Category: Sociology

Investigating Discrimination in Society: A Christian Perspective

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Locate two recent news stories or article within the last 5 years that describes incidents of gender, age, racial, and ethnic discrimination. Be sure each is of a different type of discrimination (age, gender, race, and/or ethnicity, etc.).
After locating two incidents of gender, age, racial, or ethnic discrimination, use a minimum of one scholarly source to complete:
Scenario 1
In 500-1,000-words, answer the address the following prompts:
• Summarize the incident.
• Explain how this situation might affect the victim.
• Explain how it might affect the offending person or institution.
• Explain how situations like this affect society as a whole.
• Explain how the GCU Christian worldview apply to your understanding of inequality and discrimination in this scenario.
Scenario 2
In 500-1,000-words, answer the address the following prompts:
• Summarize the incident.
• Explain how this situation might affect the victim.
• Explain how it might affect the offending person or institution.
• Explain how situations like this affect society as a whole.
• Explain how the GCU Christian worldview apply to your understanding of inequality and discrimination in this scenario.

 

The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Relationships: A Sociological Analysis

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Write a paper on a sociological topic of your choice. The paper should be between 5-6 double spaced pages. The paper should take a position/make an argument and demonstrate a degree of critical analysis. Papers should include a proper introduction with a thesis statement, conclusion and sections of the paper with an argumentative structure. You may wish to use subheadings to break up your work. In addition, the paper should include a title page and a reference page that has correct citations for each of the articles selected. The paper must include a minimum of five scholarly journal articles from sociological academic journals. Examples of scholarly journals in sociology include Canadian Journal of Sociology, Deviant Behavior, Social Problems, Gender & Society, and Social Forces, among many others.

The Impact of Family, School, and Media on Gender Socialization

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Write a 500 or more word paper about the three main institutions in gender socialization, family, school, and the media. In your paper also:
• Describe how these institutions affect gender-socialization.
• Be sure to include contemporary issues and terminology from our textbook to support your descriptions.

 

 

 

 

Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice: A Societal Perspective

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Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice
The media informs many viewers of deviance and crime, victims of crime, and justice in society. Consider and describe the following:
• Where do you get your information about:
o Deviant behavior
o Crime
o Victims of crime
o Justice for victims
• Describe your perception of
o Deviant behavior
 What behavior is deviant according to your values?
o Crime
 What do you believe is the root or cause of crime?
 What types of crimes do you believe happen most?
 Who do you believe commits crime?
o Victims of crime
 Who do you believe is likely to be a victim?
 Have you ever been fearful of a crime occurring to you or your family?
 What do you believe about victims that you hear about?
o Justice for victims
 How do you see justice handled in our society?
 What form of punishment do you see as being effective or ineffective?
• Did you learn anything specific from the textbook that has changed your perception? What did you learn and which perception did it change?

 

 

 

 

Racial Autobiography: Navigating Identity and Societal Influences

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Racial Auto-Biographical Term Paper Instructions:
The term paper aims to apply what you have learned in this course through a sociological lens. Examining your own racial history is an empowering exercise. A racial autobiography is a written narrative that explores how race has manifested in one’s life. Please answer the following:
1. Introduce your racial identity. This includes your family tree, where your family originated from, etc a brief family history of the past, and how your family came to live in the United States.
2. Identify key realizations, times, and moments across your life regarding your personal story around race. Include whether race has ever come up in a personal situation and whether you addressed it, how, and why not.
3. Relate how social institutions have affected your race. What has been the impact of institutions towards your race? (Social institutions are education, the media, the family, government, etc….)
4. What positive contributions has your race made to our society, past and present, in your opinion? What traditions and beliefs would you share with someone learning about your race and ethnicity for the first time? 5. From Reflection to Action: Has this course increased your awareness of race and increased your drive to build to be open to experience other racial communities, traditions, beliefs, and customs?
6. Must be in APA format.
Sociological Analysis; Incorporate sociological terms from the textbook that are relevant to your autobiography. Terms should be highlighted in BOLD and should also include a definition of the term followed up in your own words. You must use at least 6 sociological terms in your assignment.