Sociology

Critical Thinking AssignmentThis final week encompasses everything you learned since the first week and how to apply the concepts in articulating and writing a well-written and well-researched paper. You will look at the YouTube video from Paul Harvey titled “Freedom to Chains”.After viewing the video, your Critical Thinking Assignment should cover the following: As like Rome, how could the U.S. be destroyed from within? Use the topics discussed in the video. For example:  Moral Decay, Social Decay, Cancel Culture, Economically, Lack of personal Integrity,Ethics and Ethical Behavior, Corrupt Governance, Moral responsibility, Riots (Policing and the role DHS), Socialism, Use examples and research from Aristotle, Socrates, Virtue Ethics, Formalism, Kantian ethics, Duty, Utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill, selfishness, Kohlberg’s theory, Gilligan’s ethics of caring, Emile Durkheim, Cesare Beccaria, Formalism, Nonfeasance, Misfeasance, Malfeasance, John Rawl’s theory of Justice, Civil Peace and Liberty.Purpose:The purpose of this assignment is to assess your ability to evaluate and analyze the concepts of morals, ethics, and justice as how would it apply if you were in DHS or Law enforcement. Please use ethical critical thinking in which you base your conclusions on evidence rather than preconceived ideas.It should also strengthen your understanding of how best to format a succinct and relevant paper using APA format. (See Resources below.)Remember, there are key points that must be a part of every title page, abstract page, and reference page. Your title page, abstract page, and reference page DO NOT count towards your page count for the completion of this assignment. Failure to follow APA guidelines will result in a points reduction from your final grade.  Be sure to ask questions if you are unsure of anything. I will be happy to help in any way that I can.Students Position:Students will need to clearly state their position for each issue chosen while recognizing the limits of their position. Students will need to provide evidence of having considered their position from alternative perspectives. Students should also consider how their position will impact their life.Conclusions:Students will need to state their conclusions and implications logically, systematically.  Their conclusions will be developed from the synthesis of the information from their previous essays. The student’s conclusions and implications must be insightful and significant. Students should consider what might be the economic, political, social, or educational implications of their position.Helpful Guidelines:Write your research paper in Third Person – an Outline:Introduction – Begin your paper by clearly stating the question you will be answering in your ethical critical thinking assignment. Summarize the main concepts, ideas or issues involved and explain/describe why the issue is of interest to Homeland Security and Public Safety Professional.Thesis Statement – (will be part of your introduction.) Your thesis statement is the main idea of your assignment.  Make sure it is clearly and concisely stated.Evidence – (Will be part of the body.)  Provide information from research on your topic.Analysis – (Will be part of the body). Thoroughly examine your topic, question or concern regarding premise, methods, and/or conclusions. Youdecisionmust focus on at least four of the eight key questions to ethical critical thinking listed below.Is my opinion on this topic fair and valid?Does my opinion weigh in short- and long-term outcomes?Will all responsibilities be met based on my opinion?Does my opinion mirror my character?Does my opinion encourage freedom and personal liberties?Does my opinion show empathy for others?Does my opinion weigh in laws and authorities related to the topic?Does my opinion take social rights into account?Your Position – (Will be part of the body). Provide your analysis of the evidence you have provided.  Provide evidence to support your viewpoint and the answer to the proposed question.Conclusion – Provide an overview of the evidence and analysis you conducted for your paper, your conclusions, your reactions and the impact ofimplications/consequences to the field of HSPS.

Select a specific media object, person, icon, or stereotype and address how this area of study relates and interacts within and between more than one category/element (race, class, gender and sexuality). For instance, a study of the film “Captain America” may focus on RACE & GENDER, CLASS & RACE, SEXUALITY & RACE or even all of them (GENDER, CLASS, RACE, and SEXUALITY!).  The categories addressed will depend on your object of study.  Your artifact may involve a complex interaction between/within ALL of the categories, or you may choose to simply focus on the relationship of two of the categories. During your conclusion, you may reflect on the extent that you think it is possible to isolate just one element (race, class, gender or sexuality)—what is lost and what is gained by doing so?  How would your analysis differ if you focused on only one category or element?  As always, paper should center on a critical engagement with critical ideas in the course readings (applied to your object of study) being sure to cite at least SIX course readings, but this time they may be from ANY section.

