Category: Sociology homework help

How do I think about 8–10 stakeholders whom you would include on your community needs assessment team, the knowledge and expertise they would bring to the team, and the roles and responsibilities they would have?  Consider which stakeholders on the team would play the role of an advocate, which would play the role of a consultant, and which would play both roles.
How do I write two to three pages (not including a title page or reference page) that addresses the following areas? 
Refine the Problem Statement. Inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Identify a Diverse Community Team. Using the internet and/or your connections from working in the community, identify approximately 8–10 cross-discipline stakeholders that you would propose for your team and explain why you selected each of them. Examples of stakeholders include but are not limited to an executive director of a shelter, a school administrator, a community health worker, a prison warden, a corporate business leader, and a community member with a stake in the problem. These stakeholders should be members of the community who are familiar with the problem and/or who are affected by the problem. They are also critical to the success of the community needs assessment. For each stakeholder that you selected, address the following:  
Describe the knowledge and expertise that each stakeholder provides.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder. Be sure to indicate which stakeholders would play the role of an advocate, which would play the role of a consultant, and which would play both roles. Keep in mind that not all stakeholders will play these roles.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES (INCLUDED IN FILE UPLOAD:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Community needs assessment participant workbook Download Community needs assessment participant workbook. (PDF)
Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing.

How do I provide a brief description of the social issue inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities? Then, explain the roles that advocates and consultants will play in the community needs assessment that you are planning for your Final Project.  Think about how advocates and consultants can offer unique insights about why the problem exists, propose alternatives for how the problem can be solved, help people align their thinking, and establish common ground. Be sure to include how these roles are similar to and different from each other and how they help to address the social problem.  
PLEASE USE THE REFERENCES IN THE WRITING (ARTICLES ATTACHED) to write 300 words:
Alliance for Justice. (n.d.). What is advocacy? Definitions and examples.Links to an external site. https://mffh.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/AFJ_what-is-advocacy.pdf
McGill, L. T., Henry-Sanchez, B. L., Wolcheck, D., & Reibstein, S. (2015). Use of consultants by U.S. foundations: Results of a foundation center survey.Links to an external site.Foundation Review, 7(1), 6–18. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.9707/1944-5660.1231
Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing.

For this Assignment, you will continue to work on the problem scope for your community needs assessment plan. You will begin by creating a vision statement of what the problem of inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities would look like if it were solved. A strong vision statement is only 1–2 sentences in length and clearly articulates the desired outcomes that you are trying to achieve. As you gather more information about the problem, it is common to revise and refine the vision statement. After creating a vision statement, you will consider how to prevent unintended outcomes/consequences. Unintended outcomes/consequences often occur when social change agents resort to implementing a quick fix rather than a long-term sustainable solution.  
Review the Learning Resources on developing a vision statement. Focus on the strategies for developing an effective vision statement.
Review the Learning Resources on preventing unintended outcomes/consequences. Pay particular attention to the examples of unintended outcomes/consequences and the strategies that can be used to prevent them.
Reflect on the social problem that you selected for your Final Project.
Think about how you would create a vision statement that articulates what the problem would look like if it were solved.
Identify potential unintended outcomes/consequences associated with solving the problem. Consider how you would prevent the unintended outcomes/consequences. 
How do I address the following components of the Final Project in one page, not including the cover or title page. Be sure to incorporate any relevant feedback that you received from your Instructor on last week’s assignment.

Refine the Problem Statement. Refine your problem statement of inclusion for individual’s with developmental disabilities.

Develop a Vision Statement. Develop a vision statement of what the problem of inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities would look like if it were solved. The vision statement should be 1–2 sentences long.

