Sociology

please check the file The goal of the project is to have you research a movie of your choice (cannot be a film shown in class), describe (5) sociological concepts integrated within the film, explain key scenes that highlight the sociological concepts you are describing, explain this film’s impact on the socialization process of its viewers, explain the film’s impact on the American social structure.

This Assignment is based upon the Prefaces to the Manifesto of the Communist Party.  Each Preface refers to a different Edition of the 1848 Manifesto.   Please address the following questions with as much detail as possible.  Please be text-based in responding.  Use short quotations (with correct page numbers) and make sure to explain why you use the quotations in the places where they appear in your response. Use Dates and names of Spaces (cities or nations) wherever relevant.  DO NOT use any Internet material or any other source to address the questions below!  Please write short and clear sentences that connect well with each other.  Your responses are due on Sunday 13 December. Use the different Prefaces to the Communist Manifesto to address the questions below.  Please refer to the correct Preface when you respond to these questions; state the correct year of the Preface to which you are referring.  Please do not misquote from the text.  Please use dates (times) and spaces that are relevant in responding.   How do the different Prefaces to the Manifesto discuss the following 4 themes – the Development of large-scale Industry; Emigration or Immigration; Nationalism; and Internationalism?   Please be sure to mention which Prefaces discuss these themes; and how they are discussed. Are these 4 themes related to class struggles?  You may write yes or no!   If you write yes, please explain why and how these 4 themes are related to class struggles.  If you write no, please explain why and how.  Please be sure to mention which Prefaces you are referring to when you construct your response.  Please use dates; and use the names of the spaces (or places) that are relevant to your response.

Answer all 3 of the following questions. I don’t need an intro or conclusion, but answer in full sentences for every question. Point form will not be accepted. These are not opinion questions. All of your answers must draw on class material and capture all elements of the major debates for each class and study. Develop your answers thoroughly. While I can’t regulate whether you are working in groups or not, your papers will be marked independently. I understand that there will be some similarities as you will be drawing from the same studies in your answers, but anything more than minor similarities will be considered plagiarism. Additionally, you should be using your own words to develop your answers. What I mean by this is that simply quoting a study is not acceptable. Quoting a study and then explaining in your own words is acceptable. If the quote is longer than your own explanation, this is an indication that you need to further develop your answer.    1. What do the boundaries of gamer identity mean? What did the study “The Meanings of Racist and Sexist Trash Talk for Men of Colour” find out about racism and sexism in the process of trash-talking? [8 Marks] – about a page, single-spaced  2. What is mobile intimacy? What did the study “Mobile Phones or Pepper Spray?” reveal about how people think of the mobile phone? [8 Marks] – about a page, single-spaced  3. According to the study, “I’m just curious and still exploring myself”, how do the under 18s in the sample challenge popular conceptions of porn consumption? State and fully explain each of the four categories that best describe their engagement with pornography. [8 Marks] – about a page, single-spaced

Many acts that used to be categorized as victimless crimes are no longer illegal. At the same time, some argue that there is actually no such thing as a victimless crime. Using the sociological theory of your choice, choose one former victimless crime that has been legalized and one that remains illegal. Explain why these actions are legal or illegal, and whether or not you consider them to be victimless. The sociological Theories are: Structural-functionalism, Conflict Theories, Symbolic Interactionism, Feminist Theory

