Sociology

Before writing your paper: READ the article: Ridley, Matt and Bobbi S. Low, “Can Selfishness Save the Environment?” in The Atlantic, September 1993 (on file) WATCH the film, “Flow: For Love of Water,” at the following link. The film has some subtitles and additional information. So, please watch: In a 1000-1100 words response, answer the […]

(this is the link for the video) Create a 1200-word minimum reflection on the themes in the documentary and their connection to sociology. Address the following: 1. Take a direct quote from the film and explain what was interesting about this quote and how it connects to your perspective. 2. Connect any two key terms […]

This paper asks that you investigate a specific mental disorder/illness that we have studied throughout the semester (e.g. depression, autism spectrum, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.) and discuss it with sociological perspective considering the topics we have learnt in this class. The paper that you write should answer the following questions and should […]

compares health care coverage for elderly Americans to that of another country. What are the advantages or disadvantages of how our health care system serves its older citizens compared to the country you have chosen? Which system would you change and why What would you recommend to improve it? Demonstrate knowledge and use of concepts […]

POST: Based on the readings from this Module and the films, videos, and/or articles below, share your thoughts on what sorts of things we can learn from ‘older’ cultures as Hartmann explains them that will improve our situation (in whatever sense you think important) (Minimum of 10 full substantive sentences): RESPONSE: Write a paragraph (minimum […]

After watching the video of ( Rikers the American Jail ) you have to write informal essay.  Topic: How should U.S jail/ prisons be reformed. Here is the link of rikers jail video:  https://www.pbs.org/video/rikers-rikers/

Book:  www.openstax.org/details/introduction-sociology-2e The McDonaldization of society was one of the topics in your chapter. Do you see McDonaldization as positive in our current society? Why or why not? Please be specific with examples. Is McDonaldization in any way beneficial for your own social experiences? What do you think about the idea that McDonaldization of society may lead to Weber’s concept of the “Iron Cage.”

Research – Community Service 2-3 pages  –  Find and interview an organization that offers community service in your area. Describe the work they are doing, their mission, their population and the challenges. Interview at least one person about the experiences; asking about challenges and rewards. Think about sociological aspects such as culture, socialization, groups, class, […]

Gender as Art Gender Expression/Presentation: external appearance of one’s gender identity, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, haircut or voice, and which may or may not conform to socially defined behaviors and characteristics typically associated with being either masculine or feminine. Directions: For this project I want you to explore the concept of gender through art. […]

Do you think you purchase goods made in sweatshops? Look up where some of your clothes and goods are made. Look up the records on the working conditions of the workers in companies that make your products. Who actually made them? If they were made in sweatshops, does that matter? Why or why not? Remember […]