Sociology 611 Classical Social Theory Final Assignment  In the event that you quote someone, be sure to cite their work and use a generally accepted citation format such as used in the American Sociological Review format: Author Year: Page (e.g., Marx 1867:901). Submit your paper in Microsoft Word. There is a limit of 3500 words. To determine if your answers are clearly written, ask yourself the following question: Would someone unfamiliar with the material understand the theorists after reading my answers?  Part 1 Weber. 45 Points 1.1   Describe why organized religions undergo periodic reformation. (5 points)  1.2   Discuss Weber’s conception of the relationship between ascetic Protestantism and the emergence of industrial capitalism. Include the following concepts in the answer: elective affinity, formal rationality, substantive rationality, value?orientation, irrational, tradition, calling, ascetic lifestyle, the protestant ethic, the spirit of capitalism, capital accumulation. (10 points)  1.3   To aid in the comparative and historical analysis of society, Weber developed three ideal types of authority: traditional, legal-rational, and charismatic. Define these ideal types and discuss how they contribute to a comparative and historical analysis of society. Include the following concepts in the answer: formal rationality, irrational, legitimacy, rational, rationalization process, social change, substantive rationality. (10 points)  1.4   Define Weber’s (1) conception of stratification, (2) discuss the three ideal type dimensions of power that contribute to stratification, and (3) given an illustration of how the three dimensions of power might intersect at the empirical level. (10 points)  1.5 Weber’s commitment to liberalism is closely linked to his concerns with democracy. Define Weber’s conception of liberalism and discuss how it influenced his analysis of politics in modern society. Your answer should include a discussion of the options available as well as the dangers to social actors entering politics as described in ‘Politics as a Vocation’ and his other writings on politics. (10 points)  Part 2 Durkheim. 25 points. 2.1 Discuss Durkheim’s critique of (1) utilitarian and (2) Kantian conceptions of morality (6 points).  2.2 Describe Durkheim’s conception of morality and how social institutions emerge in ways that embody and transmit morality. Your answer should include the following concepts: altruistic behavior, anomie, collective consciousness, egoistic behavior, morality, moral action, mechanical solidarity, organic solidarity, punishment, churinga, church, clan, collective consciousness, collective effervescence, latent functions, manifest functions, totemic species, totemic object, religion, rituals, sacred rituals, social facts, sui generis. (19 points) Part 3 Mead. 30 points. 3.1 According to Mead, what should be the objective/goal of science? What method does Mead propose to achieve this objective/goal? (4 points).  3.2 Describe Mead’s (1) criticism of the prevailing conceptions of human behavior when he developed his theory of symbolic interaction, and (2) how the following intellectual traditions influenced his thinking: utilitarianism, Darwin’s theory of evolution, pragmatism, and behaviorism. (8 points) 3.2 Describe Mead’s theory of symbolic interaction (i.e., how social processes contribute to the development of both the individual and society) and the linkages between the development of individuals and societies. Your answer should include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: Society, Self, Mind, I, Me, conflict, consciousness, covert behavior, dialectic emergence, evolutionary adaptation, flexibility, generalized other, instinct, novelty, overt behavior, predictability, unique, unity, reflexiveness, roles, selection, significant symbols, structure, taking the role of the other. (18 points)

Research Paper: In your paper, you will use the organization theory and organizational behavior literature to answer a question that interests you. The paper should be about 12 pages long (double-spaced, 12 pt. font, one-inch margins, Times New Roman font), not counting references.  References should be taken from google scholar with peer review  The purpose of the paper is for you to answer a question that’s relevant to the organizational theory/organizational behavior fields. These are huge fields, and so there are many relevant questions. One of my past students has, for example, asked the following question: Are privately run prisons more or less effective than publicly run prisons? Another example: Do performance pay systems work? That is, do they motivate employees to work harder (and better)?  Almost any question that has to do with organizational performance or individual work motivation and/or performance is fair game. And there are other non-performance related questions that would be acceptable—questions having to do with organizational structure, for instance. note: I already picked the question, I will add my first proposal to the files.

The powerpoint is expected to include: you can make up your own story. the agency is legal hand neighbors in action  in crown height brooklyn Client Description: Briefly describe an individual or family you are working with  to work with as an student intern. Share the name (create a pseudonym to protect the privacy of the client; Demographic information  Problem Statement: Discuss the individual or family issue or need. say they are distressed about? Discuss how the individual or family describe its issue or need. What social work skills have you applied and demonstrated to best understand the issue or need?  What challenges have you encountered in working with the individual or family?   Client Support: Who are the social supports for the individual or family? (e.g. family members, friends, neighbors, etc.)? How do the primary people in the individual’s  or family’s  life view social work services? Are social workers viewed as helpful, neutral or harmful? Give examples.  Community Engagement: Describe any community or environmental factors that impact the individual or family. Is transportation, housing, work, COVID-19, global protest, or other community areas influencing the client issue or need? Be specific with examples.  Resources: What are the individual or family client’s internal resources and abilities?  Empowerment: Does the client have hope that things can be different? To what degree does the client expect that change can occur? With whom? Briefly discuss relevant information that impacts the client’s view. To what degree is the client actively participating in seeking help?  Reflection: How does the client view you as the Social Work student intern? Are you seen as someone who might be able to help? Does the client think that social work services can address the problem?   Planning: What is your plan for working with this client in the Spring? Conclusion: What new knowledge was learned by completing this assignent that can serve helpful in social work practice? Be specific

