Which do you believe are the two most salient differences between hospice and hospital palliative care? Which comparison between the two do you believe is most important? Apply one of the sociological theories or frames discussed to this point in the semester to give a foundation for your determination.
Select a sociological topic related to current events regarding the pandemic or the Black Lives Matter social movement. Post your selection in discussion forum writing a minimum of 500 words in your post on why you selected the topic (include why is the topic important and how can your research enhance your knowledge within your […]
E X Assignment 0 Assignment Content When researching theories of criminal behavior, sociological elements have been viewed as a key contributor to such behaviors. As a professional it is important to understand aspects of sociology and which theories to consider in your role. In this assignment, you will research and discuss sociological concepts and explain […]
What are your thoughts on Emile Durkheim and how he shaped the sociological field? Do you favor his positivist approach to the study of social science or do you favor the more radical and conflict-cenetred approach taken by Karl Marx?
“Mario L. Small and Devah Pager’s article “Sociological Perspectives on Racial Discrimination”.For our three required reading responses this semester, I’ve selected articles in the Journal ofEconomic Perspectives by people who are, to some degree or another, not “economists”! Thegoal is to further our learning goal to critically analyze economic models rather than justaccepting them as […]
Pick a contemporary social issue of interest to you. 1. In 1-2 paragraphs, describe why your chosen issue is relevant and important to today’s society, and how it contributes to the development of sociological research 2. List a descriptive question, exploratory question, explanatory question, and evaluative question that you could investigate about your issue
Prepare a presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) or written review. You will need to address the following: What are the general perspectives and conclusions that exist in the subfield you have chosen? How can major sociological theories (such as structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and interaction theory) be applied to the subfield? Choose at least two. How […]
Read from Prologue to end of Chapter 1 (Business of Owning the City) from the book (Evicted by Matthew Desmond) and think about the following questions and answer by writing 2-3 pages using your sociological imagination. Please consider context, biography, history, culture, economic situations etc… (NOT random thoughts). Answers cannot rooted in just one individual […]
You are required to write an essay that demonstrates your understanding of the differing approaches to health and ill health. A case study has been provided for you to use as the basis of your essay. This can be located in section three of your study materials. You can also access a copy in the […]
The Danger of a Single Story. Listen to the talk and write a summary of it. Who is the speaker? What are her main points? What sociological concepts did she discuss? Why is a single story dangerous? What is the antidote of the danger of the single story? Use these questions to guide you as […]
