Sociology

This essay will deal with a comparison between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the introduction you can introduce these two soccer players. The points to be discussed in the body of essay are Player career. Awards achieved individually. Awards achieved with their teams. In conclusion you can give your opinion of who is better and say what they have in common.

Full instruction file has been attached****   And then, answer the following questions in 1 page From race power of an illusion: -what were the main ideas? -How were different groups of people of color affected? -How were whites affected? -How was racism turned into law?

words that define success or mean success, why those words, how those traits help you be proactive, how the traits help you begin with the end in mind.

Essay Questions: Answer two of the following questions. Use about ½ page, single-spaced for each answer. These are worth 10 points each. 1. As far as you can tell, in our society, what is the balance between “free will” and social control? (Be sure to (a) explain how behavior is influenced/controlled and (b) demonstrate your knowledge of social psych and ability to use that knowledge.) 2. Of the various articles you read in Cahill, et.al. since the first exam, which impressed you the most? Why? (Be sure to explain the key points of the article & why it impressed you).  You may use any article except Nancy S. Berns’ article on “Closure Talk” because that’s the next question. 3. Explain Nancy S. Berns’ article, “Closure Talk.” Be sure to include the key points. 4. What is self from a Meadian perspective. (a) We talk of “self” as both structure and process. How is this so? (b) What are the relevant structures and processes? (c) Given all of this, from your perspective, where does the individual come into the mix? 5. Sociologists argue that emotions are intensely personal and, at the same time, inherently social. How is this possible? Explain this apparent contradiction and illustrate your explanation with a  brief example.

Personal Theory of Counseling Paper: Objective: Identify a theoretical counseling orientation that you intend to use in the future as a counselor. The theory selected will be your developing theoretical orientation in the program.  Directions: Select a counseling theory from the textbook. Then, write a personal theory of counseling paper based on this theory. The personal theory of counseling paper is to be no less than 8 and no more than 12 pages in length (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference pages). The paper must adhere to APA Style 7th edition guidelines. Use the APA manual and/or the following link to help you in formatting your paper to APA guidelines: Link  (Links to an external site.) . Use of proper grammar, syntax, spelling, and language that reduces bias (see APA manual). You are highly encouraged to have your paper reviewed by the Writing Center for grammar, prose, etc. prior to turning it in as a final product.  In addition to the book selected use 4 additional scholarly sources (e.g., books, book chapters, scholarly articles, etc.) to write this paper. Plagiarism will result in an automatic zero grade. The paper should include the following headings and address the following questions: 1. Title Page (Separate Page)           a. Name, University affiliation, date Abstract Introduction           a. In one paragraph provide an overview of what your paper will cover. 4. Overview of Theory:           b. History: in no more than 2 paragraphs, summarize the history of the theory. Theory: in no more than 5 paragraphs, summarize the core concepts of this theory. Include each of the following (1 paragraph each): Health and well-being: What leads to health and well-being? Dysfunction: What causes dysfunction? Client-counselor relationship: What is the theory’s perspective on the client-counselor relationship? Role of counselor: What is the role of the counselor? Role of client: What is the role of the client? The Therapy Process: in no more than 3 paragraphs, summarize the process of therapy (1 paragraph each): Change process: What is the process of change? Goals: What are the goals in therapy? Techniques: What are the techniques used? Provide a brief description of each. Evaluation: in no more than 2 paragraphs, summarize (1 paragraph each): Research: What is the scholarly research on the theory? Identify research that both supports and discounts the theory. If there is no research than state so. Use resources for this section. Multicultural Considerations: How applicable is this theory with culturally diverse populations? If it isn’t applicable state so. Provide scholarly citations for support. Future Developments: in no more than 3 paragraphs discuss the future of the theory (1 paragraph each): Future: What is the future of the theory based on the scholarly literature? Counselor-advocate: How do you incorporate being an advocate into the theory? In other words, what aspects of the theory could be used in the community realm? Applications: one paragraph each: Client group: What client group is this theory most applicable? Counseling setting: What counseling setting is this theory most applicable? Personal Reflection Likes and Dislikes: in 1 paragraph discuss what you like and in 1 paragraph discuss what you dislike about the theory Limitation: in no more than 1 paragraph identify one limitation about the theory Strength: in 1 paragraph identity one strength about the theory. Conclusion: in no more than 1 paragraph, summarize what you wrote above. Also, limit direct quotes to no more than 2 in this paper. References Page (Separate Page) – list the book in APA 6th edition format, along with any other references you may have.

