Category: Sociology

NO TEMPLATE- Update or refine if using a template format. I recommend starting a document from scratch- If it looks like the template, you will be deducted points. 1 PAGE- (Depending on experience and what we have talked about individually, it might be 2) NO GRAMMAR ERRORS BULLET POINT FORMAT- Not paragraphs CONSISTENT FORMAT- (Review how to add horizontal lines and getting dates to the right side of the page in Handbook & as was showcased in the lecture video) SKILL STATEMENTS- Not task statements

For this assignment, you will attend an employer event and post a reflection after attending. The requirements for the assignment are listed below and more details about finding an event to attend can be found on the video posted in the module. Event Instructions Search for events using Handshake, Local community job fairs or CSU/CSUC Career Fairs Event must be at least 30 minutes in length Event can either be virtual or in person Reflection Event Details: Event Name, Date, Location, Company/Companies attended Purpose of event Reflection (200 words minimum) What did you think of the event? What did this help you understand about the company, job searching, career options, or resumes? What are 2 takeaways that you gained from the event?

As the textbook states, “Advocates use social media campaigns to achieve social justice. But just providing information will not be enough for most people to know what would be helpful. Thus, just as advertisers encourage people to buy their product, in their communications advocates should encourage people to take action to fulfill the goals of the advocacy effort, whether it is to contact decision-makers, contribute time or money to the cause, attend a rally or protest, or whatever is the appropriate action” (p. 149). Using the type of advocacy (policy, agency, legislative, or community) you selected in the Advocacy Map (Topic 3), you have been tasked with creating a social media campaign. Create a 1-2-minute video AND a social media post (as usually found in X, Facebook, or Instagram). At a minimum, your campaign should include a call to action and two easily identifiable strategies as described in the paragraph above. Please also provide notes for me to present my 1-2 minute video. Advocacy map is attached to refer to.

(1) Stigma, (2) Secularization, (3) Social Capital, (4) Religious Violence or “Terrorism,” and (5) the Culture of Poverty (or Culture and Poverty): The final paper and presentation is your opportunity to choose one of the five theories or concepts above and do a deeper, more specific, and contemporary research paper on it. That is, your assignment is to trace one of the theories from its “classic” origins (based on our class readings, lectures, and discussions) to the present time, looking into a specific contemporary example or application of the theory in the real world.

Focusing primarily on Reading 11 Shifting the Center understanding the Contemporary Family By susan J. Ferguson 6th edition. in the text in two to three paragraphs Identify and explain at least two benefits and two drawbacks of marriage noted by scholars.

