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    News article related to social inequality

    First, you have to find any news article related to social inequality. Find a recent news article that addresses social inequality. You may choose to focus on inequality in the U.S. or on global stratification. Note intersections of race, class, gender, and aging. Are several elements of inequality operating in the story? Us

    Socialization of Children

    The role of the parent in the socialization of children is complex and highly debatable. Often, the role of the parent is viewed from the perspective of the child. In general, there are three perspectives with regard to the socialization of children. Some view children born with little self-control or conscious. In this vi

    Cultural diversity

    Cultural Diversity Paper Please help me in putting together a 1000-word paper on cultural diversity with a focus on the workplace. Thank you.

    Disempowered and Empowered: Gattca

    Please respond to questions below. This class is "Disabilities and Society" a. Individuals are disempowered because of the group they belong. Children are the group with the least power in our society. What makes them have so little power? b. What are the elements of a group being disempowered? How do you empower

    Guide Questions: Workplace Change Survey

    Brainstorm questions and create a survey to administer to their respective coworkers. The survey should allow the team to gather information about how their respective workplaces have changed over a set period (e.g., the last 10 years). Questions should focus on the socialization process of the workplace (Is there one? Has it

    Asian American: Growth and Diversity

    Please explain the misconception that these statements. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a model minority. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders belong to a single "Asian American" culture. do most americans believe these misconceptions why or not?

    Ethnic Groups and Discrimination

    Using any of the resources identified above, research to determine if the group colonized or if it immigrated to the United States. Did the group face prejudice, segregation, racism or any combination of the three? If so, how and why? Include your research findings in your essay. You may search through chapters of the text as pa

    Ethic Groups and Discrimination

    Research to determine if the group(the group with which you choose) colonized or if it immigrated to the United States. Did the group face prejudice, segregation, racism or any combination of the three? If so, how and why? Include two or three research findings in your response.Was this group effected by or did it participate i

    Social Inequality and Poverty

    Provide a solution consisting of 4-5 paragraphs. What is poverty? What is meant by relative poverty? Research and discuss statistics on the demographics of poverty in the United States. Have the poverty rates increased or decreased over the last decade? Why do you think that it has been difficult to lower the poverty rates i

    Understanding Social Groups

    Examine several social groups or organizations to which you belong or have belonged (school, government, family, religious, special interest club, and so forth). Prepare a 700 to 1,050-word paper explaining the role of the group and the social functions it supports or promotes. Be sure to define the groups that you select in ter

    Races and ethnic

    Thinking about those around you who are of different races and ethnic and/or religious backgrounds than you, to what extent have you analyzed any beliefs and/or prejudices you may have about others? To what extent might these beliefs affect how you make decisions or judgments as an adult? Do you think it's possible to have the

    How formal organizations evolved

    I am looking for some details for the following questions can you please assist me: 1. How has formal organizations evolved over the past century. What differences were there then compared to today. What are the current trends in formal organizations. 2. Describe how the characteristics of activities, hierarchy, norms,

    The Adivasis of India

    Interpret please I don't quite understand what this article is trying to say: PUCL Bulletin, February 2003 The Adivasis of India - A History of Discrimination, Conflict, and Resistance -- By C.R. Bijoy, Core Committee of the All India Coordinating Forum of Adivasis/Indigenous Peoples The 67.7 million people bel

    Culture of Poverty Thesis

    You are meeting with a few members of city council and the agenda is focused on social services for the poor. You find yourself engaged in a heated debate. Some members cite that the culture of poverty thesis suggests that the poor are largely responsible for their own poverty. Others argue that this attitude essentially blames

    Population Policy

    Do you think that the "Developed West" is in the best place to help direct and influence the population policies of the developing world? Why or why not? If countries like the U.S., France and Germany are not in the place to be able to direct population policies in places like Niger, Yemen, and Jordan, which countries are?

    Value of Diversity in the Workplace

    1. Select an issue in the work environment that may have been more successfully resolved by the presence of a diverse workforce. 2. Include a thorough description of the issue. 3. Be sure to describe the ramifications of the issue on the organization. I need help in answering these questions for a short essay and, for st

    Ethics and Family Value

    I need to come up with a list ethics and family values how they play a positive or negative role in our world.

    Pop Culture in the Global Context

    Would Michael Jackson be considered a global pop culture icon? I have to analyze a specific element of American popular culture that has made a clear impact in an international environment (such as the popularity of The Simpson's in the United Kingdom or the success of fast food restaurants in any number of environments). At

    You as a Culturally Diverse Entity

    Why are diversity skills important? What are some ways diversity skills contribute to individual and interpersonal enrichment? How many cultural influences lead to misunderstandings in communication of either verbal or nonverbal messages? What are some similarities across cultures that you have noticed? What are some

    Data to use to make social services decisions

    As you continue your study of the city (county) where you live, you will want to collect information that will enable you to draw some general conclusions about the social groups that are most likely to influence the development of a child in the area. This will help you to recommend the types of social services that the city ma

    Language and Culture: Cultural Diversity

    Please help me with the following: Write an essay on how language plays a decisive role in cross-cultural communication. Give examples from the readings. (3 short articles attached).

    Causes of Poverty: Individual vs. Society?

    You are meeting with a few members of city council and the agenda is focused on social services for the poor. You find yourself engaged in a heated debate. A. Some members cite that the culture of poverty thesis suggests that the poor are largely responsible for their own poverty. B. Others argue that this attitude esse