Category: Sociology

Read the following article and write a summary and critique of this article. Your summary and critique should address the following questions: 1. Was a theoretical framework presented? What was it? Did it seem appropriate for the research question addressed? Can you think of a different theoretical perspective that might have been used?
2. What were the major concepts in the research? How, and how clearly, were they defined?
3. What sampling method was used to select subjects? Did the authors provide adequate justification for this particular method? How would you evaluate the generalizability of the findings?
4. What qualitative methods were used? How well were these methods suited to the research question posed? Why do you suppose the authors chose this particular method?
5. What were the key findings? How clearly were qualitative data presented and discussed? Were the results substantively important?
Format of Paper
This is an individual homework assignment. The final paper should be completed independently by each student. Write your assignment in the form of a short report, NOT Q&A format.
Tsang, A. Ka Tat, Howard Irving, Ramona Alaggia, Shirley B. Y. Chau, and Michael Benjamin. 2003. “Negotiating Ethnic Identity in Canada: The Case of the Satellite Children.” Youth and Society 34(3): 359-384.

DISCUSSION POST ACTIVITY:
Hypothetical Dating Scenario Activity 
You have been dating X for a month now. You met through a mutual friend. Although you don’t find X extremely attractive, you cannot help but have a good time with him/her/them. You share a lot of the same interests and find yourself frequently sharing a good laugh. And although you don’t always agree on what constitutes a ‘‘good’ movie, you usually have a lively discussion of why you enjoy certain movies. One night, you are at a party with friends (and not X), and you are introduced to Y. You are immediately physically attracted to Y. However, you seem to have a difficult time holding a conversation with Y. You aren’t sure if that’s because you are nervous or because Y just isn’t very interesting or personable. Throughout the rest of the night, you continue to exchange flirtatious gazes with Y and get excited every time you catch Y’s eye. At the end of the night, Y asks you out. Do you accept and go out with Y or stay with X? A few weeks later, you are shopping at your favorite store. The line to make your purchase is quite long, so you strike up a conversation with Z who is in line behind you. Z is not your ‘‘typical’ type but is attractive, nonetheless. From your conversation, it seems Z is well off financially. As you near the checkout counter, Z offers to pay for your purchase and invites you out on a seemingly luxurious and exciting date. Do you accept Z’s offer or stay with your previous date?  
So, which one are you choosing? X, Y, or Z? In this scenario, we are going to assume everyone is monogamous.  
Why did you ultimately choose X, Y, or Z?  
a) What were the greatest benefits you imagine you would receive from your date selection?  
b) What do you believe would be the greatest cost/risk of being in a relationship  with your date selection? 
How, if at all, do you think your gender affected the decision that you made?
How, if at all, would your decision have been affected if you had been dating X for a longer period of time?
How, if at all, do you think your choices would vary if you were currently at a different point and time in your life?
Beyond your choices in this activity, how often do you believe you weigh the pros  and cons of a relationship?
What may make you more or less aware of this process of weighing the pros and cons of a relationship? 
I just want to remind everyone here that SET is not focused solely on romantic relationships, Homans, Blau, and Emerson argue we use it in every relationship and interaction. It is easy to see how we do perhaps weigh the cost/benefits of romantic relationships, but do you all think that we do this for other relationships just as much?  
I also want yall to think about power for your response. How important is power in relationships and interactions? And while thinking about power, how does inequality come into play in this theory? Does race, gender, ability, and sexuality change interactions and if so, does the theory still work? And for fun, what of altruism? Do we think humans can act altruistically? Why or why not? 
ATTACHED BELOW IS WHAT WAS ATTACHED WITH THE POST