Identify Unintended Outcomes/Consequences. Describe the risks for unintended outcomes/consequences that might arise when addressing the problem of inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Explain how you would prevent the unintended outcomes/consequences. 
References
Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing.
Chapter 4, “Deciphering the Plots of Systems Stories” (p. 45–70)
Hart-Johnson, A. (2020). The ecology, prevention, and risk mitigation of social change. Download The ecology, prevention, and risk mitigation of social change.(PDF)  
Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing.
Chapter 5, “An Overview of the Four-Stage Change Process” (pp. 71–78)
Community Toolbox. (n.d.). Section 2. Proclaiming your dream: Developing vision and mission statements.Links to an external site. https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/structure/strategic-planning/vision-mission-statements/main

How do I prioritize strategies that would address inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and prevent its recurrence. You will have an opportunity to re-visit your prioritization in Week 8 and make any necessary changes based on the feedback you receive from your peers and your Instructor during this Discussion in 300 words.
Review the Learning Resources on prioritizing strategies Consider the instructions and examples for prioritizing strategies when planning a community needs assessment.
Reflect on the social problem of inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Then, complete the Prioritizing Strategies Worksheet (Parts I and II) located in the Learning Resources. 
Post a brief description of inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Then, describe the top five strategies that you prioritized to address the problem and prevent its recurrence. Explain your reasoning for prioritizing these strategies, including how the time and resources it would take to implement each strategy influenced your decision making.    
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Community needs assessment participant workbook.
Note: Read pp. 40–51 only.
Document: Prioritizing Strategies Worksheet Download Prioritizing Strategies Worksheet(MS Word)
Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing.
Chapter 4, “Deciphering the Plots of Systems Stories” (p. 45–70)
Hart-Johnson, A. (2020). The ecology, prevention, and risk mitigation of social change. Download The ecology, prevention, and risk mitigation of social change.(PDF)  

DO NOT USE AI
Read Chapters 31 & 34
Answer all of the questions separately while linking the textbook concepts/theory to the question asked.
1.  Compare the media ecology of McLuhan and his theoretical descendants and Katz position on the uses and gratifications of media with Kramarae’s view of the Internet and electronic interactivity. 
2.  Define and critique McLuhan’s assertion that the medium is the message. 
3.  Does the Internet validate or challenge Stuart Hall’s assertions about media hegemony? 
4.  What is the central goal of the proponents of cultural studies in the context of media consumption? What must happen for this goal to be realized? 
Citation:
 Sparks, E.G.A.L. G. (2022). A First Look at Communication Theory (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9781264978397 

  
Sources with multiple authors
– In-text: Cite a source with 3 or more authors by using “(first author et al.)” for every instance
– References list: include up to 20 authors before names are omitted with an ellipsis
Citing Stuff
– Don’t include publication city and date for books
– Cite a database article or e-book without a DOI as a print source (no permalink or database title info needed)
– Use direct URLs to things on the open web (like something from Google Books) instead of a link to the publisher’s homepage
 

View at minimum the first 1.5 hours of the documentary “The Corporation.” Select only one  from the 3 topics below to reflect upon
using our Intro to Sociology 3e Text, our Bucher text & Serenu Chapter readings to date as resources to reference in this assignment.
You are encouraged to take note of what you See, Hear, Feel and learn about Beau acracies and Corporations as you watch the
film for inclusion in your responses. You must use examples, information, quotes, and
scenarios from the documentary (and assigned readings) in your reflection to support your thoughts!
Noting time stamps will help your write up.
FORMAT: Responses MUST be typed & double spaced at least 500 words in length. Less tha 24% similarity score
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DUE: Tuesday October 29 no later than 5:35 pm
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Option 1: What did you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? What responsibility do corporations have to provide consumers
with the risks associated with their products? What are their responsibilities
for testing products? Is there a difference between what is legally required,
and what is ethically required? How can developing diversity consciousness
positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and reduce/ eliminate
the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?
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Option 2: What you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? “Free agency” of corporate CEOs – individuals such as scholar
Noam Chomsky remind us that we must differentiate between the institution
and the individual. Is there a problem when a “nice” person is involved in a
company that engages in some unethical practices? What responsibilities do
people have to call attention to or try to stop global and local workplace
practices that they view as unethical. How can developing diversity
consciousness positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and
reduce/ eliminate the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?
—
Option 3: What did you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? Filmmaker Michael Moore felt that corporations and their CEOs
are “out of touch” with what the majority want, because the majority of
citizens are women and the working poor. Does it matter whether or not
CEOs know who the “majority” are and what they want? Include a
discussion of global dynamics associated with this “not knowing” and
perhaps not wanting to know? How can developing diversity consciousness
positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and reduce/ eliminate
the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?

