the values and norms of rationalization come to dominate other cultures. Is McDonaldization a form of cultural imperialism?

Select and read an article of your choice (translated in English). (2) Assume the role of a concerned citizen from the nation in which the article was written. Provide your own assessments of differences in a balanced and realistic outlook from a news-person looking into and evaluating people’s values in the American Society. Using the Cultural Relativism perspective Is it possible for foreign personnel to look at people in the American Society in a “relatively fair” manner? Cultural relativism – the idea that the values, knowledge, morality and behavior of people must be understood within their own cultural context.

SOURCE:  Ramsey, D. (2014). The legacy journey: A radical view of biblical wealth and generosity. Mahwah, NJ: Ramsey Press, Inc. ISBN: 9781937077716 ·         Chapters 7, 8, 9 and10. ·         After reading The Legacy Journey: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity, which views discussed seem the most challenging and why?  What views discussed seem the most challenging and why?  What views will you be intentional in implementing to strengthen and enhance your strong, resilient family?  What insights, suggestions, and encouragement from the book can you share with others?

Does the media affect your self-esteem, if so how? Give examples of positive and negative influences. Should it be changed or in somehow be control? If yes, who should it control it?

Instructions This assignment is the first step in a three part project. You only need to focus on part one at this point. Each step will build on earlier steps. However, it is not a matter of providing a rough draft of all or even part of the entire project here in week three. That is, further steps might require completely new and original text.  At the same time, completing each step will aid you in completing a future step or future steps. And, you should use the same topic in all steps. First, select a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion, cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here. Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at least two moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct. Now, we want to evaluate these positions using the moral theories we studied this week: What would an Ethical Egoist say about this topic? What side would the Ethical Egoist take? What would the Ethical Egoist say to justify their moral position? Is there a conflict between loyalty to self and to community relevant to your topic? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action. What would a Social Contract Ethicist say about this topic? What side would the Social Contract Ethicist take? What would the Social Contract Ethicist say to justify their moral position? Does your topic involve a collision between personal obligations and national ones? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action. Finally, reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, or any other pertinent professional code. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties. Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 3-4pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook) Cours textbook : Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.

You notice some significant variance in status within the United States. What is the impact that you might expect from this type of variance?

M2D1: Genetic and Social Factors 13 13 unread replies. 13 13 replies. You have seen the important role that both biology and the social environment play in the development of addictive behaviors. However, these factors and the importance of them vary from person to person based on various factors and influences. After reading the module notes and the accompanying readings, answer the following questions: What role do biological factors play in addiction? Why do some studies indicate that children who do not live with an addicted parent have the same likelihood of being addicted themselves?  Evaluation Criteria Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings in the instructions with proper APA  (Links to an external site.)  style formattin

Here you will answer various questions related to this module and larger societal and cultural trends. I encourage you to include your personal experiences and observations as part of these discussions. You will also read and comment upon the answers of your peers. Your participation in these discussion boards will be evaluated using the rubric provided in the discussion forum within Canvas. Consider the experience of puberty for you (or a child/friend/family member): 1. What were the most significant physical changes that happened? 2. How did your timing of puberty affect your overall experience? 1). If early/late: Was it similar to what the text describes for early or late maturers? Why/why not? 2). If with peers: Was it generally positive or negative? Describe the experience. 3. Describe any parental/family interaction around puberty (discussions, events, etc) as applicable. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5841333/ https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

Select a major city e.g. Los Angeles in America and analyze the composition of its major minority groups, i.e. Latino groups. Do these minority groups work together to accomplish their common goals or do they compete with one another? Explain what you think could be done to increase their cooperation.

This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®. Instructions Keeping in mind Kant’s understanding of ethical duties we have to others and ourselves, come up with what you believe are several of the most significant duties you have to yourself (4+ duties) and other people (4+ duties). Explain why you believe these duties are the most important duties you have. In other words – What do you owe yourself and what do you owe other people? Do you believe all people have the same set of moral obligations to themselves and other people as you do? Explain.