Summarize the post .
For each discussion activity, you are responsible for posting a reply to at least one postings made by your classmates.
After you have made your original post, read some of the posts from your classmates and construct two reply post of 100-150 words that responds to three of your group-mate’s original posts. Your reply post should be written such that it does one or more of: identifies something that you find especially interesting or insightful about your classmate’s original post; poses an engaging and relevant question and/or builds on the ideas from your classmate’s original post; raises a real-life experience or observation that you feel would be relevant to illustrate or help further develop an idea or point in your classmate’s original post.
Please note that you will need to make an original post before you can read and respond to your peers’ posts.
Some points to keep in mind:
Be clear and to the point in your postings.
Edit your work. Your posts should be coherent and use proper grammar and spelling.
Keep postings to 100-150 words. Quality is better than quantity.
Contribute your own thoughts about the material you have read.
Support your thoughts by referencing the readings used, and references used in post below or other outside literature.
Raise additional questions or points of discussion to stimulate further discussion.
If you have questions, show that you have already tried to find a solution.
Respect the viewpoints of your peers. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a point. Assume good intentions.
Use the proper terminology introduced in the course readings.
When using literature in your postings, make sure to provide references in proper APA 7 Style.
Show respect and sensitivity to peers’ gender, cultural and linguistic background, political, and religious beliefs.
You are strongly encouraged to take the time to review the following documents on writing quality discussion posting and on taking roles in discussions.Taking a role in online discussion.Taking a Role in Online Discussions Below are some roles that anyone in an online discussion can fulfill in order to help move an online discussion forward in productive ways. See if you can determine what role is required in your online discussion and then write a message that takes on that role. Devil’s Advocate • Takes opposing points of view to those currently under discussion Pollinator • Travels to other groups, reads their postings and summarizes points made in other groups not made in home group. Facilitator • Comments on the groups process (e.g. “Perhaps we should all remember to put a subject line in our messages.”) • Encourages others to participate, • Starts a thread or an idea on the topic, if the discussion lags. Summarizer / Discussion Weaver • Summarizes the discussion for the group at specific intervals in 1 or 2 short paragraphs. Usually summarizes twice per week or if the discussion lags • Reminds others about what has already been discussed. • Asks the group what issues have been concluded and what ones are still to be discussed. • Relates ideas in posted messages to one another. Researcher • Assumes responsibility for looking at what is available on the net, journals etc. and brings ideas back to the group. Responder Replies to others and builds on the ideas of others. This is a role that everyone in the group must perform for every discussion.
POST-1 (Kaitlynn Piche)
Theories that examine why children commit parricide or why adults commit filicide often involve psychological, social, and situational factors.
Social learning theory suggests that individuals learn behaviours by watching and observing others. In this case, their prime influencers would be those in the family setting. If children witness violence within the household, they may begin to associate it with a conflict resolution method. They may begin to believe that aggression is an acceptable way to address their problems, which can turn their sense of violence into extreme manners, such as parricide. In the case of parents who commit filicide, they may have grown up in environments where children were seen as burdens or objects to control, which can cause them to potentially mirror these actions with their children.
Strain theory argues that societal pressures or the failure to meet certain goals can create significant strain. When an individual experiences this significant amount of strain, they risk the possibility of them lashing out violently. Adolescents in parricide cases may be under a heavy amount of stress due to their home situations or psychological feelings. Parents who commit filicide might have been driven by an immense amount of responsibilities and a lack of support. If the strain continues to build, the individual may lose all control and lash out violently as a form of release.
Attachment theory focuses on the importance of attachments in early life, which will shape a child’s development for the future. In cases where children are not fortunate enough to experience these attachments, it may cause them to have difficulty forming attachments later in life. These children may begin to resent their parents, causing them to commit parricide, especially if they believe it is their only way out. Parents who fail to develop secure attachments in their early life may develop resentful feelings toward their children, which can sometimes develop into situations like filicide.
As these theories all emphasize different factors that can influence an individual to commit parricide or filicide, the main focus is the family environment, whether that is functional or dysfunctional. Many cases of parricide or filicide stem from environments where emotional needs go unmet, stress builds up, or violence has become normalized. These theories underline the importance of early and positive interactions as a family while recognizing that violence is not an appropriate way to deal with challenges. Mental health is also a commonality in both parricide and filicide cases. The manner in which mental health issues stem plays a significant role in these violent acts. Both children and parents are often grappling with unaddressed mental health needs, sometimes exacerbated by generational cycles of trauma. This violent cycle of untreated mental health issues contributes to violent acts.
Programs with goals for teaching communication and conflict-resolution skills within families can allow parents and children to develop tools to manage difficult situations and emotions. Improving access to mental health resources can mitigate factors seen as early onset issues to committing parricide and filicide. Resources in schools can be especially helpful for children who struggle to open up to their families. It can be used as an anonymous way for them to deal with their issues at home. Understanding these theories also emphasizes the importance of providing supportive and corrective resources within families.
Dawson, M. (2015). Canadian trends in filicide by gender of the accused, 1961-2011. Child Abuse & Neglect, 47, 162-174.
Heide, K. M. (2017). Parricide encapsulated. In F. Brookman, E. R. Maguire, & M. Maguire (Eds.), The Handbook of Homicide (pp. 197-212). Wiley Blackwell.
POST-2(Emily Terranova)
The two theories that come to mind are the strain theory and the social learning theory. These two theories, discussed in unit 5, help me understand how certain homicides, such as parricides and filicides evolve. Firstly, the strain theory, rooted in sociological criminology, tries to explain why people might engage in violent behaviours. This theory analyzes the dynamics between offenders and victims, understanding how certain personal and societal pressures influence violence (Brookman, 2005). When applied to parricides and filicides, the strain theory suggests that stressful family dynamics, conflicts, and expectations can compel children and parents to become extremely violent. Children may act out under severe emotional stress caused by their family, after feeling/being neglected, and even experiencing physical or emotional abuse from parents. When a child deals with these issues they may be more likely to act out and choose violence as a last resort to relieve themselves of certain situations and feelings (Heide, 2017).
Additionally, the social learning theory also explains why certain children or parents turn to violence. This theory highlights how individuals learn certain behaviours from others, including family members, friends, and those commonly around them (Brookman, 2005). If a child grows up witnessing abuse in his/her household, they grow up thinking these reactions to problems are normal. Therefore, children who grow up experiencing or witnessing abuse may be more likely to act out in similar ways toward their future children. There are many commonalities in the explanations for both why children kill parents and why parents kill children. These similarities have to do with themes of family dynamics, social pressures, and learned behaviours. Both types of homicides are usually rooted in unstable, abusive, or highly stressful family environments that cause both children and parents to act out.
Certain prevention methods may reduce rates of filicides and parricides. Access to mental health resources for both parents and children can help diagnose and address feelings of depression, anxiety, and trauma. These are three characteristics that often drive parents and children to act out and lose touch with reality. Similarly, youth support programs are a safe place for children to talk about family issues and personal struggles. As a child, having this kind of support can be life-changing, reducing the chances of children choosing violence in future situations. Lastly, early intervention in domestic violence or abuse cases is crucial. Teachers, counsellors, and medical professionals must do their best to report signs of abuse as soon as they are noticed. When a child or parent is at risk, support services will be contacted and able to intervene in these dangerous situations. While there are a variety of other options to reduce the risks of child and parent homicides, implementing these three practices/initiatives can produce a healthier and safer family environment.