The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to reflect on how your thinking has changed over the course of the discussion forums. You are to analyze what you wrote and discuss how your ideas have remained the same and/or changed during the class. Please quote examples from your postings and others to support what you suggest. Your response should be no more than 1000 words in length.
For the examples from my postings I would be attaching all my postings

https://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2021/07/who-is-afraid-of-crt.html
^^^ use link as reference 
In an Everyday Sociology blog post titled “Who Is Afraid of CRT?” Myron Strong explains what critical race theory (CRT) is and why the fear of this theory is a moral panic. By looking closely at recent claims about the danger of CRT, he draws connections between the long history of similar fears, the limited education Americans receive about racial inequality, and attempts to make teaching CRT illegal.
What is CRT according to the blog post? Why do you think this theory has become a source of controversy? A moral panic is a widespread fear that is dramatically out of proportion to its actual threat. The author describes CRT as a moral panic. Do you think it fits the definition? Why or why not?

Your response should be at least 250 words long. Your replies should each be 125 words. 
Prompt
After reading about the justifications for criminal punishment in your textbook (chapter 10), think about the ways in which you believe punishment should be carried out in the US and why you feel this way. (Is it based on anecdotal evidence or research?)
Which of the five justifications for punishment do you think should guide the US Criminal justice system? Explain. 
Also, do you think the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment? Why or why not?
Be sure to use citations to back up your claims above.
You will also respond to at least two classmates’ post critiquing their analysis.

Please number and answer the following questions, based on lectures as well as readings and occasionally a video.  When you refer to the reading in your answer, put the author’s last name in parentheses – example: (Steinbugler).  Do not repeat the question; simply number then answer.  Your total word count for this exam should be minimum 1500 words.  At the top of your exam please put your name, class, and word count.  You will submit this Exam as a Word doc via Canvas by the due date/time posted in Canvas.  All answers must be in your own words; no direct quoting from lecture material or readings is allowed.  In other words, you of course will summarize points from the readings, but the key word is summarize.  You must put the readings’ points into your own words; please do not quote word-for-word from the readings.  Please note that while this exam is open (that is, open-note, open-book), you MAY NOT work with other people on this exam.  This exam is to be completed by you individually; any collaboration with other people on this exam constitutes cheating, so please be sure to work independently.  Please note that exams that are late or under the word count or have direct quoting will not be accepted. 
1.  Based on the Module Sexual Orientation lecture: What does it mean to say that sexuality is socially constructed?  Explain with examples two ways that LGBTQIA+ individuals face stigma/discrimination in the US.  From the reading (30)Zangari, Low, Query:  What does it mean to identify as asexual?  Explain with two examples how asexual individuals are diverse.  Finally, give one reason/motive with an example of why individuals in this study came out as asexual, and then give one reason/motive with an example of why individuals in this study did not come out as asexual.
2.  Based on the Module Race-Ethnicity and Sex lecture: What is the difference between race and ethnicity?  What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?  From the reading (C)Steinbugler:  What does the author mean by moments of visibility?  Define and give two examples.  What does the author mean by visual dislocation?  Define and give two examples.
3.  Based on the Module Disability and Sex lecture: Explain the difference between the medical model of disability vs the social model of disability.  Which model do social scientists and disability rights activists generally prefer and why?  Explain two challenges (with examples) for a disabled person in finding a partner.  From the reading (14)Erickson, define and then give two examples of systemic ableism.  Why did Erickson become a porn star?
4.  Based on the Module Sexual Bodies reading (25)Hall: What is the author’s research question as well as his sample and methodology?  Explain his main research findings with three examples.  Based on the reading (26)Braun:  What is the author’s research question as well as her sample and methodology?  Explain her main research findings with three examples.
5.  Based on the Module Sex for Sale lecture and the documentary “Not My Life”:  What are some reasons why individuals choose to enter the field of sex work?  What is the primary reason for entering sex work, and give one example of this from the documentary “Not My Life.”  Next, based on the Module Sexual Violence lecture and the documentary “The Hunting Ground” and the readings (52)Stemple&Meyer and (51)Martin:  What is the most common form of rape?  Are all victims of sexual assault women?  Explain with examples from both the readings and the documentary.  How do colleges/universities often respond to reports of sexual assault, and why do they react this way?  Explain with examples. 
Video Reflection: “Not My Life”
https://fau.kanopy.com/video/not-my-lifeLinks to an external site.

