Sociology

Policy Advancement: Children/Youth Assignment.  Identify a policy or programmatic intervention that focuses on children or youth, and follow a typical assessment outline (that you learned in SW 581 Practice I), using the issue as the presenting concern and identify the shared needs of a population.  Make an assessment formulation of the policy need or intervention intention and then write a description of how a policy or intervention will address the needs of children represented in your assessment.  Select a theory and evidence based research intervention(s) and apply.  In the case plan, discuss steps towards implementation as well as obstacles to service delivery. Lastly, describe the mental health vulnerabilities for this population (consider diversity), and the protective factors that may offset risk. Last, use this opportunity to consider your experience in developing this assignment.  Consider your social work role, and what you realized as you did this work.  Use this opportunity to practice professional self-awareness.  4-5 pages double-spaced.

The proposal should be approximately 4-6 pages.  Times New Roman. Double Spaced. 12 Point Font. 1-inch Margins. Must include page numbers. Follow APA or MLA guidelines.  This assignment is worth 200 points.  Select a specific problem or issue that intersects with media/pop culture/social media/communication  and concisely explain your basic understanding of the issue Discuss the basic understanding of the issue throughout history and in our current society  Based on facts and current trends, what does the future of our society look like in regard to the selected if your problem/issue is not repaired Define a specific idea that you want to study that falls under the umbrella “communication issue area” Why is this a valuable topic: For you personally? For your peers? For the study of human communication? 5. Annotated Bibliography of 10-15 sources that will be used for your research project and their value to your study

Continuing with your central topic from weeks one and two, complete a discussion post of 2-3 paragraphs (150-300 words) describing how your chosen topic relates to the sociological concepts of deviance and social inequality. You should also write about how the sociological concept of race and ethnicity relates to your topic. If you do not see any connection between your topic and race/ethnicity, write about why you do not think those concepts apply for your chosen topic. Remember, your ultimate goal is to combine your discussion posts into a paper in the last week of this course, so keep in mind what you have written before as you complete this assignment. Be sure to cite any sources you use. You should be using your textbook as a source in this assignment. Any other sources are optional.

Discuss 5.2: The Slippery Slope 6 6 unread replies. 6 6 replies. Prompt First, review both of the following documents. Additionally, you may want to research additional information about the Slippery Slope of Conflict Resolution. Then, respond to the associated discussion prompt, below. The Slippery Slope of Conflict The Peacemaker’s Pledge How is this perspective on conflict resolution helpful? In what way(s) would the 4G’s of Peacemaking be effective? What elements would be difficult?

Watch this Ted Talk about social capital and the power of relationships. Al Condeluci talks about the importance of social capital for a socially marginalized group- children and people with disabilities. Think about what he says about the importance of relationships with others in terms of physical goods, emotional benefits, and spiritual health. He states that result of an increase in social capital for marginalized people would be a community where everybody belongs and is valued. What do you think about this? Do you think that a community in which everyone is valued and belongs is possible? And could building social capital help with this? Explain your opinion.

View the 15 minute Ted Talk video on America’s Native Prisoners of War which is in Learning Module 6. (Will be uploaded as file) Then write a minimum 4-page essay on this video that addresses the following questions.  What do you see as the main differences between the cultural perspective presented in this video on the settling of the American Continent and that which is presented in our history books? How can the American Indian culture legitimately view itself as prisoners of war living confined in a prisoner of war camp and simultaneously the mainstream American culture views its actions toward the Indians and reservations as justified and even helpful? Which do you think is the more accurate perspective? What is our real responsibility toward the American Indian population now given the legacy that our actions in the settling of the American Continent has left with them. What, if any, do you see as your personal responsibility toward the American Indian culture today? Important!!!  In answering these questions, demonstrate knowledge on the theoretical perspectives of Sociology, any social research that relates to this video and the current American Indian situation, and which Sociological concepts you have studied so far that apply to the video.

1: select one teaching of Jesus from the following choices: Matthew 5:21-24;Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John 13:1-17 and 34-35; or John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions with in-text citations from a commentary in topic study materials. The commentary used should be included on reference page at the end of this document. A:What was Jesus’s point in the teaching? Your answer in 75-100 words B:How might someone from an atheist or pantheistic worldview see the contigo this passage differently? Your answer in 75-100 words C: What does this teaching reveals about Jesus? Your answer in 75-100 words 2: Select one of the following passages in which Jesus makes statements about his nature and purpose: Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; John 14:5-11. Answer the following with in text citations from a commentary in the study materials. The commentary used should be included on reference page at the end of this document. A:what is Jesus saying about his nature and purpose of his ministry? What is the significance of this claim? Your answer in 250-300 words 3:How would personally answer Jesus’s Question, “But who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:29). Describe your won belief about Jesus. Your answer in 250-300 words.

This extra credit assignment is worth 20 points! All submissions must be made by 11:59PM 10/29/20. What is your bliss? Share your hobbies, travels, or whatever makes you happy (rated G only, please). To upload an image (let me know if you have a better way to do this): Click “reply” and the text box opens. Click the icon that says “embed image” when you hover over it. It is the 5th from the left on the second toolbar in the text box. Click the “Canvas” tab Click “My files” – now you can click “Upload File” and search your computer for the image you wish to post. Once selected, Click “Update” I love traveling and spending time with my immediate family. after losing both parents i take advantage of spending as much time with them

Chosen popular culture artifacts/expressions:  Music/Food How does the distribution mechanism control the issues addressed in the artifacts’/expressions’ context? Determine who controls the distribution of your chosen popular culture artifacts/elements. In what ways does the controller of distribution affect the shared experience of the audience and community? Keep in mind that a community maybe local, regional, national, or global. Be specific in your discussion.

The purpose of this assignment is to allow students to examine their cultural/ethnic heritage and apply concepts from the course in their analysis. This essay may require you to interview or consult family members to get the answers. The Essay should be between 3 pages, typed and double-spaced in APA style format (references not needed, but paper should include headings and proper grammar). The paper is due on Friday October 30, 5:pm Please follow the guidelines listed below: Identify your family origins as far back as you can trace specific ancestors . If your ancestors were not native to this country, why and how did they come to this country? Speculate on the conditions they left behind and on their possible motives for leaving these conditions. Did they come by choice? What did they hope to find?  When your ancestors arrived here, their ethnic background undoubtedly influenced how they were perceived and treated by others. Describe both a disadvantage and an advantage your ancestors may have experienced because of their ethnicity. Examples might include matters of religion, racial characteristics, socio-economic background, language, family patterns, or political involvement.  Were there any examples/experiences in your family history with relative deprivation or absolute deprivation? Considering the analysis, how will this self-knowledge be important in the work you choose to do in your professional career?