Category: Political Science

Reading Assignment 4
Chapter 4 (Functionalism and Anomie)
https://books.google.com.bz/books?id=slp2AwAAQBAJ&…
Points Possible: 20
Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages
Answer any two questions (10 points each):
1. Discuss Merton’s theory of anomie. Include the following: the primary cultural goal in America; the difference between cultural goals and institutionalized means for achieving them; the various adaptations; weaknesses of the theory.
2. What is meant by Emile Durkheim’s observation that crime is normal? Include in your answer a discussion of mechanical/organic solidarity.
3. What is the importance of the gang for an understanding of delinquency according to Albert Cohen? In your answer, include a discussion of at least two of the following: short-run hedonism; status frustration; middle class measuring rods; gendered delinquency.

Reading Assignment 5
Chapter 5 (Chicago School 1: Social Disorganization/Differential Association)https://books.google.com.bz/books?id=slp2AwAAQBAJ&…
Points Possible: 20
Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages
Answer any two questions (10 points each):
1. Choose any five (5) of the following terms or theorists and define or otherwise briefly identify the significance of each:
Edwin Sutherland Frederick Thrasher
Park and Burgess zone in transition
Shaw and McKay The Jackroller
white collar crime ecological study of delinquency
2. Discuss differential association theory, including its main contributor and its explanation of criminality. Briefly apply the perspective to the example of the professional thief.
3. List and discuss Thrasher’s types of gangs. Include a discussion of the role of girls in the gang.

For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement and answer the questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.
Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
Gestures, cadence and delivery style.
Answer the following:
Provide a summary of the two speeches.
Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?
How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?
Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?
Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
12 pt font
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style  
References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) .
Title and introduction pages are present.
Book: The struggle for democracy, 2018 elections and updates edition. (12th ed.) Edward S. Greenberg; Benjamin I. Page

the current paper has 1150, and i need to make it to 2500
a term paper analyzing an International Organization, what works, what doesn’t, and why. The first part of this process is a 2500-word proposal, which must include an annotated bibliography (references)
The International organization that I picked is: the International Labour Organization (ILO)
outline of the paper can be in this form:
Introduction
Achievements of the ILO
Limitations and Challenges
Factors Influencing ILO’s Performance
Future Prospects and Recommendations
Conclusion
you already did it but i need to make it more

assignment guidelines and requirements attached
Sources to be referenced also attached
I want topic #1 in the instructions which is about abortion in islam

Read “Property and Propriety in International Relations” by David Boucher page 156-177 under Module 3.
Provide three critiques of “property” as described in David Boucher’s text. (Boucher is illustrating this in his text, so you can take your hints from this text). You must use Boucher’s ideas.
You must use a minimum of 500 words, (excluding the quotations).
Instructions. You must quote from every single one of the 5 readings for this from Module 3.(German Ideology, Hunt and Lautzenheiser, Moral Heart, Locke, and Hernando de Soto)
If a reading is not quoted, points will be reduced. In doing so, make sure you are giving meaningful quotations from the texts. Again students need to show that they are doing their readings, thinking about them, and then integrating them into their writing.

Summary:For this assignment, you will write a critique of the reading, chapters 4 and 5 of The Responsible Administrator. This is not a summary or report of the reading. https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-article-cri…
Full Citation for your use: Cooper, T. L. (2012). The Responsible Administrator: An Approach to Ethics for the Administrative Role. 6th Edition. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-10: 0470873946

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of proportional representation electoral systems compared to winner-takes-all (first-past-the-post) systems, and how do these electoral systems impact the representation of diverse political viewpoints and the stability of governments?

Objective: The case study assignment for the Not-for-Profit Management class aims to apply concepts from Chapters 2 to 5 of “The Resilient Sector: The State of Nonprofit America” by Lester M. Salamon to analyze the strategic management practices of nonprofit organizations. This assignment encourages critical thinking, research skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Case Study Background: You are a management consultant assigned to assess the strategic management practices of a well-established nonprofit organization, “Community Uplift.” Community Uplift focuses on providing educational resources, community development initiatives, and support services to underprivileged neighborhoods. Assignment Task: Based on the insights from Chapters 2 to 5 of the textbook and your understanding of nonprofit management principles, critically analyze the strategic management practices of Community Uplift. Provide recommendations to enhance its strategic effectiveness and long-term impact. Assignment Components: Mission and Vision Analysis (10 points): Assess the clarity and alignment of Community Uplift’s mission and vision statements with its goals and activities. Discuss the importance of mission-driven decision-making in nonprofit organizations. Stakeholder Engagement (10 points): Analyze how Community Uplift identifies, communicates with, and involves its stakeholders, including beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, and the community. Program Design and Evaluation (15 points): Evaluate the effectiveness of Community Uplift’s programs in achieving its mission. Discuss the organization’s approach to monitoring and evaluating program outcomes. Resource Management (10 points): Analyze how Community Uplift manages its financial and non-financial resources to support its programs and sustainability. Strategic Planning (5 points): Assess the organization’s strategic planning process, including its inclusivity, goal-setting, and implementation.

please summarize the readings below and ask 2 open-ended questions at the end https://americandiplomacy.web.unc.edu/2004/04/u-s-…