Category: Anthropolgy

Prisons Obsolete

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In her book Are Prisons Obsolete? Angela Davis makes a strong and, some would say,
controversial argument regarding the need to abolish prisons and replace them with “a constellation of
alternative strategies and institutions” (107). To make this argument, Davis uses a number of different
approaches, including statistics, scholarly research, quotes from different experts, historical sources, and
her own personal experience and the personal experiences of others, among other techniques. Your focus
in this essay will be on what Angela Davis says in her argument, but also, just as important, how she
expresses these things as a writer.
Your assignment is to write about some of the techniques used by Davis to build her argument; how
exactly she brings these different techniques together to make a larger argument in the book; and
whether or not you think she uses each of these techniques effectively and as a result makes a
convincing argument.
After your introductory paragraph, you should begin your essay by briefly summarizing what you see as
Davis’ main argument in Are Prisons Obsolete? (this summary should be no longer than one paragraph
long). Next, in the body of your essay, you should cite, explain, and analyze at least three specific
quotes from her book, looking in detail at the ways that she builds her argument in each of these
passages. Here are some questions you can think about asking for your analysis
How does Angela Davis use quotations from other books and articles?
How does she use information from other experts?
How does she use first-hand accounts of her own experiences, or the personal experiences of
others?
How does she use statistics?
How does she use historical information?
How does she use the arguments of those who might disagree with her?
With each of these approaches, be sure to also answer the question: Does she use this approach or
technique effectively?
As you move towards your conclusion, you should start to answer an important question: Do you find
Angela Davis’ overall argument in Are Prisons Obsolete? to be effective? Why or why not? Be
specific and give examples that will help you support your argument
In other words, I will expect you to work closely with specific passages from Davis’ book throughout this
essay, but I also want you to bring in your own point of view regarding how effectively she uses different
techniques, and especially how persuasive you find her argument to be as a result
While your essay should focus primarily on Are Prisons Obsolete? you should also bring at least one of
the other texts we will be reading during the first weeks of this class into the conversation. These texts
are:
Mariame Kaba, “”Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police”
Angela Wright, “How Armed Police Ofticers on Campus Have Become a Ubiquitous Part of
American College Life
There are a number of ways that you might use one or more of these other texts in your essay. For
example, you might find points from one or more of these articles that agree with and support Angela
Davis` argument; on the other hand, you might find points from one or more articles that disagree with
and contradict Davis” book. You might also compare and contrast some of the approaches taken by these
other writers with Davis’ approach; in making this comparison, you can give your point of view about
which of these readings you found to be most effective, and why

Prisons Obsolete

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In her book Are Prisons Obsolete? Angela Davis makes a strong and, some would say,
controversial argument regarding the need to abolish prisons and replace them with “a constellation of
alternative strategies and institutions” (107). To make this argument, Davis uses a number of different
approaches, including statistics, scholarly research, quotes from different experts, historical sources, and
her own personal experience and the personal experiences of others, among other techniques. Your focus
in this essay will be on what Angela Davis says in her argument, but also, just as important, how she
expresses these things as a writer.
Your assignment is to write about some of the techniques used by Davis to build her argument; how
exactly she brings these different techniques together to make a larger argument in the book; and
whether or not you think she uses each of these techniques effectively and as a result makes a
convincing argument.
After your introductory paragraph, you should begin your essay by briefly summarizing what you see as
Davis’ main argument in Are Prisons Obsolete? (this summary should be no longer than one paragraph
long). Next, in the body of your essay, you should cite, explain, and analyze at least three specific
quotes from her book, looking in detail at the ways that she builds her argument in each of these
passages. Here are some questions you can think about asking for your analysis
How does Angela Davis use quotations from other books and articles?
How does she use information from other experts?
How does she use first-hand accounts of her own experiences, or the personal experiences of
others?
How does she use statistics?
How does she use historical information?
How does she use the arguments of those who might disagree with her?
With each of these approaches, be sure to also answer the question: Does she use this approach or
technique effectively?
As you move towards your conclusion, you should start to answer an important question: Do you find
Angela Davis’ overall argument in Are Prisons Obsolete? to be effective? Why or why not? Be
specific and give examples that will help you support your argument
In other words, I will expect you to work closely with specific passages from Davis’ book throughout this
essay, but I also want you to bring in your own point of view regarding how effectively she uses different
techniques, and especially how persuasive you find her argument to be as a result
While your essay should focus primarily on Are Prisons Obsolete? you should also bring at least one of
the other texts we will be reading during the first weeks of this class into the conversation. These texts
are:
Mariame Kaba, “”Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police”
Angela Wright, “How Armed Police Ofticers on Campus Have Become a Ubiquitous Part of
American College Life
There are a number of ways that you might use one or more of these other texts in your essay. For
example, you might find points from one or more of these articles that agree with and support Angela
Davis` argument; on the other hand, you might find points from one or more articles that disagree with
and contradict Davis” book. You might also compare and contrast some of the approaches taken by these
other writers with Davis’ approach; in making this comparison, you can give your point of view about
which of these readings you found to be most effective, and why

Deviance

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The view that religion, as a source of moral guidance and social support, can function to prevent or protect individuals, especially children, and adolescents, from a range of deviant and delinquent behaviors is largely (but not completely) born out in sociocultural scholarship. In nations with strong religious identities such as the USA, there is a normative expectation that adolescents who identify with a religion are less likely to engage in deviant behavior than those who claim no religion.