References
Brookman, F., Maguire, E. R., & Maguire, M. (2017). The Handbook of Homicide. John Wiley & Sons.
Heide, K. M. (2017). Parricide encapsulated. In The Handbook of Homicide (eds F. Brookman, E.R. Maguire and M. Maguire), pp. 197-212. https://doi-org.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/10.1002/9781118924501.ch12
POST-3 (Ava Matsumoto)
The theories that come to mind in understanding how parricide (children killing their parents) or filicide (parents killing their children) evolve are primarily social learning theory and strain theory (unit 05). Social learning theory suggests that crime is learned and imitated through the environment one lives in. This theory helps to understand homicide, as children who are raised by abusive parents may begin to see this behaviour as normal and reciprocate violence in response to conflict. Strain theory highlights the burden individuals face due to being unable to achieve societal goals. A child who feels the strain of being trapped in an abusive family may resort to killing their parents to get free. This also relates to filicide, as many parents who kill their children are under extreme stress due to issues such as severe mental illness (Heide, 2017).
There are commonalities in the explanations for parricides and filicides. One of the similarities I have observed between the types of homicide is that they both root from dysfunctional family settings or environments (Dawson, 2015). Mental health issues, psychological stressors, and exposure to violence are commonly observed factors leading to parricides and filicides (Dawson, 2015).
Accessible mental health services catered specifically to these types of homicides are a potential prevention initiative (Dawson, 2015). Parenting support and child support programs for those growing up in dysfunctional households may be a positive way to prevent homicide or reoffenders (Heide, 2017).
References
Dawson, M. (2015). Canadian trends in filicide by gender of the accused, 1961-2011. Child Abuse & Neglect, 47, 162-174.
Heide, K. M. (2017). Parricide encapsulated. In F. Brookman, E. R. Maguire, & M. Maguire (Eds.), The Handbook of Homicide (pp. 197-212). Wiley Blackwell.
LABEL POST -1 AS (Kaitlynn Piche)
Post -1 summary reply WRITE in 8-12 lines also add personal opinion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative attractive question. Do not use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
Label post -2 as (Emily Terranova)
Post -2 summary reply WRITE in 8-12 lines also add personal opinion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative attractive question. Do not use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
Label post -3 as (Ava Matsumoto)
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Grading criteria is
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Instructions
As with the Podcast Assignments, you will pick three films from the list below and watch it, for a total of 3 films (plus the first film assignment where you’re all watching Babies). I attached my paper with what I wrote about the film babies. You can google each film title in order to learn more about each of them—I have also included links to each of their IMDb pages. You should choose based on what is most interesting to you. All of these films are excellent but I will say that Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes, Citizenfour, and 13th are widely recognized as extremely good, informative, compelling films.
As you are watching the films, you should take notes on what you learn. In particular, think about the following general questions:
What does this documentary teach us about our society?
What are the perspectives of the film makers?
What social institutions (e.g. prison, family, schools, media, religion, etc. . . ) are featured?
What social groups (e.g. people of color, poor people, queer people, etc. . . ) are represented?
What social problems (e.g. crime, violence, hunger, discrimination, etc. . . ) are revealed?
What did you learn? What will you remember?
For each film response paper, write a 1-2 (double spaced) page reflection on these questions. Some of these questions will be more relevant to some films than others. These are broad guidelines. Essentially, you should summarize what you learned from the film about the society that we live in. It should be obvious from your reflection that you actually watched the film. Don’t plagiarize the internet.
You are responsible for locating, acquiring, and watching whichever films you choose. They are widely available on places like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Vimeo, and libraries. Depending on what you have access to, you may need to pay a small rental fee in order to watch some or all of them—in the range of $2-$10. If you need help accessing the films you should contact your local public library and/or the BMCC library or any other CUNY library.
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST:
13th https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5895028/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
American Factory – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9351980/
Babies – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020938/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
Black power mixtape https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592527/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Bowling for Columbine – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310793/
Boys don’t cry https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171804/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Citizenfour https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4044364/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
Enron: the smartest guys in the room https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016268/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Faherenheit 9/11 – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361596/
Gender revolution katie couric https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6508408/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Hip hop: beyond beats and rhymes https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976039/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
How to survive a plague https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2124803/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
I am not your negro https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5804038/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Inside job https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1645089/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The mask you live in https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3983674/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Miss representation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1784538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Paris is Burning – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100332/
Sicko https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386032/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
We were here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1787837/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Please use a senior auditor from Big4 accounting firms who is based in Hong Kong as the job scope.
Please focus on the percentage allocation for the distribution of text in the assignment.
The aim of the assignment is to consider the different ways in which the work motivation of people doing a specific job can be improved to lead to increased job satisfaction and work performance.
1. DESCRIPTION OF JOB HOLDERS: [5%]
A brief description of the job, the job context and the main tasks and duties. State the workplace issues that you wish to improve by increasing work motivation (e.g., improve performance KTPs, improve employee well-being, reduce turnover etc.).
2. APPLICATION OF MOTIVATION THEORIES: [45%]
(i) Apply TWO different theories of work motivation to the job to generate potential job changes with the aim to improve the issues stated in section 2.
(ii) Evaluate these potential job changes to determine which ones are suitable for implementation. The evaluation criteria could cover, e.g., the ability of the job holders to adapt to the changes, the opportunity for the changes to occur in the organisation and return of investment of the changes.
(iii) Based on your evaluation process, state the final job changes to be proposed and describe the expected consequences of the job changes in relation to the issues identified in section.
(iv) Based on knowledge of organisational structure, what impact do you think the proposed job changes will have on other employees in the organisation (other than the job holders: i.e., those described in section 1) in terms of their roles, tasks and organisational structure?
3. ADDITIONAL PERSPECTIVES: [20%]
This assignment focuses on improving motivation. In relation to this example, describe TWO additional perspectives that could enhance the performance criteria identified in 1.
4. CHANGE PROCESS: [20%]
Describe how you would implement the changes to reduce potential resistances to change.
5. SUMMARY: [10%]
Summarise and evaluate the above process as a technique to enhance work motivation.
Your analysis must be theoretically driven using a range of theories to guide your analysis.

