Category: Sociology

SLSP2650 – Key Debates
You are asked to prepare a submission of 4,000 words reflecting your learning and
research throughout the module. You should demonstrate a scholarly knowledge of
the main debates, and apply this to social policy in the UK using selected examples
from policy process and comparative data. The work should be based on your
personal research and critical reflection on the evidence 

The sources can be obtained from magazines, newspapers, books, scholarly journals, and the internet.  Proper citations and a reference page will be required. Use the book “Sociology The Essentials tenth edition by Marget L. Anderson, and Howard Taylor” as one of the sources. 

Describe the political opportunity theory of social movements. Identify its limitations and highlight its     significance in the study of social movements.
PLEASE: **Use 2-4 in-text citations from the following book:**
**Use 4-5 sentences per paragraph**
Reference/Citation using: Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials
Diana Kendall, 2018
Cengage
ISBN.13: 978-1-337-10965-9
Please review attatched writing evaluation form and rubric for completion.

SLSP2650 – Key Debates
You are asked to prepare a submission of 4,000 words reflecting your learning and
research throughout the module. You should demonstrate a scholarly knowledge of
the main debates, and apply this to social policy in the UK using selected examples
from policy process and comparative data. The work should be based on your
personal research and critical reflection on the evidence. 

Part II-Writing Assessment- This assessment will require you to compare unemployment as a personal problem and a public issue, and evaluate how solutions to the problem might differ, allowing you to see how society can shape your individual life. You will also compare and contrast two major theoretical perspectives regarding their view of unemployment, to better understand how to look at situations from different points of view.
As you should realize from your readings, issues can be either personal or public. You will need to explain how unemployment is looked at as a personal issue and how it would be explained when looked at as a public issue. In addition, explain how the solutions for unemployment differ depending upon which way it is viewed. How would a functionalist view unemployment in regards to the functioning of societies? Also, how would a social-conflict theorist view unemployment in relation to society? This writing assessment has multiple questions that must be addressed, so make sure you get them all. Each question will require about 1 paragraph to answer. In addition,
This assessment must:
1. Fully address each question listed below by typing directly into the text box provided (no attachments please). You can copy/paste into it.
2. Use college appropriate spelling, grammar, and sentence structure (in other words, please proofread your submission)
3. You must use at least 6 sociologically specific terms within the assessment
Please look at the rubric for this assignment to make sure you are meeting all criteria and understand how it will be graded.
To complete this part of the competency you will fully answer the following 5 questions:
Question 1: Explain, in paragraph format, how you would explain unemployment when viewed as a personal problem. What does this mean? Provide an analytical solution to the personal problem of unemployment. This answer should be typed, edited for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and a minimum of 50 words and contain at least 5 sentences. You should also incorporate sociological terminology learned throughout Module 1.
Question 2: Explain, in paragraph format, how you would explain unemployment when viewed as a public issue. What does this mean? Provide an analytical solution to the public issue of unemployment. Who would provide this solution? This answer should be typed, edited for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and a minimum of 50 words and contain at least 5 sentences. You should also incorporate sociological terminology learned throughout Module 1.
Question 3: Apply Functionalism to the issue of unemployment. How would a Functionalist view this issue in relation to society? Why? Provide details and explanation. This answer should be typed, edited for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and a minimum of 50 words and contain at least 5 sentences. You should also incorporate sociological terminology learned throughout Module 1.
Question 4: Apply Conflict Theory to the issue of unemployment. How would a Conflict Theorist view this issue in relation to society? Why? Provide details and explanation. This answer should be typed, edited for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and a minimum of 50 words and contain at least 5 sentences. You should also incorporate sociological terminology learned throughout Module 1.
Question 5: List at least 6 sociological terms you appropriately used in the previous 4 questions.

Thorough instructions are on the attached file. You will answer 2 questions in total … question 1 or 2 AND question 3. Each 2 answers should be answered with a minimum of 4 paragraphs 10 sentences each paragraph. Required text are listed if they can’t be accessed you can send me a message. 

Think back over your past romantic relationships. Do you have a “type”? Or have you been involved with many different kinds of people? Homogamy is the tendency for people to form relationships with others with whom they share certain social characteristics. Heterogamy is the tendency to choose a romantic partner who is dissimilar to oneself.
Do you look for common ground, or do you believe opposites attract?You are a white, middle-class, 27-year-old male who lives in a small town. You have a Bachelor’s degree and are a high school social studies teacher. You are a devout Christian. You are single and have never been married. You’ve found it difficult to meet new people in the course of daily life.A friend has encouraged you to try a dating website. After some hesitation, you decide to give online dating a try. Your first task is to choose a dating service.Which dating service do you choose?
Christian Singles
Love Connections
Because my faith is so important to me, I would like to limit my dating pool to other Christians.
Who understands the mysterious ways of love? I choose Love Connections because it includes all kinds of people. I might fall in love with anyone.

Write a 2-3 page (750-1,000 words) paper in which you:
Describe 2-3 changes (economic, social, political, legal, et cetera) that could possibly improve the situation.
Describe the interventions in those examples that have been attempted to rectify the issue.
Analyze 2-3 benefits (economic, social, political, legal, et cetera) that could be realized following the changes.
Explain how the changes could resolve the challenges and benefit the groups involved.
Describe 2-3 challenges (economic, social, political, legal, et cetera) to implementing or maintaining the changes.
You don’t have to agree with all challenges; just understand that they are possible.
Analyze one of the more significant challenges in more detail.
Describe the argument against the change.
Describe a defense of the change, in spite of problems.
Use five or more credible, relevant, and reliable references in addition to the textbook.
Three sources can be the same as the ones used in the first part of your article or report. The others must be new sources.

chose a specific social problem endemic to Canadian society and analyse it within the scope of one of the sociological approaches. Minimum of 8 peer reviewed sources.
• Reference style of your choice.

Reflection: Impacts on Our Health
Assignment
Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
Lessons: Weeks 1, 2 InstructionsIn our first week of class, we have been learning about how society shapes our lives as individuals. As a healthcare professional, understanding these connections is important because society can greatly affect our health. For this assignment, choose one major health issue that is common in the U.S. and reflect on how society has an impact on your chosen health issue. In a 1-page reflection, address the following: Identify the health issue you are choosing for this assignment. Explain how an understanding of society and its influence on individuals helps us understand this health issue. Be sure to integrate one or more course concepts. Please note that for this assignment, sources are not required to ensure focus on your critical thinking and reflection skills. Requirements (APA Format)Length: 1 page 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Page number in the upper right of all pages Title page not required Acceptable file type: .doc, .docx, or PDF
GradingThis activity will be graded based on the Week 2 Reflection Grading Rubric.
OutcomesCO 1: Explain social problems using the “sociological imagination.”
CO 2: Apply sociological theories to the study of society and social systems.
CO 3: Analyze the concepts of culture and society.