Given these recent statistics:

What do you think might happen to levels of deviance in society if religions did not exist? Why?
Part 2 (300-400 words)

Have you ever done anything considered deviant by society?
Were you caught? If so, what were the consequences?
How did your deviance affect those closest to you?
What lesson did you learn from your deviant act?
Keeping in mind that you would never get caught, describe – either from a real-life situation or one you make up (indicate if so) – an act of deviance that would be totally out of control and over the top!!!
What would the deviant scenario consist of?
How would you plan it out?
Would you do it alone, or involve others? If so, who? and why?
If you were to confide in an authority figure about the essence of your master plan, how would you justify it?

 

Deviance

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The view that religion, as a source of moral guidance and social support, can function to prevent or protect individuals, especially children, and adolescents, from a range of deviant and delinquent behaviors is largely (but not completely) born out in sociocultural scholarship. In nations with strong religious identities such as the USA, there is a normative expectation that adolescents who identify with a religion are less likely to engage in deviant behavior than those who claim no religion.

Given these recent statistics:

What do you think might happen to levels of deviance in society if religions did not exist? Why?
Part 2 (300-400 words)

Have you ever done anything considered deviant by society?
Were you caught? If so, what were the consequences?
How did your deviance affect those closest to you?
What lesson did you learn from your deviant act?
Keeping in mind that you would never get caught, describe – either from a real-life situation or one you make up (indicate if so) – an act of deviance that would be totally out of control and over the top!!!
What would the deviant scenario consist of?
How would you plan it out?
Would you do it alone, or involve others? If so, who? and why?
If you were to confide in an authority figure about the essence of your master plan, how would you justify it?

 

Civil Rights Art

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Suggested Link: https://www.nga.gov/learn/teachers/lessons-activities/uncovering-america/civil-rights.html

 

1. Think of an artist or a type of art you want to learn more about.

2. Read about the artist, the art form, the time period, and the purpose or impact of the art form or a particular piece of art.

3. Think of how to explain and analyze one or more important art pieces of the movement or form.

 

Summarize three sources you found – 4-part summary technique!

 

“Closing the Washington Monument.”

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Suppose you could buy shoes one at a time, rather
than in pairs. What do you predict the cross-price

elasticity for left shoes and right shoes would be?

2. Think back to a purchase that you made recently.

How would you describe your thinking before you made

that purchase?

3. The rules of politics are not always the same as the

rules of economics. In discussions of setting budgets for

government agencies, there is a strategy called “closing

the Washington Monument.” When an agency faces the

unwelcome prospect of a budget cut, it may decide to

close a high-visibility attraction enjoyed by many people

(like the Washington Monument). Explain in terms of

diminishing marginal utility why the Washington

Monument strategy is so misleading. Hint: If you are

really trying to make the best of a budget cut, should you

cut the items in your budget with the highest marginal

utility or the lowest marginal utility? Does the

Washington Monument strategy cut the items with the

highest marginal utility or the lowest marginal utility?

4. Income effects depend on the income elasticity of

demand for each good that you buy. If one of the goods

you buy has a negative income elasticity, that is, it is an

inferior good, what must be true of the income elasticity

of the other good you buy?

 

Types Of Psychological Tests

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differentiate between the types of tests used in clinical psychology settings versus job assessment tests.

2B: Do you think the psychological assessments that are used to measure psychological distress and functioning can also be used for job assessments and vice versa? Why or why not?

Emergency room

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Jill, a 24 y/o Hispanic female arrives in the emergency room where her parents brought her for evaluation. They are worried because she is giving away all of her possessions and says she is planning to move to the South Pole so she can “save the world.” Her parents say that she has hardly been sleeping at all for the last 7 days, but she seems very energetic. They say she has appeared to be “in a frenzy” lately. When you interview Jill you notice that she speaks very rapidly and is laughing uncontrollably. It is hard to get her to be quiet long enough for you to ask questions. She seems agitated and has difficulty sitting still.

Some Defining Characteristics Of Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Contemporary portrait photography refers to the art of capturing images of individuals or groups of people using modern techniques, styles, and technologies. This genre of photography is characterized by a focus on capturing the essence of the subject and their personality, rather than simply taking a traditional posed photograph. Contemporary portrait photography often incorporates creative lighting, unique angles, and unconventional settings to create visually striking images that convey a sense of emotion and personality.

What Are Some Defining Characteristics Of Contemporary Portrait Photography?