Part 1 (Answer part one separately from part 2) Drawing on both the Desmond and Draut articles, how do the concepts “working homeless” and “working poor” help us better understand why and how people are poor? Choose one statistic/graph that you read in the Draut article that you didn’t know before. Explain it and describe why you found it interesting. Be sure to include the page number so we know what you will be discussing Part 2 (label part 2 response) In US society, social class is sometimes less obvious than race/ethnicity or gender as important social categories that deeply influence our life. In this Discussion Board, please describe an example of when you first became aware of social class (yours or someone else’s). What were the circumstances? How can you connect this experience to something from the course materials for this week (readings, class notes, videos)?

Assignment 3         You will be graded on the quality of your answer, logical order to your answer, critical thinking, and clarity of your work.  Please remember that you are being graded on how well you can apply class material (sociology class).  Please keep in mind you are not defending your personal beliefs, you can only be graded on how well you understood course material.  Therefore, the book must be your main reference Number and restate each question that is answered.  Content is extremely important.  Do not write simple sentences to meet the minimum requirement.  If you want to assure that you receive a 100 on your assignments write more than the minimum requirement.  Also please make sure that all your answers are numbered and that all margins are consistent.  Please be mindful of your spelling and grammar (use spell check). Also, when writing your answers, please try to leave your personal biases and value judgments out. You may use examples from everyday life to support the information you provide from the textbook.  Be mindful that there are various perspectives to topics covered in class.  It is helpful to quote the textbook or you may provide additional information from another source in your answer.  When you do you must cite your work (APA is preferred). Writing the bare minimum is never enough for full credit. I need to see that you not only read and understood the material, but also that you can use apply said information critically.  On the assignments please number your answers to coincide with the questions, also, please separate the chapters. This makes it easier for me to grade.  Give a lot of details and examples in your answers.  One, two, or three sentence answers will not be given credit.  Additionally, short answers will receive a grade that corresponds with your effort.  You must write at least one paragraph per question to receive credit (Approximately 4 to 5 sentences per question).  Do not provide answers in an outline format.  DO NOT OUTLINE YOUR ANSWERS.  Good Luck.  Chapter 8 1.     A controversial question concerns the right to have a child.  Should all persons be granted the right to have a child?  Are there some categories of people who should not be allowed to have children?  Why or why not?  2.     How would a functionalist view pronatalism?  How would a conflict theorist view pronatalism?   Chapter 9 1.     Which theory is most useful for explaining childhood development and why?  2.     If grandparents are acceptable caregivers, then why should we object to older women and men who want to have children? Chapter 10   1.    Ask students to discuss why the economy plays such an important role in family life.  Be sure to discuss family and work policies as well as such factors as wages and the cost of living. 2. Ask students to discuss work-family stress and ways to cope with the stress.  How much of this stress should be the responsibility of the family?  How much should be the responsibility of employers?   Chapter 11 1.     Do families today experience higher levels of stress than in the past? If so, why should this be the case? 2.     Do employers have a responsibility to work to prevent family violence? Would they benefit directly or indirectly if they were proactively involved in reducing family violence?

Level 1 Writing: (Introduce TOPIC chosen to answer the PIQ) – Necessary to provide context – Don’t assume reader is familiar with what you are writing about Level 2 Writing: (Include a tangible experience / example to prove your point) – Some level of detail is important – especially when explaining breadth of your experience – Including a tangible experience / example to prove your point. Level 3 Writing: (How has this impacted you?) – Why does this matter to you?                            – What did you learn?   – How did you grow?   – What does this say about your character?   – My first essay is on creativity and I talk about how making Youtube videos is what brings out my creative side and how it impacts me – My second essay is on Talent and Skill and I talk about how I started my own small business on my own and how it became successful – My third essay is on Educational barrier and I talk about how being a first gen student I struggle with not knowing anything about college – My fourth essay is on Challenge and I talk about my social anxiety and fear of public speaking. – Each essay has to be 350 words each but I have some that are overpass that limit and I don’t know what sentences I need to delete because I feel like I need to keep them all.  – I struggle with English and english writing because my past teachers aren’t the best 🙁

These questions in this assignment are designed to give you an opportunity to explore some of the major issues we covered in class.  The key to doing well on this assignment is to read the questions carefully, answer every part of the question, and label each section with subheadings. A.    Theoretical intersections of cultural identity with various topics in different contexts   This question explores the intersections of cultural identity with other key theories and concepts that we have covered in our course, using an interpretive or critical theoretical framework   Outline (label with subheadings in your answer) 1)     Research question   2)     Group 3)     Theoretical framework 4)     Levels of analysis 5)     Broad contextual factors 6)     Applied topic 7)     Specific theories or major concepts This is a critical thinking exercise, so be creative in the connections you make and bring in examples to clarify.

Answer the following questions: 1. What is the difference between critical and creative thinking? 2. What is an “aha moment”? check the attach file 3. List ways to examine a point of view