Below are the instructions copy and paste from the assignment.
Basically, there will be 14 questions to pick 10 out of. I will provide all course readings possibly related. The questions will be provided in the files. Also, there will be a midterm review slide for getting a quick idea of the course. Please follow the instructions closely,
THERE ARE IMPORTANT DO AND DON’TS IN THE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT SKIP A WORD BEFORE STARTING!!
Thanks!
Also, quick tip here, maybe avoid the ones that only require course-related thoughts ( For example Q8 , Q9 and Q12) since it will be graded based on course material instead of pure readings.
Instructions
Format – Write out your answers in a document (.doc, .docx, or .pdf; NOTE: we’ve been having problems with .pages and the bCourses system, so please convert the file type before submission). Please number your answers according to the numbers listed below (#1-15). Double-space the document and use Times New Romans and 12-pt font with 1-inch margins.
Please use simple parenthetical citations (no need for works cited page) whenever you refer to a concept or idea taken from a reading! For example: (Tufecki, 2010, p.#) or if citing lecture (Lin, DATE OF LECTURE, TITLE OF LECTURE).
Exam Details: This is a take-home midterm, so you may use resources you have available to complete it (lecture notes, slides, etc.). While you may use these resources, please answer all questions in your own words. This means do not copy lecture slides or rely on quotes from the readings to do your explaining for you. You will be marked down for using the same words that appear on PowerPoint slides, in lectures, and in quotes from readings, especially when they are not explained.
At the same time, do NOT rely out outside-the-course sources for your answers. This is partly why many questions say “According to lecture”–outside sources may only confuse you as different people may refer to different writings, theories, or works (some we discuss, some we do not). We are testing you on COURSE knowledge on all questions.
Although you may discuss the midterm with other students, you may NOT work with other students directly in writing the answers together (i.e. this is not a group midterm). Midterms with too similar answers will be looked at with suspicion–so please avoid this situation.
Short Answer – Choose 10 questions to answer. If you answer more than 10 questions, only the first 10 will be counted. Each answer should be a fairly short paragraph (4-6 sentences). This means every sentence, phrase, and words count! Be specific, to the point, and clear—this shows a definitive understanding of the concepts. Read the questions carefully and answer them directly. Do not just spew all the knowledge you have on the general topic, but answer the questions specifically.