Assignment Content
Title: Exploring Death and Dying: A Journey Through the Cemetery
Objective: The objective of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to explore their thoughts, feelings, and attitudes towards death and dying through a visit to a cemetery. By engaging in this experiential activity, students will gain insight into their own perspectives on mortality and develop a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and psychological aspects of death.
Assignment Details:
a. Pre-Visit Reflection: Before visiting the cemetery, take some time to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about death and dying. Consider the following questions:
What emotions come to mind when you think about death?
How have your experiences with death shaped your perspective on life?
What cultural or religious beliefs influence your understanding of death?
Are there any fears or anxieties you have about dying?
b. Cemetery Visit:
Choose a local cemetery to visit. Ensure it is a safe and appropriate location for your visit.
Spend at least 30 minutes walking through the cemetery. Take note of the surroundings, gravestones, monuments, and any other features that catch your attention.
Reflect on the diversity of the gravesites. Consider the different ways people are remembered and memorialized.
Take photographs or make sketches of any gravestones or symbols that resonate with you. Note any thoughts or emotions that arise during your visit.
c. Post-Visit Reflection: After your visit to the cemetery, take some time to reflect on your experience. Write a reflection paper addressing the following points:
Describe your experience at the cemetery. What thoughts and emotions did you experience while walking among the graves?
Did anything surprise you during your visit? Did your perceptions of death and dying change in any way?
Reflect on the cultural and social aspects of death as observed in the cemetery. How do different cultures and belief systems approach death and remembrance?
How has this experience influenced your personal understanding of mortality? Has it challenged any preconceived notions or beliefs?
Submission Guidelines:
Your reflection paper should be typed, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA style (if applicable) 2-3 pages.
Include any photographs or sketches taken during your cemetery visit, if possible.

– In this assignment, you will broaden this, as well as make a purposeful lit review using
your annotated bibliographies and matter of concern papers. (I have attached the matter of concern paper that you will use as well as the annotated bibliographies)
– MUST Use the peer-reviewed journal articles that you found for your annotated
bibliographies. 
– I will have attached a detailed instructions for this assignment. 

Background:
Explore the impact of social stratification, as outlined in Chapter 7, on the main character of the film “The Mule.” Analyze what drove the elderly protagonist to engage in drug trafficking, drawing connections to the concepts presented in Chapter 6.
Instructions:
Examine how the protagonist’s identity and privilege played a role in evading police detection. Please take a deep dive into the mechanisms of criminalization. Investigate how the Mexican Drug Cartels exploited the disparities in detection likelihood among different groups, making specific references to the assigned reading. You must submit a 2-3 page essay. 
Be prepared to watch this 1 hour and 56 minute film. Available from Netflix and the following streaming services.

Journal Assignment: Advanced Directives
An advanced directive is a legal document that allows you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. It helps ensure that your wishes regarding medical treatment are followed if you are unable to communicate them yourself due to serious illness or incapacity.
Some key elements that can be included in an advanced directive are:
Instructions about types of medical treatments you would or would not want, such as resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, tube feeding, etc.
Appointment of a health care proxy or agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot
Donation of organs/tissues upon death
Instructions about pain management
Writing Prompt
In a well-organized journal entry of 500-700 words, reflect on your personal views regarding advanced directives. Some questions to consider:
Do you feel it is important to have an advanced directive in place? Why or why not?
What factors would influence the medical treatments you would want or not want?
How do your personal values, beliefs or life experiences shape your perspective on this topic?
At what age or life stage do you think it becomes advisable to put an advanced directive in place?
What potential ethical dilemmas or challenges do you see with honoring a person’s advanced directive?
Be sure to substantiate your opinions and viewpoints with clear reasoning and examples. This journal provides an opportunity to deeply explore this important topic before potentially putting an advanced directive in place yourself.