View at minimum the first 1.5 hours of the documentary “The Corporation.” Select only one  from the 3 topics below to reflect upon
using our Intro to Sociology 3e Text, our Bucher text & Serenu Chapter readings to date as resources to reference in this assignment.
You are encouraged to take note of what you See, Hear, Feel and learn about Beau acracies and Corporations as you watch the
film for inclusion in your responses. You must use examples, information, quotes, and
scenarios from the documentary (and assigned readings) in your reflection to support your thoughts!
Noting time stamps will help your write up.
FORMAT: Responses MUST be typed & double spaced at least 500 words in length. Less tha 24% similarity score
–
DUE: Tuesday October 29 no later than 5:35 pm
—
Option 1: What did you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? What responsibility do corporations have to provide consumers
with the risks associated with their products? What are their responsibilities
for testing products? Is there a difference between what is legally required,
and what is ethically required? How can developing diversity consciousness
positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and reduce/ eliminate
the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?
—
Option 2: What you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? “Free agency” of corporate CEOs – individuals such as scholar
Noam Chomsky remind us that we must differentiate between the institution
and the individual. Is there a problem when a “nice” person is involved in a
company that engages in some unethical practices? What responsibilities do
people have to call attention to or try to stop global and local workplace
practices that they view as unethical. How can developing diversity
consciousness positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and
reduce/ eliminate the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?
—
Option 3: What did you See, Hear, and Feel as you watch the
film? Filmmaker Michael Moore felt that corporations and their CEOs
are “out of touch” with what the majority want, because the majority of
citizens are women and the working poor. Does it matter whether or not
CEOs know who the “majority” are and what they want? Include a
discussion of global dynamics associated with this “not knowing” and
perhaps not wanting to know? How can developing diversity consciousness
positively impact the situation(s) you have identified and reduce/ eliminate
the costs of inadequate diversity consciousness?

 
For this assignment, you will engage in a reflective analysis of a community event of your choice from a sociological perspective. The goal of this assignment is to apply sociological concepts and theories to understand the dynamics, interactions, and social structures that occur during the event. You will critically reflect on your observations and experiences, analyze social behaviors, and explore the impacts of various sociological factors on the event and the community it represents.

 
For this assignment, you are to create an infographic about ability OR aging in sports and record yourself presenting it.
You will have to do a little research for this assignment!
You will submit two components for this assignment:
Part 1: Create and submit your infographic
Part 2: Record yourself resenting your infographic and submit your recording.
Objectives
Develop a nuanced understanding of the relationship between aging and sports.
Critically engage with various course concepts related to ability and aging.
Understand how sports intersect with other social categories, identities, or inequalities.
Flex a creative muscle.
Practice presentation skills.
Part 1: What’s an Infographic?
Infographics are documents that blend information, analysis, persuasive writing, and a creative, engaging graphic. (See some examples below.)
Find a Sport
Consider a sport individuals or athletes play as they age. AND/OR
Consider a sport individuals or athletes play with disabilities or as abilities change.
The following questions should guide and inform your infographic sport:
Who plays the sport as older adults?
Who plays the sports a disabled or differently abled person?
Are there specific demographics characteristics among those who play? Do these changes as their abilities change (perhaps with age)?
What are the financial costs for this sport? To participate? To organize? How is it paid for?
What do participants learn or get out of their participation?
What are the positive and negative outcomes for participation in this sport (i.e., behavioral changes, injuries, work, school)? For younger participations, what are some outcomes as adults (i.e., Shown to do better at work? Graduate high school or college at better or worse rates, no outcomes at all)?
Mini-Research
Provide at least three (3) references. One should be a research article. One can be our book. One can be a sport organization or website.
If you can’t fit it your references section on your infographic, provide it in a separate document.
Tools
CanvaLinks to an external site.
Easel.lyLinks to an external site.
Infogr.amLinks to an external site.
PiktochartLinks to an external site.
Visual.lyLinks to an external site.
Submission Guidelines
On the due date, you should submit the assignment following these guidelines:
Upload as a JPG, PNG, or PDF (Google files are not acceptable)
This assignment will be graded on spelling and grammar, formatting, organization, and overall quality
 
Infographic Examples
Here is a well-executed example of an infographic: Enough graphics to grab attention with enough text to be informative and interesting.