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the use of Triangulation (This term is defined in the Reading Module for Chapter 2.) in research methods, and just how useful it can be to incorporate different methods of
data collection into the same study.
To complete this assignment, you will want to first make sure you have read the Chapter Two Reading Module and Chapter 2 in the textbook. Be sure you are familiar with: a) The Four Major Research Designs
(Experiment, Survey, Ethnography, Existing/Secondary Data) b) the terms Independent Variable, Dependent
Variable, Control Variable, and c) the term Triangulation. After familiarizing yourself with these concepts.
The first time you use each of these words in your paper, fully and formally define it.
Second, I would like for you to watch the following video clip from Youtube. I generally do not like to use
popular media sources in the classroom, but this clip comes very close to legitimate sociology research with the
benefit of being recorded and broadcast for free. The clip can be accessed at the following web address.

As you watch this video you should be able to see a Triangulation of all Four Primary Research Designs or
methods being used to test a central research question. Your job will be to write a report about this research.
Not counting the cover page with your name, your report should be approximately two pages in length (1 inch
margins, 12 point font, double spaced). This paper needs to be written in a proper essay style and edited for
grammar and content. In this report you should:
1) Describe the research being done, indicating which major Research Design is used as the primary basis of
the study being performed. In this part of your answer you will need to briefly explain this answer using
specific details from the video and descriiptions of the Research Design from the book to justify your answer.
You will also need to explain specifically what the Independent Variable and Dependent Variable of the
study are.
2) Summarize the overall findings of the research in terms of the relationship between the independent and
dependent variables? What other variables are being used in the study as Control Variables (there are about
a dozen, make note of at least three) to be sure nothing else could be causing these findings?
3) Throughout the video clip researchers also bring in aspects of the other three Research Designs to
Triangulate and verify their primary findings. Briefly define and explain what Triangulation is, and how and
where these other three types of research are being incorporated into the study. In your explanation be sure to
detail what specific findings and information is made available to the researchers when these other methods are
used in the study.
Paper assignments should be approximately two pages in length and submitted through the turnitin.com link in
the course Blackboard folder Content/Paper Assignments