Category: Sociology

Questions down below, one source per question. Please do not combine into one paper essay. Questions must be answered separately. 150-200 words each. Question 1: Identify the symptoms and root cause of a social issue and apply a framework for engaging a population group affected by this social issue in a change episode. Question 2: How can social workers use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills in their macro activities?

Module 02 Discussion Board: Culture
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Original Post: Due Thursday 11:59PM, Eastern Standard Time. Write a 150-word post in response to the following:
For this discussion board, you will need to watch the video Africans in America. To access the video, follow these instructions:
1. Go to My Ivy, then click ″Tools and Resources,″ then click ″Library.″
2.Click ″Films on Demand,″ under ″Featured Databases,″ then type the title of the video into the search bar.
Please respond to the following:
1. What are some cultural norms and values discussed in this video?
2. Which are shared between American culture and the cultures of the African immigrants?
3. Which are different or might cause tension between American culture and the cultures of the African immigrants?
For this discussion, incorporate 2-3 of the following key concepts in your post in bold font: Culture, norms, values, nonmaterial culture, material culture, culture shock
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The topic of my essay is Race and Racism. discuss system racism in our social institutions (judicial system, police, corrections, prisons). demonstrate superior understanding of sociological; concepts and theories. 4 page essay (2000 words). academic level is college. Use 4 peer-reviews sources and add reference page using APA or ASA format.

Respond to each person below either agreeing with something they said or giving positive feedback in 150+words the original question being asked is also included

This case study examines the clash of at least two ethical standards in a community practice context. Access the “Case of the Nativity Scene” document in preparation for this assignment. (Case study is attached for review) In 1,500-1,750 words, use the following prompts to analyze and explain the ethical standards within the case study: Using the NASW Code of Ethics, state all the ethical standards that are in conflict, thus creating the ethical dilemma. As Oliver, what would be your process to address your ethical uncertainty? Select an ethical decision-making model and detail the steps of working through your ethical uncertainty. Review the “GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” document and the “Social Equity in Professional Codes of Ethics” article. How would you utilize aspects of the Christian Worldview to process this uncertainty? How does a macro practice social worker practice ethically when the goals of a community violate basic social work values? Refer to Social Work Disposition #12: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society when responding to this prompt. What are the possible long-term ramifications for the community, the agency, and Oliver as a professional? Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed resources (within the last 5 years). Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide (7th edition), located in the Student Success Center.

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze effect of global stratification and the role of political and economic structures in corporations.
Target a multinational corporation/international company and the practice of “outsourcing” to third world countries. Some examples of MNCs (multinational corporations) would be Nike, General Motors, Ford, Microsoft, and Fender Music. Research its effects on local culture. include refrence page and speaker notes
Using two to three academic sources, create an 8-10-slide presentation that addresses the following:
Identify a corporation/international company that practices “outsourcing” to third world countries.
Identify where the company “outsources” their production and what type of products they make.
Identify the mission of the company and other relevant historical/current information.
Explain how outsourcing and global stratification affects the other country, including the positive and negative effects.
Explain how outsourcing and global stratification affects the United States, including the positive and negative effects.
Explain how political and economic structures impact global stratification.
Explain who the biggest “winner” is in this situation.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Assignment 1: Policy Memo
Instructions:
Write a policy analysis paper that critically examines the relationship between the political process
and the policymaking process. Select a specific policy issue of interest to you and apply relevant
political and policy theories to analyze how the political process has influenced the policymaking
process in that particular case.
In your paper, address the following points:
1. Provide a brief overview of the chosen policy issue, its historical context, and its significance.
2. Identify and explain the key political issue relevant to understanding the political and
policymaking processes (a single topic). Be sure to use supporting facts and data.
3. Discuss a potential proposed solution for solving the problem in which you have provided context
regarding (i.e., more funding toward a specific type of programming)
4. Provide a counterargument for why some might oppose your potential solution; return in-kind
to why their assessment may be inaccurate/irrelevant, etc.
Your memo should be well-structured, approximately 300-500 words in length, and include
references to scholarly sources, academic articles, and relevant policy reports to support your
arguments. Use APA citation styles

We refer to this as a literature review. Papers will be 7 – 10 pages (7 pages minimum) and will include at least five scholarly references.
Please include a bibliography at the end,

The mass media act as an agent of socialization, teaching individuals the social and cultural ideals of their society. As individuals, the media not only teach us about society’s expectations and desired behaviors, but we also learn which social identities our society values the most and which are seen as less desirable.
For this discussion, you will examine what role the mass media play in replicating and reinforcing the stratification systems connected to a variety of social identities.  
Read the articles:
The Objectification of Women in Advertising: https://www.media-marketing.com/en/opinion/objectification-women-advertising/
review The Role of the Mass Media in Representations of Age, Social Class, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality, and Disability: in files
Answer the following:
* For the first part of this discussion, select two of the following social identities: age, class, physical ability, body size, sexuality, and/or ethnicity. (Sexuality & Ethnicity)
* For each of the two identities you select:
* Describe the system of stratification for that identity in the United States. 
* How do the media generally portray this identity group? In particular, do the media representations convey any messages about which members of this group society values most?   Please provide an example for why or why not.
* Explain how the media representations either reinforce or challenge the associated stratification system.
* Next, consider gender and beauty ideals.
* What beauty ideals do the media in the United States reinforce for men? For women?
* Corporations use the media to sell their products; however, in doing so, they are also reinforcing society’s norms and values about which bodies are most highly valued in our society. Describe a recent commercial or advertisement you have seen, and explain how it reinforces society’s beauty ideals.
* Describe one real-life consequence for either men or women who do not meet society’s beauty ideals that are reinforced by the media. This short article: https://www.newsweek.com/poll-how-much-beauty-worth-work-74305
may help you with this component.
Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or scholarly resources, and properly cite any references both in text and reference lust in APA format.
Additional Resources
Newman, D.M. (2016). Identities and inequalities: Exploring the intersections of race, class, gender, & sexuality (3rd ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/
* Chapter 3: Portraying Identities: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Language and the Media
* Chapter 4: Learning Identities: Families, Schools, and Socialization
Cultural Heritage Tour Guide. (2014, September 9). Clothing of South African Zulu tribe women
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved from http://african.culturextourism.com/clothing-south-african-zulu-tribe-women/
Livesey, C. (2007). The role of the mass media in representations of age, social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability
Suggett, P. (2020, March 17). The objectification of women in advertising
Links to an external site.
. Retrieved from https://www.media-marketing.com/en/opinion/objectification-women-advertising
Trimble, J. E., & Dickson, R. (2005). Ethnic identity
Links to an external site.
. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Applied developmental science: An encyclopedia of research, policies, and programs (pp. 415-419). Sage Publications, Inc.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236844509_Ethnic_identity
Bennett, J. (2010, July 18). Poll: How much is beauty worth at work?
Links to an external site.
Newsweek. Retrieved from http://www.newsweek.com/poll-how-much-beauty-worth-work-74305

The ways in which people think about and experience gender differs depending on race, class, and sexuality, among other factors. For this discussion you only have to read Chapter 5 in the book, however this short video may also help you understand the concept of intersectionality. After reviewing the resources, please answer the following questions:
What is the theory of intersectionality and what does it mean when you apply it to gender inequality?
Analyze the issue of pay inequity from an intersectional framework. Be sure to include race, sexuality, physical ability, and class in your analysis.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length