Category: Sociology

  • “Exploring and Evaluating Information: A Literature Review on a Specific Topic”

    Write a 6-8 page paper in which you summarize, review, and analyze the information you have found about a specific topic.
    Frame a research question about the topic.
    Define the concepts inherent in the topic.
    Students will then explore the topic using credible and non-credible resources, and be able to describe the differences in quality of information.
    Students must then also be able to explain what an appropriate, systematic method would be to get answers, or research, the research question.
    Your final paper should be between 6-8 pages of text and, in addition, a cover sheet formatted in accordance with APA 7th edition style, and a reference page with references formatted in APA 7th edition style.
    The final paper should be both a review of literature about your topic and an explanation of how your research question would propose to elaborate on this topic.
    Do not forget to discuss the credibility (or not) of your sources!
    How should this assignment be done?
    This paper requires that you have collected, read, and reviewed the following sources:
    5 newspaper articles
    5 websites
    5 peer reviewed articles from scholarly databases.
    Please note this is the minimum required number of sources.
    This brief literature review assignment will be graded in accordance with the rubric that accompanies this assignment:
    SOC 331 Literature Review Assignment and Rubric 2021-3.docx Download SOC 331 Literature Review Assignment and Rubric 2021-3.docx 
    Why is it important?
    Being able to evaluate information for its credibility is an important life skill.
    Before you can go on to explore your idea it is important that you know what has already been said, or is known about your topic.
    It is also important to know what kind of research has been done on the topic.
    You should also learn who the most well-known experts are who have written and researched the topic you have chosen.
    What resources are available to help you with this assignment?
    You can easily Google the term ‘Literature Review” or “How to write a literature review” and find many credible sources. Listed below are a few:
    University Library: Write a Literature ReviewLinks to an external site.
    UNC: Literature ReviewsLinks to an external site.
    The Writing Center: The Writer’s HandbookLinks to an external site.
    Guidelines for writing a literature reviewLinks to an external site.
    Writing a Literature ReviewLinks to an external site.
    How to write a literature reviewLinks to an external site.
    Writing the Literature Review (Part One)Links to an external site.
    Writing the Literature Review (Part Two)Links to an external site.
    How will this assignment help me in my future career?
    Taking in and receiving information, and then turning this around in your mind and making sense out of it so that you can use the information, is an important skill to be developed and honed during your lifetime. Professional careers depend on processing lots of information and being able to use that information to attain your goals. As a college graduate with a defined major field of study, employers and others expect you to have content knowledge in your field of study and thus this paper affords an opportunity for you to develop in-depth knowledge in a particular topic.

  • Title: The Enduring Legacies of Colonialism and Slavery on Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System

    Your answers should draw upon concepts, theories, case studies, and empirical research covered throughout the course.
    Your responses should be clear, concise, and thoroughly address the prompts.
    Ensure that you cite relevant sources to support your arguments.
    Essay Questions:
    Historical Perspectives of Race and Crime: Analyze the
    impact of colonization, slavery, and early legal systems on racial
    dynamics and inequalities within the criminal justice system. How have
    historical injustices shaped contemporary practices and policies?
    Discuss the enduring legacies of colonialism and slavery on racial
    disparities in areas such as policing, sentencing, and incarceration.  
    Instructions for Essay Length:
    Each essay response should be approximately 800 to 1000 words in length.
    Ensure that your essays are well-structured, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
    Use clear and concise language to convey your arguments and ideas effectively.
    Provide sufficient evidence and examples to support your claims and analysis.
    Avoid unnecessary repetition and focus on presenting coherent and logical arguments.
    Pay attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation to maintain clarity and readability.
    Use proper citation and referencing if you are referencing external sources.
    Adhere to the word count guidelines to ensure that your responses are comprehensive yet concise.

  • Title: Breaking Barriers: A Hispanic Girl’s Journey from East LA to Higher Education

    Our book is : Second Thoughts: Sociology Challenges Conventional Wisdom 7th Edition by Janet M. Ruane (Author), Karen A. Cerulo (Author).
    I need an introduction that revolves around a Hispanic girl who grew up in East Los Angeles in a poor socioeconomic environment and whose parents are in the lower working class. Who decided to seek higher education at California State University, Fresno majoring in Accounting.
    For personal information and personal experiences, I don’t mind what the writer decides.
    I need three scholarly references. Please include a reference page.
    I chose the three topics in the files.

