Category: Sociology

Module (2) Sociological Analysis (S.A.)
Research one(1) of the following prompts and answer the question(s) provided. In addition, be sure to cite your sources of information. Further, remember to address a fellow student’s research/answer. (see syllabus for specific requirements)
1. Research the following:  describe basic sociological research methods and ethical practices.
Items to consider in the composition of this Sociological Analysis:
describe how sociologists utilize the empirical and the interpretive framework to critically examine social situations
describe key ethical guidelines in sociology
describe the scientific method as it applies to sociological research
distinguish reliability from validity in a research study
distinguish an independent variable from a dependent variable
2. Research the following:  identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each.
Items to consider in the composition of this Sociological Analysis:
describe how sociologists utilize surveys
describe and give examples of how sociologists utilize experiments
explain the three types of field research: participant observation, ethnography, and case studies
describe secondary data analysis
differentiate between the four kinds of research methods: surveys, field research, experiments, and secondary data analysis

1. What is some statistical evidence that Reeves provides to demonstrate the educational gap between boys and girls?
2.How are these gaps heightened by race and socio-economic status?
3.What are the policy changes that Reeves recommends?
4.Reeves states that 1 in 4 boys have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, where does he attribute the problem this indicates?
5.What are some of the experiences that the engineers shared of gender discrimination in education?
6.What are some of the experiences that the engineers shared of gender discrimination in the workplace?
7.How do these experiences represent STEM fields as a gendered institution?
8.What are characteristics of the US’ values for sexuality? Do they differ along cultural lines within the US? Differ by gender?
9.What contributes to the formation of sexual attitudes?
10.How were you taught by your family to express your sexuality? Did you learn that any behaviors/desires were taboo?
11.How were you taught by the media to express your sexuality? Did you learn that any behaviors/desires were taboo?
12.What is the significance of viewing sexuality and gender identity as a spectrum?
13. In your own words define heterosexism and heteronormativity.
14.What are examples of institutional oppression of trans people?
15.Why is it that gay/trans issues should be viewed with concern for intersectionality?
16.Why do the filmmakers of Gen Silent compare aging to the AIDS epidemic?
17.What are some unique vulnerabilities that trans migrants face?
18. Which of the examples of intersectionality concerning sexuality shared this week are most concerning to you and why?
19. Debate whether Congress should repeal the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s anticircumvention provisions.
20. How should the U.S. government respond to a hacking attack by China in which the hackers shut down critical military communications for several hours?

The topic of my essay is Race and Racism. discuss system racism in our social institutions (judicial system, police, corrections, prisons). demonstrate superior understanding of sociological; concepts and theories. 4 page essay (2000 words). academic level is college. Use 4 peer-reviews sources and add reference page using APA or ASA format.

Research paper using Emile Durkheim and Michael Apple as the two thorists for their view on education and how it affects/affected society. I have pasted the paper instructions underneath.
This paper is an extension of the research proposal that you submitted earlier in the term. This is a comprehensive discussion of a major theorist from two
different time periods. Your paper provides the opportunity to combine the research from a classic theorist such as Marx to a modern day theorist such as Cornell West, Michael Eric Dyson, or Patricia Hill Collins. All papers demand thoughtful synthesis and critical commentary on a contemporary issue related to “Black Lives Matter.” As an example, Marx discussed the relationship of the proletariat to the bourgeoisie and the
ownership of property as a symbol of power and oppression. These concepts could be related to current state of economic deprivation, educational dysfunction, poverty and race from the works of Cornell West.
You have wide latitude in selecting themes/focal points, but in all cases your paper should demonstrate how a sociological theorist addresses overarching/integrative questions about sociological theory. Some preliminary bibliographic sources are provided in the syllabus and your texts. You must consult sociological journals and books for scholarly writing relevant to your theorist. The paper should include understanding of
primary works by the theorists in addition to secondary analysis. The paper should not be written all at once; rather, the paper should be written in
several successive drafts with new levels of sophistication, density, and insight worked into each draft.
Theorist Paper Format:
Introduction (1-2pages). Introduce your theorist and briefly situate him/her in terms of the overarching topics and questions which concern our
understanding of the social world. By the end of the second paragraph it is essential that you have told me what the purpose of your paper is and what
your central argument / thesis is. If you read the first two paragraphs of your paper and the goals and purpose of the paper are not very clear,
please revise. I would also suggest a “map” paragraph at the end of the introduction that tells me where we will be going in the paper. (For
example, “I first explain….then argue….by presenting evidence about three themes….”)
Body (6-8 pages). In this section please present and develop your argument by providing several distinct pieces of information / evidence in
support of it. Durkheim wrote, “My ideas are destined to be modified and reformulated in the future.” Keep in mind a comparative framework
throughout your paper regarding developments, amendments, and disagreements that exist between your theorist and other theorists.
If there is any relevant background to explain about your thesis / argument present that first. (For example, key terms may need a paragraph to
articulate what you mean. Perhaps a brief paragraph or two about the history relevant to your argument would be necessary).
Conclusion (1-2 pages):
By this point, your argument and all of your evidence should be clearly presented. Briefly summarize your argument
here and think about what the implications of your argument are more broadly. If your findings raise questions about other topics covered in this ownership of property as a symbol of power and oppression. These concepts could be related to current state of economic deprivation, educational dysfunction, poverty and race from the works of Cornell West.
You have wide latitude in selecting themes/focal points, but in all cases your paper should demonstrate how a sociological theorist addresses overarching/integrative questions about sociological theory. Some preliminary bibliographic sources are provided in the syllabus and your texts. You must consult sociological journals and books for scholarly writing relevant to your theorist. The paper should include understanding of primary works by the theorists in addition to secondary analysis. The paper should not be written all at once; rather, the paper should be written in several successive drafts with new levels of sophistication, density, and insight worked into each draft.
Paper Requirements:
1. Your final paper should be 8-10 pages. 
2. Include the citations, within the body of your paper, from both
works that you will review from the contemporary and classical
theorists.
3. Use at least six scholarly sources to reference the social condition that you propose to discuss.
4. Include a complete reference page at the end of paper.
5. Cite all sources in the American Psychological Association (APA) or the American Sociological Association (ASA).