Instructions Complete both parts of this assessment. Part 1: Analyze Your Approach to the Issue Describe your approach to constructing your email.  ·       Describe possible causes for the caustic exchange depicted in the email chain. Consider possible core organizational issues. State any assumptions that you might need to make regarding the scenario to support your assertions. ·       Justify why your message would likely be effective. Consider content, tone, style, et cetera. ·       Explain your intent for how your message might impact future communications and actions among team members.     Part 2: Write a Response Email Write an email that effectively addresses the email chain. It should: ·       Properly consider the audience, your position, and the circumstances. ·       Articulate a well-conceived solution to the problem. ·       Effectively end the thread completely and de-escalate the tension. ·       Send a message that this exchange was “sub-optimal.” Additional Requirements The assessment is expected to meet the following requirements: ·       Font: Times New Roman, 12 point. ·       Length: 4–5 pages, double spaced.   Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: ·       Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.  o   Describe possible causes for the caustic exchange depicted in the email chain. o   Explain why a message would likely be effective.  ·       Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.  o   Write an email that meets specified criteria. ·       Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.  o   Describe likely core organizational issues that were exposed by the original email. o   Describes how a message might plausibly affect future communications and actions among team members. ·       Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.  o   Convey clear meaning with grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.

Below are the instructions for the assignment. Please make sure to read them carefully and answer all questions. Make sure to include relevant references and in text citations in your writing. For this week’s discussion, consider the readings for Chapter 13 (Education and Religion). Please integrate your readings with your OWN opinion for the discussion.  QUESTION:  We have learned that inequality is a fact of social life.  While an education does not guarantee economic success, some people may be motivated by the opportunities and income an education may generate.  Since our economic circumstances are governed by wealth and income, is the world getting richer or poorer?  And how education in the United States produces inequality? President Obama on the Importance of Education – YouTube Social institutions – education, family, and religion | Society and Culture | MCAT | Khan Academy – YouTube Reference for PowerPoint: Benokraitis, N. V. (2018). Bundle: SOC, 4th MindTap, 1 term Printed Access Card. [VitalSource Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781337681674/

Answer this essay question:Feminist anthropologists have attempted to throw light on the ways human bodies becomegendered and sexed. In your opinion, what questions have they answered and what have theyleft unresolved?

Case Study Discussion: This week’s project is based on the material in Chapter 9, Understanding Family Needs, Roles, and Responsibilities. Read the case study titled “Mrs. M” and answer the following questions in your initial post. Thank you. Part I: Read the case “Mrs. M”  CaseMrsM.docx  CaseMrsM.docx – Alternative Formats In your initial post, answer the following questions: How might the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. M. be affected by this situation? Should the parents tell their surviving child that he had a twin brother? Why or why not? If you said yes, at what age would it be appropriate to do this?  What roles might the grandparents play in this situation?  What conflicts might result? What services might be required?  Do you think this experience would bring the parents closer together or drive them apart? Support your answer. Do you anticipate the parents would consider having another child?  Why or why not?

Identify and explain at least one French historical/cultural observation that you made from each film: La reine Margot and Indochine. Please number your answers like this: 1. [Observation from La reine Margot:]  1 short paragraph 2. [Observation from Indochine:]  1 short paragraph View keyboard shortcuts p View keyboard shortcuts Accessibility Checker 0 words Switch to raw html editor Fullscreen   Flag this Question Question 2 25 pts Identify a character that represents a minority group in France from each of the following three movies:  La haine, Monsieur Ibrahim, and Intouchables.  Give the character name and the specific minority group to which the character belongs.  Then explain why their lives were or were not more difficult than a member of the majority.  Use evidence directly from the films.  1 paragraph for each film  Please format your answer like this: 1. La haine: character name: minority group: explanation: 2. Monsieur Ibrahim: character name: minority group: explanation: 3. Intouchables: character name: minority group: explanation: View keyboard shortcuts p View keyboard shortcuts Accessibility Checker 0 words Switch to raw html editor Fullscreen   Flag this Question Question 3 25 pts Would you prefer to be a member of the family from La gloire de mon père, Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu ?, or Ce qui nous lie?  Explain your preference using specific examples from the film(s).  1 paragraph (at least 4 sentences) View keyboard shortcuts p View keyboard shortcuts Accessibility Checker 0 words Switch to raw html editor Fullscreen   Flag this Question Question 4 25 pts Of all the films we watched in class, which film had the greatest impact* on you in terms of learning about French culture?  Why? Give many specific examples from the film to support your answer.   1 paragraph (at least 4 sentences) *The film that had the greatest impact on you could be different than your favorite film.  For example, many students think that [film name here] is their favorite film because it’s funny, the actors are convincing, it has a happy ending, etc., BUT, [another film name here] had the greatest impact on them because they learned some surprising things about French history and culture that changed their preconceived notions about French people and French culture. [Lots of details about what they learned would follow here.] List of films: La reine Margot [Queen Margot] Indochine [Indochina] La haine  [Hate] Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Koran  [Mr. Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran] Intouchables  [The Intouchables] La gloire de mon père  [My Father’s Glory] Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au Bon Dieu ?  [Serial Bad Weddings] Ce qui nous lie  [Back to Burgundy] the film you chose for your Final Project View keyboard shortcuts