  • Exploring Online Shopping Habits: A Digital Ethnography of a Survey on Consumer Behavior

    Digital ethnography for the attached survey 
    https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1fAiYazVn36P81FeAmAwTc1-5Td-zfTynTCqvGIS_JUg%2Fedit&data=05%7C02%7CDESITA.CHRISTOPHER39%40bcmail.cuny.edu%7Ca169b5ec5ed14e22db9608dc5d6e6552%7Cc1b9225e96c6442f9ff47dd8f00a1224%7C0%7C0%7C638487975958176712%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q1zK63xCHIQV5kLeExfOXkZqQfRpWUEHjG49JHiQE5Q%3D&reserved=0

  • Title: The Power of Primary Groups in Shaping Social Interactions Introduction: Primary groups, as defined by sociologist Charles Horton Cooley, are small, intimate, and long-lasting social groups that play a significant role in shaping an individual’s

    Visual project (4-5 pages) criteria:
    You are to pick an extremely specific topic from the midterm paper which is PRIMARY GROUPS in sociology.
    Select 2-3 pictures to demonstrate you understand the subject matter. You can use a past, present, and future approach. You can use any type of approach if it relates to the other pictures.
    The pictures are to be on the paper.
    Type your response to the pictures underneath the image.
    You still must write 3 pages, regardless of how big or small, or number of pictures are on the paper.
    Include 4 outside sources, in text citations, and a citation page. Follow APA.
    Essay assignments should conform to APA format
    Use a 12-point font
    Single-spaced
    It should be a Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Title: “Breaking the Binary: Understanding Performances and Doing Gender” Infographic Description: This infographic aims to shed light on the concept of “doing gender” and how performances play a crucial role in perpetuating gender norms and stereotypes. It is

    Instructions in attachment files 
    Materials for inspiration in attachment files 
    Create an enlightening infographic about the topic that I chose, which was ( Perfeomces, Doing gender) 
    After creating the infographic write a short description of what you created and What the inspiration was from the course material and what You hope People get from your project (200-300 words). 
    Please read instructions carefully 
    The course material is provided for this. 
    Thank you! 

  • “Exploring the Gender Pay Gap as a Contributing Factor to Economic Inequalities in Society”

    Choose one topic that contributes to Economic Inequalities in Society. Watch a video called Gender Satisfaction for background information. I attached the screenshot of the instructions.

  • Exploring Public Opinion on Government Spending on Healthcare: An Analysis of the 2018 General Social Survey Data

    SPSS usage is required to get data, im using the 2018 GSS data set, Originally was going to do the project on NATHEAL which is about people’s views on how much our nations spends on improving and protecting our nations health. You can go ahead and choose another Variable to do the research on if you’d like. if you need to cut space to reach the 6 pages the final limitations and summary section at the end can be shorter. (food for thought prof checks papers for heavy AI use) Rest of info about format etc in the attached files.

  • “Examining Inequality: A Sociological Literature Review of a Social Problem in the United States” “Promoting Social Justice through Sociological Analysis and Advocacy”

