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    Aspects of Poverty in the U.S.

    Take some time to visit the National Poverty Center's website (http://www.npc.umich.edu/). In two typewritten paragraphs, draw on the website's "Research" section and describe two significant aspects of poverty in the U.S. Next, try to explain what you found by using one or more of the theoretical perspectives. ("big three" pers

    1.How does functionalsim, conflict and interactionism apply to the family unit ? What are the similarities? What are the differences? 2.How does functionalsim, conflict and interactionism affect the views of the individual who is part of the family? 3.How does functionalsim, conflict and interactionism affect the approach to social change within the family units? 4.Within the family unit how does functionalsim, conflict and interactionism affect the views of society?

    1.How does functionalsim, conflict and interactionism apply to the family unit ? What are the similarities? What are the differences? Functionalism: As applied to the family unit, functionalism would claim that each member of the family is interdependent and contributes to the functioning of the family as a whole. When a

    Severe Achievement Gap that Plagues Minorities

    I need to find a current event from a newspaper or periodical article. I need help explain it from a sociological perspective. Be specific as to which perspective(s) best explains the event and the purpose it serves in society.

    Sociology Question

    From a conflict point of view, explain how religion could be used to bring about social change. Can you think of an example?

    Domestic Violence Include the issue, why it was selected, the perspective of the approach, and the scope of the paper. Identify what makes this topic/issue so important that you are spending time/energy researching it? What happens if nothing is done about the problem? The problem or topic is to be stated as either a hypothesis or a thesis. This will become the point or perspective you will argue or prove in the paper.

    Domestic Violence Why is the topic so important? Over 2 million people are abused in the United States each year. They are abused physically, emotionally, psychologically and sexually. Domestic violence and its consequences cost the nation millions of dollars every year in medical bills, counseling and other costs. Far

    Personal Growth

    1. Where would you look for the resources to support personal growth and development? 2. Why do personal growth and development seem more urgent today than they were in the past?

    An understanding of historical context is fundamental to designing more effective policies in the future. Does our current political attitude honor this statement? Give examples in your answer. Are we staying true to our Constitution?

    An understanding of historical context is fundamental to designing more effective policies in the future. Does our current political attitude honor this statement? Give examples in your answer. Are we staying true to our Constitution? I don't believe that our current political attitude honors this statement. I believe we

    Current Workplace and Program of Study

    1. Are college graduates better prepared for the current workplace than nongraduates? Explain why or why not. 2. If you might change or improve three things about your program of study (Human Service/Management), what would they be? Explain why you would recommend the changes.

    Cultural background

    I need help writing a research paper with 3 references: You are all descended either from immigrants to America or from Native Americans. All of us, therefore, have in our background a culture other than the one that governs most of our present social life. Describe the similarities and differences between norms of th

    Sociological Perspective Paper

    Watch 2 and Half Men or Amazing Race television show through a sociologist's eyes. While watching the show, imagine how one or more of the major theorists would explain the show's situation or story. · a brief synopsis of the show and an explanation of the events based on a sociological perspective (social conflict, st

    Sociology questions

    I need help answering the following questions: What is sociology? How does it differ from the other social sciences, such as psychology or anthropology? In what ways is the logic of sociology useful? What are some of the norms of the American culture and the subculture that you belong to? What are the steps of the s

    Sociological Imagination Exercise: Teenage Pregnancy

    According to sociologist, C. Wright Mills, people often believe that their private lives can only be explained in terms of their personal successes and failures. They fail to see the links between their own individual lives and the society around them. The process of interpreting your individual life in the context of your commu

    process of bureaucratization

    Do you think the process of bureaucratization has had a more positive or negative influence on the organization of modern societies? Succinctly outline and explain your position on this issue, using the textbook to cite specific characteristics of bureaucracy to support your position.

    Two values that persist in American culture

    Brieflyt describe two significant values that persist in American culture. Next, and in about two paragraphs, discuss how these values may have influenced the way you were socialized while growing up. (Remember that socialization occurs within the family, among peers, at school, at work, etc.) Finally, reflect upon your adult li

    Why is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher considered a sacred place?

    Sacred places exist throughout the world and are not unique to any one particular culture. The sacred places of Christianity are perhaps best known to the western world. These include Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Lake of Galilee region. For Islam, Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem are considered sacred. Stonehenge, the pyramids of

    What are some of the common elements for sacred places such as Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the place of Muslim pilgrimage, and the Holy Land where Jesus lived, and is the place where many Christians choose to visit holy sites. What elements do these sites share in common

    What are some of the common elements for sacred places such as Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the place of Muslim pilgrimage, and the Holy Land where Jesus lived, and is the place where many Christians choose to visit holy sites. What elements do these sites share in common? Sacred sites are sacred for a reason. They were not in mo

    Mythical male and female heroes in the movies

    Please give examples of types of male and female heroes and heroines found in classic or contemporary movies? What type of mythical parallel do you see in these heroes or heroines?

    Strategic Thinking and Ethics

    1. Why is strategic thinking critical to your current and future success in the workplace? 2. Do you think most companies have and enforce a code of ethics? Explain why or why not.

    Environmental Management: Moving Power

    The evolution of environmental management has been moving toward decentralization, moving power to the states and cities. Do you believe this is a good direction for environmental public policy? Why or why not?

    Welfare Policy

    Is Welfare Policy vulnerable to influence by a person's belief of human nature? Express your basic belief of human nature and discuss how that may affect your view of an appropriate welfare policy. Provide an example.

    Social Security

    Interesting facts about social security, particularly the statistics about married couples. Social security funds might be in jeopardy so pulling resources and saving is key to sustaining life in the senior years. Which one of your pros and cons do you find to be most significant to the environment today? Pro: Married c

    Tricksters Ancient and Modern Presentation

    Can someone help me with learning about a trickster in mythology. Identify a figure from contemporary popular culture that is not explicitly drawn from mythology. Explain why this figure should be considered a trickster. Include the following: A representation of your chosen trickster, which can be an image, a movie cl

    Social Security

    There are many aspects of the program that can be adjusted. Do you believe that you should be able to choose if you want to contribute and therefore collect Social Security? What do you think would happen to the program if people choose to not contribute and save on their own?

    Ethical Dilemma

    My major of study is Human Service Management â?¢ Assess a professional dilemma and values conflict that you experienced before beginning your major course of study or during your program of studies. Complete all three sections of the assignment. 1. Describe the experience: o What was the ethical issue you experien

    Comparing Gods and Goddesses

    Please help me understand what this means. Describe the elements and functions of god myths. also summarize the elements and functions shared by the female and male divine

    Sociology

    Imagine a society in which there are no social classes- no differences in peopleâ??s wealth, income, and life chances. What would such a society be like? Would it be stable or would its social structure change over time? How could you apply Max Weberâ??s theory to this scenario