FINAL MAJOR PRESENTATION – Fall 2020 INTRODUCATION TO ETHICS ETHICAL DISCERNMENT TEMPLATE Find a major news story of 2020 that reflects “The moral of the story”. Create an Ethical Discernment using the following outline. I.      Identify the Central Questions within the News Story – clearly and succinctly articulate the issues. What individual and societal ethical issues/considerations does it raise? How does this story potentially impact the individual/society in the short and long term? Is this an appropriate time to address this issue? II.   Who is affected by this story and the situation? Who has proper authority to address this situation? Who is most directly affected by the moral decisions made? III. Identify the relevant facts of this story or situation. What laws seem to have been broken? Who was harmed directly and indirectly? Is there a greater good to be protected? IV.   Identify salient values and moral concerns. Address key principles like Human Dignity, the Common Good, Justice. What are the values that are clearly in place or violated? V.      IS THERE ANOTHER WAY? Once you have made your own ethical decision, ask yourself – is there an alternative decision I could or should have made? This is your major paper and final exam in one. It is due on December 12, 2020 by 5:00pm. I will grade your paper and send you feedback. You can begin working on it when-ever and submit it when you have it finished. If you would like to work on this early and submit early I would be grateful Remember this is 35% of your grade so make sure you follow the instructions completely and add the ethical principles as you did for the movie The Doctor.  I must have all papers by December 12th which is why I am opening this now so you have plenty of time. Let me give you some examples of stories to write about. The Ethical Issues related to Black Lives Matter Protests are very good as is the Story of George Floyd. The ethical issues related to COVID and the Development of a COVID 19 Vaccine are also appropriate as are the issues related to the ethics of this National Election. You may have some local stories related to Criminal Justice and Healthcare and you are free to use these as well. But you need to make sure you create an Ethical Discernment and not an Op Ed Piece related solely to your opinion of the stories and issues. I will have the SafeAssign key on so I will know how much of your paper is not your own but was lifted from medial and news articles. Some references will be very appropriate since you have to had the facts to analyze with the Key Ethical Principles. This paper is similar to your Midterm in what is required so pay attention to that fact that I want to see how you name, analyze and apply the Key Ethical Principles. If this part is missing it will reflect on my feedback and your grade. Please call me or email me with any questions you have and I suggest you start working on this paper now – October 20th…. until December. I am a news media junkie so I pretty much follow everything that is out there in the news. Key Ethical Principles   Principle of Beneficence – traditionally understood as the “first principle” of morality, the dictum “do good and avoid evil” lends some moral content to this principle.  Principle of the Common Good – in general, the common good consists of all the conditions of society and the goods secured by those conditions, which allow individuals to achieve human and spiritual flourishing. Principle of Distributive Justice – considered as one type of justice, distributive justice is a central concept in the Catholic tradition and is closely linked to the concepts of human dignity, the common good, and equality. (The issues in Indiana and Arkansas with the Religious Freedom Laws is an excellent example) Principle of Double Effect – an action that is good in itself that has two effects –an intended and otherwise not reasonably attained good effect, and an unintended yet foreseen evil  effect. Here we ask the question “does the end justify the means?” Principle of Formal and Material Cooperation – we cooperate with others in the world in order to achieve or preserve important goods, or in order to diminish or avoid evils and harm. (The talks with Iran about Nuclear Power is a great example) Principle of Human Dignity – the intrinsic worth that inheres to every human being – in Catholic Ethics this comes from the teaching that “we are all born in the image and likeness of God” Principle of Informed Consent – it is the right and responsibility of every competent individual to advance his or her own welfare. This right and responsibility is exercised by freely and voluntarily consenting or refusing any form of medical treatment or intervention. Principle of Integrity and Totality – these principles dictate that the well-being of the whole person must be taken into account in deciding about any therapeutic intervention or use of technology. Principle of Proportionality and Disproportionate Means – often used synonymously with the terms “ordinary/extraordinary means” or “burden and benefit” since the three sets of terms can be used interchangeably. Here we ask the questions is whatever means is being used – will it provide an extreme burden to the person – body, mind or spirit – or will it provide a better outcome to the person to achieve a better quality of life than is currently being lived. Principle of Religious Freedom – all persons have a right to religious freedom, which has its foundation in human dignity. This principle implies that competent individuals should never be forced to act in a manner that goes against his/her religious beliefs.  Think about the situation in the Middle East with the ISIS group and those they kidnap. Principle of Autonomy –this is the capacity for self-determination by each and every human being who enjoys the capacity of decision making. Principle of Respect for Persons – all individual human beings are presumed to be free and responsible persons and should be treated as such in proportion to their ability in the each circumstance.  (The stories of the Civil Rights movement reflect this principle vividly) Principle of Stewardship –requires us to appreciate the two great gifts that a wise and loving God has given: the earth with all its natural resources, and our own human nature with all the intrinsic resources understood in supernatural law. It requires humans to give of their time, talents and treasures to protect that which belongs to individuals and all of society. Principle of Subsidiarity – often considered a corollary of the principle of the common good – subsidiarity required those in positions of authority to recognize that individuals have a right to participate in decision making that effects them and that decisions should be made closest to those most involved in the decision.