Please summarise the previously written paper and present about research plan.
Attached previously written paper.

Devah Pager is an American sociologist best known for her research on racial discrimination in employment and the American criminal justice system. She worked as a professor of sociology and public policy at Harvard University. Her doctoral dissertation study, which is described in the video below, was awarded the “Best Dissertation Prize” by the American Sociological Association and was later published as a series of articles and a book, Marked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration (University of Chicago Press, 2007). Pager’s work has been widely featured in the media, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and in CNN’s documentary Black in America
1.    Describe Devah Pager’s social experiment on racism, criminal record, and employment opportunities. In other words, what was done as part of her study? (approximately 200 words)
2. Evaluate the design and methodology of Pager’s study. In other words, do you think that way in which designed her experiment can truly capture information and yield insights about her research question? Why or why not?  (approximately 200 words)
3.    What were the main results of Pager’s study? How does Devah Pager explain the actions of employers? (approximately 200)
4.    Based on your study of course materials and your own opinion, does Devah Pager’s study accurately assess racial and ethnic inequality in contemporary America? Why or why not? Be sure to support your answers with specific examples from at least two academic sources. (approximately 300-400 words) 
Below is a short video describing the social experiment:
Race, Employment and a criminal record: Devah Pager 

In this module, you learned about how
alcohol often co-occurs with other substance use. For this assignment, choose ( prescription opioids) and explain what is known about it’s co-occurrence with
and relationship to alcohol use. Examples of things you can focus on
are comparing and contrasting norms about use, stigma, effects on the
body and health, prevention and intervention, or anything else that you
think is important to discuss.

NOTE:
Points will be deducted for the inclusion of outside references. The
resources you need to complete assignments are to be found in the
assigned course readings. REMEMBER, the use of ChatGPT, Bard,
and other forms of AI to complete coursework is defined as a form of
cheating (With the exception of the editor function in Word, which you
are encouraged to utilize.).
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basic understanding of sociological theory is fundamental to any
sociology course. As this is a graduate level class it is my
expectation that we all have a basic understanding of the three
sociological theories. If you do not have a basic understanding of the
three sociological theories I would encourage you to grab any
introductory level sociology textbook and read the first couple of
chapters. This is a perfect opportunity to utilize the PDF copy of the
introductory text posted on the course site. In addition, you should
consider reading closely the files I have posted in the Resources
module. Written for an undergraduate audience, you will still find them
to be of value as you review sociological theory in preparation for
subsequent coursework.
1.1. In your own words, summarize each of the three main sociological theories. Be sure to cover the main ideas and concepts of each. (two paragraphs for each theory, for a total of six)
2.2. How
might an interactionist approach the topic of crime and delinquency?
How might a conflict theorist approach the topic of crime and
delinquency? How might a functionalist approach the topic of crime and
delinquency? Be specific, providing examples. (one paragraph for each theory, for a total of three). YOUR
SUBMISSION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF NINE WELL-DEVELOPED PARAGRAPHS.
REMEMBER, A WELL-DEVELOPED PARAGRAPH HAS AT LEAST six SENTENCES.

Define what you think “American culture” is right now? Does anything need to change about America’s culture? If so, what? Why? Define your own culture(s), tell what cultures you think you “fit” into. Describe the culture of any schools you attended, or clubs/groups/organizations you belonged to. How did it impact you? If applicable, describe a teacher(s) who made a difference in your life and/or describe a teacher you disliked and explain why. What did you like or dislike about school? Please respond to 3 peers using the forum

Case Study Week 1
Linda Howard19-year-old senior
Class valedictorian
Recent grad
Awarded a four-year scholarship to a prominent university in New England
Race:Constantly mistaken for being Puerto Rican or Cape Verdean
Father is African American
Mother is European American
About her race she states:“I don’t really use race, I always say, ‘My father’s Black, my mother’s White, I’m mixed.’ But I’m American; I’m human. That’s my race; I’m part of the human race” “It’s insulting when people label me as ‘You’re black’ or ‘You’re white’ I am both, I want to be part of both. I think teachers need to be sensitive to that. Stop asking me about soul food, that’s just one aspect of my mixed culture”
About culture:“My culture is my family, I have an enormous family. I have three brothers, and my parents. My father has ten siblings. I was born and raised in America, I am fourth generation American. I’m just American and my culture is my family
Issues:As a person of mixed heritage or race, Linda may feel or be seen as “less authentic” in terms of her identity.
Linda didn’t expect all her teachers to be biracial like she was, but did expect them to be sensitive, accepting of who she was, and not impose their own ideas about identity on her.
Teachers that stood out to Linda were those that could identify culturally with her, made learning fun, engaging and challenging
QUESTIONS:
If you were one of Linda’s teachers, how could you be sensitive to her multicultural background?
Do you think more teachers need to be “multicultural” in order to relate to their students and teach effectively?
As an educator, how could you find ways culturally relate to your students? Describe/explain some of the ways this could be accomplished.
Can issues or race and identity be handled by schools? Are these issues too complicated for them? Why or why not? What skills do you think you need if you are faced with these kinds of issues? At what age should race and identity be discussed? Why?