Sociology

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?

Effective leadership is a key component in the achievement of school improvement in terms of learning and teaching’. Discuss by concentrating on Effective Leadership Practice for reaching school improvement regarding learning and teaching in Challenging Urban Context Learning Outcomes Assessed: LO1: Compare and contrast key theories of leadership LO2: Clarify the relationship between educational leadership and improvement in learning and teaching LO3. Critically analyse patterns of diversity in educational leadership LO4. Critically evaluate strategies designed to promote leadership development and effectiveness in schools

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.

**DIRECTIONS ARE BELOW IN BOLD! READ ENTIRE ARTICLE THEN READ THE INSTRUCTIONS** According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice:   Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Social workers:   Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services; Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services; Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. This assignment is intended to help students demonstrate the behavioral components of this competency in their field education.   The Assignment (1-2 pages):   Describe the policies and their impact on the field agency (THE FIELD AGENCY IS CHOH, READ THE FILE TITLED CHOH POLICIES). Propose specific recommendations regarding how you, as a social work intern, and the agency can advocate for policies pertaining to advancing social justice for the agency and the clients it serves.

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

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

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.

Assignment Instructions M8 Writing Analysis There is a decline in the elephant population in a specific area in Africa. You are an activist trying increase the elephant population. You are required to present a proposed solution to this problem. Create a proposal to solve this elephant problem. Please include the following: Background Information. (Describe the main biome where elephants are located; describe an ecosystem, and describe 4 other types of biomes) Name and discuss how elephants are threatened in Africa. (Research) Discuss how biodiversity can affect the increase and decline of the elephant population. Differentiate between the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population. Discuss how community populations relate to your proposal. IMPORTANT: Additional resources are welcomed for more support, but the grade associated with the information from the book designated for this class will be the measurement tool to assess your paper Length/Formatting Instructions Length 1000 Words Font 12 point , Calibri Font, no more than 1″ margins Program/File Type Submit in Word Attachments Should be pasted into the Word document if possible. Referencing system APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet. For examples of correct citations, visit the following links: File Name

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?