Self Evaluation Letter Write a direct address to your writing professor in the upcoming semester(s).  Describe your writing to them, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses, and discuss the areas where you need the most improvement.  Explain your writing process so that they can get an understanding of how you have taken a paper from inception to completion.  Your future professor should have a clear understanding of your current state as a writer and your ideas for getting better.  You may draft this letter in any form (I’d suggest modeling a business or personal letter template).  Generally, students who do well on this assignment have at least 2 pages of double spaced writing.    Reading and Research: What do you need to do to better your critical reading skills?  Do you skim a work to assess its overall meaning and purpose?  Do you look up unknown vocabulary as you read?  Do you make notes with observations or questions about what you are reading?  Do you understand close reading as opposed to reading for general comprehension?  Do you understand various types or genres of writing and how this impacts your reading?   Do you have a process in place for finding and using outside source material in your own writing?   When researching, do you keep track of your sources that you might use for your own writing?   Writing Process: What are my greatest strengths and weaknesses as a writer?  (Be specific!) Describe your pre-writing strategies (before you start an actual draft).  Consider the following elements:               –understanding purpose, audience, stance, form of writing, and voice              –freewriting, looping, and/or generating ideas              –Developing that parts of a thesis               –using an outline and planning organization Describe your revision process.  Consider the following elements and what you utilize, don’t utilize, and how you can get stronger:             –Utilize the Writing Center/Tutoring/Find outside readers               –Read out loud             –Read Backwards (sentence by sentence)             –Cut passive/redundant language               –Check your topic sentences individually               –Find general language and make it more specific              –Do additional research to add important elements or clarification             –Edit on the computer and with paper copy             –Match your formatting (Review MLA format in book or on OWL Purdue MLA website)               –Review the assignment sheet/rubric to make sure you have the required elements             –Re-imagine your paper and examine overall purpose and audience for your work             –Review each paragraph as an individual unit

A core theme of our freshman seminar has been the meaning of social justice in relationship to an ethical vision of self and society and the role of education in personal and social change. Select three (3) or more readings from the First- Year Reader and compare their arguments for creating a more just, free, and sustainable world. Finally, what does the concept of social justice mean to you? How does it relate to the ideas about ethics, personal responsibility, community engagement and a commitment to diversity and the common good? Based upon the readings, what do you think are the effective methods for positive social change? Your essay should be four (4) to six (6) pages, double spaced, with one (1) inch margins. Your essay should be based on selections from the First-Year Reader. Therefore, citations need not be formal, but should include the author and page number. Plagiarism is not acceptable and will guarantee failure for the assignment. In any case, you should be proud of your own ideas, voice, and hard work.

You will write a reflection paper that is due at the end if the semester on the day of the final. The paper should be 5-7 pages in length. The paper will focus on a major idea or topic that you learned this semester in Introduction to Sociology. For example, one of the topics we discussed is the concept of socialization. In your paper you will discuss your socialization. You would discuss your experiences growing up and then reflect on the experiences based on what you’ve learned in this class about socialization.

For your final, your task is to produce a Research Paper. Your Research Paper must include all of the following: At least 3 pages, but no more than 4 pages double spaced (Not including “Resources Page” with 12 inch font size, and 1 inch margins all around Must reference a total of 3 resources. Our course text may be one of the 3 required. The 2 additional sources of information besides your text may include books, movies, YouTube, Ted Talks, Journal articles, other books…etc. Must follow either MLA or APA citing formats Must include a Resources page For your essay, you will select one of the following prompts: Prompt 1: Taking a personal inventory is usually a good first step in improving an area of one’s life. For this paper you will select a topic that we covered in this course that was of particular interest to you. Then, I want you to write about how this knowledge has helped you grow as an individual. There will be three parts to your essay: Part 1: Describe the topic and why it was of personal interest to you. Part 2: Use your research to expand upon the topic.  Part 3: How has this knowledge helped you on a personal level.  Prompt 2:  Romantic relationships can be tough. And while they can at times be difficult, we grow and mature a great deal through these experiences. Some relationships are good, because they are healthy and make us feel good. Other relationships are toxic, and they can help us learn about what we don’t want in a partner. Some relationships are not simple enough to be classified as toxic or healthy. Writing about these is complex. This semester you have learned about your identity and the different intersections of details that make us who we are. You also learned about diversity, culture, healthy relationships, and effective communication strategies. There will be three parts to your essay: Part 1: Why did you choose this relationship, and what did it teach you about human relationships?  Part 2: Use your research to expand on the focal point of this relationship.  Part 3: What has this relationships helped you learn about yourself? How has this relationship impacted your own personal growth and development?  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Assignment: Module 7 is on Ethics and Evidence-Based Research. Write a 1250 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Please follow all rules for an APA paper including title page, page #s, running head, introduction, level headings, conclusion, reference list. Please review the Essay Rubric found in the Assignment upload link in the lower right corner. There should be three main section to this paper and it requires two (2) sources. Part 1: Ethical Safeguards Describe why ethical safeguards designed for clinical research may not be feasible or appropriate for evidence-based practice or evidence-based practice implementation projects. Part 2: Ethical Controversies Review the sectioned headed, Two Ethical Exemplars in Chapter 22 of the textbook (Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, 2015, pages 518-519). Discuss three main ethical controversies related to implementing Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) Initiatives. Describe how these controversies relate to the four core ethical principles. (Be sure to be clear which ethical principle you are addressing and note all four). Part 3: Patients Responsibilities Identify which ethical principles may be in conflict with the concept of “patients having an ethical responsibility in improving healthcare.” Discuss how these conflicts may be resolved.