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    Masculine norms in society and gender socialization.

    Identify the contemporary norms associated with hegemonic masculinity and document the consequences of these norms for men and their families, and their relationships with women. What is the impact of gender socialization on reinforcing or challenging these norms?

    Non-Verbal Communication and Self-Awareness

    What is non-verbal communication and how does one improve it? How can one be self-aware of their non-verbal gestures? What is needed to be an effective communicator in a criminal justice profession?

    Listening Concepts of Means

    What does the concept of listening really mean? What are some aspects of effective listening? Provide a example of listening. How could someone improve as a listener? How is having effective listening skills a good quality for someone in the criminal justice field?

    Therapeutic Relationships and "Speaking the Truth in Love"

    1. If this was your client, what would you say and do? Be specific. Why would you respond that way? "A client went to seek counseling regarding her problems with sexual attraction to men. The counselor was directly telling her about the problem instead of advising her and facilitating her to see the truth. The counselor star

    Diversity-Consciousness in an Organization

    You are a leader in a global organization and have been asked to make a presentation to the Board of Directors about the importance of a diversity-conscious organization. Resources: readings Create a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Identify the following: - The characteristics of diversity-conscious

    Polarizing America Into Latino vs. American Cultural Divide

    Latinos are now the largest minority group and by 2045 - one in every four Americans will be of Latino heritage. What would account for the burgeoning hate groups in the USA who target Latinos and immigrants? If you read the Osio/Huntington essay - is there really a clash of cultures and a threat that America will be polarized i

    Affirmative Action

    Well - there is going to be a review of Affirmative Action policies by our Supreme Court which has a decided conservative majority. What do you think about the possibility of striking down any affirmative action policies in hiring or entrance policies into professional schools like Medical Schools and Law Schools? Discuss the ra

    Model economic system

    Describe the vision of a model economic system - is it capitalist, socialist, or somewhere in between and compare and contrast the two major economic systems (capitalism and socialism).

    Mammy stereotypes

    Cultural Images: Discussing a Historical Example of an American Stereotype The 1923 news item below appeared in the March 3 issue of Time magazine; it concerns a Congressional proposal to honor black women of the Old South. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA99/diller/mammy/fiction.html Read the news item below and include

    Gender and Family Relations

    Compare African-American, Latino and Asian-American families in terms of gender socialization of children and the influence of the multiple oppressions of race, gender, and social class. Based on this comparison, determine the prospects for movement toward more gender equity in these families.

    Gendered Love, Marriage and Emerging Lifestyles

    What are the gender factors working against the contentment of full-time homemakers, equalitarian marriages, commuter marriages and cohabiting couples? How can these factors be modified to make these household forms more successful?

    Western History and the Construction of Gender Roles

    Considering the historical record, demonstrate how periods of gain and loss for women tend to offset one another. Overall, what historical events provided the opportunities to sustain gain in gender equality?

    Black on White Victimization

    Well - here is another topic which is very sensitive. Since the USA is a society which ranks ones race/ethnicity as very high on HOW one is treated and with a history of overt and covert forms of racism strongly directed towards minorities - there is also the spectre of racist actions by minorities. Here is one and let me know w

    Discuss social stratification.

    Describe the functionalist view of social stratification, and the conflict theory's view of social stratification. Also provide a pro or con position on each of the following three points: first, social stratification is necessary for societies to exist and prosper; second, the United States functions, overall, as a meritocracy;

    Complex organization

    Please assist with the following topic. Please answer each question with three to four well-developed paragraphs answer (based on reference reading book Modaff, D.P. , Butler, J. A., & DeWine, S. (2008). Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, 3d ed.) : 1. What is the relationship between

    Need help with Sociology - complex organization following topic

    Please assist with the following topic. Please answer each question in 5 well developed paragraphs (based on reference reading book Modaff, D.P. , Butler, J. A., & DeWine, S. (2008). Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, 3d ed.) : Consider the following scenario: Your manager recently

    Complex organization

    Please assist with the following topic. Please answer with three to four well-developed paragraphs answer (based on reference reading book Modaff, D.P. , Butler, J. A., & DeWine, S. (2008). Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, 3d ed.) Consider the following scenario: For years you ha

    Single Parenting

    This solution discusses the single parent lifestyle within the framework of today's society.

    "sign vehicles" to manipulate others

    Can "sign vehicles" be easily managed to manipulate others' opinions of you and describe each of the three "sign vehicles" and provide examples of how sign vehicles may or may not be easily managed.

    sociology and locus of control

    In 500 words, describe what intake you can get from a sociology class. Demonstrate how to apply locus of control and how you take the external and make it as internal.

    KKK's Sociological Theory

    This solution gives a brief summary of the KKK and society. It links organizational and operational parallels between Al Qaeda and the Ku Klux Klan.

    Complex organization following topic

    Please assist with the following topic based on reference reading book Modaff, D.P. , Butler, J. A., & DeWine, S. (2008). Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, 3d ed.) : 1. Taking a historical viewpoint, discuss the evolution of the topic of complex organizations over the years. That is,