    SOC480 – Literature Review – 100 points
    Research your topic choice and write a scholarly literature review on the social problem in the United States.
Literature Review must:
    1.) Synthesize at least 10 sociology and/or criminology peer-reviewed scholarly articles into a literature review on your topic in the U.S. 2.) Connect your topic to at least two categories of identity (race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.) and explain the affects of inequality on people experiencing your social problem.
    3.) Utilize one sociology or criminology theory as the framework for your social problem.
    4.) Include sociological concepts throughout.
    Paper requirements: 1.) Well organized and clear, including cover page, introduction with thesis statement, literature review, conclusion, & reference page
    2.) At least 10 sociology and/or criminology sources (articles or books) are cited properly according to APA or ASA standards, both in-text and in reference page. Sources must be no older than 2014 – no master’s thesis, dissertations. or conference papers allowed
    3.) Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are error free
    4.) Double spaced, 10 to 12 point font, 1 inch margins
    5.) Minimum of 7 pages and a maximum of 10 pages (not including cover page or reference page)
    6.) Each resource in your reference page must be cited in the paper. Likewise, every resource cited in the paper needs to be included in the reference page.
    Structure of the Paper
    I. Introduction
    The topic is introduced, and the thesis statement gives clear direction to what factors will be discussed throughout the paper. Includes current data reflecting social problem status.
    [Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
    II. Literature Review
    Demonstrate your ability to locate, identify, and write about sociology/criminology scholarship related to your topic/social problem. The result should be a detailed discussion of what the scholarly literature tells you is the current status of your topic/social problem. Synthesize don’t summarize. Clearly discuss the social problem using sociological concepts throughout. Analyze your topic/social problem through the lens of at least one sociology or criminology theory. Discuss how inequality is related to at least 2 social factors or categories of identity (race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, religion, etc.). Scholarly, sociology/criminology, peer reviewed sources must all be fairly recent (2014 – present). [Suggested length: 5-6 pages] (50 points possible based on content and style) III. Conclusion
    Make succinct and precise conclusions based on the literature review and introduction. Insights into the problem are appropriate and implications are clear. [Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
    IV. References Use the American Sociological Association (ASA) or American Psychological Association citation styles (APA). Must be in correct format, both in-text and reference page. Any sources cited in-text MUST be included in reference page and any sources included in reference page MUST be cited in-text. No sources over 10 years old, no dissertations, master’s thesis, or conference papers allowed.
    [Suggested length: minimum 10 scholarly sources that you independently located and used] (20 points possible based upon content and style)
    Goals of the Paper:
    Please note that Soc 480 is a “capstone” class and is meant for you to demonstrate all that you have learned in the major. The department wants you to be able to do all this by the end of Soc 480: Student Learning Objectives for Sociology:
1. Analyze and interpret the diversity of social experience associated with criminology and social justice issues, especially as they relate to race, class, gender, age, sexual preference, religion, and nationality. 2. Assess competing theoretical approaches to criminology and social justice issues of publics with differing and multiple interests; specify structural or institutional sources of these criminology and social justice issues; and propose and assess policies, interventions and/or modes of advocacy that will enact positive change.
3. Locate, analyze, assess, and communicate criminology and social justice scholarship.
    4. Articulate the ethical and social justice implications of criminology and justice studies.
    Student Learning Objectives for Soc 480:
1. Demonstrate competency in key sociological theoretical approaches and concepts.
2. Apply concepts of diversity including but not limited to race, class, sexual orientation, age, religion, and nationality, physical abilities. 3. Formulate a research question within a sociological framework. 4. Compile academic research articles from academic databases for sociology and related fields (e.g. women studies, race and ethnicity, etc.). 5. Demonstrate knowledge of a full scope of research methods including application. 6. Write a literature review that conforms to professional standards of scholarship. 7. Envision areas and ways for future social change. 8. Develop civic values and skills.

  • Title: Understanding Power, Education, and Immigration: Exploring Sociological Concepts

    SOC 100, Exam 2 
    For each of the following prompts, provide an essay-style answer that reveals your (not the textbook’s or other source’s) understanding of the subject matter in question. Be thorough and provide detail. Discuss your answer with examples illustrating that clarify your argument. Cite any sources that you use to support your argument.
    The responses must be posted to the exam assignment in Canvas by 11:59pm on 5/13. 
    For each of the following prompts, provide an essay-style answer that reveals your (not the textbook’s or other source’s) understanding of the subject matter in question. Be thorough and provide detail. Discuss your answer with examples illustrating that clarify your argument. Cite any sources that you use to support your argument.
    The textbook describes power as occurring along three different dimensions. For each dimension, discuss how power works and provide an example illustrating that process.
    What is the function of the institution of education? What evidence exists that education is not functioning equally for different categoric units?
    What are push and pull factors as they relate to immigration? What is assimilation? What factors help gauge how well an immigrant has assimilated?