Category: Sociology

look at all the photos that I submitted and make sure to understand the assignment and write the essay based on what is on the prompt use quotes from specific. Imma list the books
Charles Gallagher. 2022. Rethinking the Color Line: Readings in Race and Ethnicity, 7th edition. Sage. ISBN: 978-1-0718-3421-3.
jeoma Oluo. 2019.So You Want to Talk About Race. Seal Press.
ISBN: 978-1-58005-882-7.
Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa. 2022.
His Name Is George
Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.
I have link for one of these books Use this if U can find the other 2; it’s great.

Attached is the assignment.
Here are the items needed to be covered:
What is Sociological mindfulness?
Sociological mindfulness is the practice of being aware of how the social world operates. It involves learning to see the social world for what it is, and not just tuning into it to some degree because you are a member of society.
Sociological mindfulness can also refer to the practice of combining sociological insights with mindfulness practices to improve well-being and social relationships.
Contemplative practices, such as meditation, are becoming more common in schools to help students with stress, attention, and behavioral issues. These practices can also help students develop empathy, compassion, and respect.
What are sociological methods?
Sociological methods include: surveys, participant observation, interviews, experiments, content analysis, secondary data analysis, case studies, ethnography, unobtrusive measures, and document analysis; essentially, these are various techniques used by sociologists to collect and analyze data about social phenomena, often involving direct observation, questionnaires, or in-depth interviews to understand social behaviors and patterns.
Key points about these methods:
• Surveys:
A widely used method where researchers collect data by asking a large number of people a set of questions through questionnaires or interviews.
• Participant observation:
When a researcher actively engages with a group or community to observe their behaviors and interactions firsthand.
• Interviews:
A method where researchers ask open-ended questions to individuals to gain deeper insights into their thoughts and experiences.
• Experiments:
A controlled setting where researchers manipulate variables to test hypotheses about social phenomena.
• Content analysis:
Examining existing texts, media, or documents to identify patterns and themes.
• Secondary data analysis:
Analyzing pre-existing data sets collected by others to study social issues.
• Case studies:
An in-depth examination of a specific individual, group, or event to understand a particular phenomenon.
• Ethnography:
A type of field research where researchers immerse themselves in a culture or community to understand their practices and meanings.
• Unobtrusive measures:
Observing social behaviors without the participants’ knowledge or awareness.
What are sociological concepts?
Sociological concepts are ways of understanding and conceptualizing social reality, and are used to study the relationship between individuals and social organizations. They are essential to distinguishing sociology from other disciplines.
Some key sociological concepts include:
structure, agency, stratification, society, class, culture, gender, and religion.
Sociologists use scientific processes to develop sociological theories and concepts, such as research design, observation, and hypothesis formation. Sociological theories can be macro-sociological, which examine large-scale societal problems, or micro-sociological, which explore issues on a more personal level.
Some examples of sociological theories include:
• Interactionism
A micro-sociological theory that uses a small-scale approach to understand society
• Functionalism
A sociological consensus theory that believes society is inherently harmonious
• Labeling theory
A micro-level analysis that states that deviance and conformity result from how others respond to people’s actions

instructions
Observation Assignment
I select armature works in Tampa, FL, Striking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
Address: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 https://armatureworks.com/event/the-heights-distri…
Conduct your observation at a time when the place is likely to be busy. Take notes during your observation. Here are some questions for you to consider during your observation:
What does the place look like? (Be able to describe it in detail.)
Who else is there? (Note specific information like age, race, gender, possible social class)
What are they doing?
Observe the activities at a public place for 2 hours. Make sure to go when there will be a lot of activity. Take some notes about what is happening: What does this place look like? How is it organized spatially? Who comes here? What do they do? How do people interact with each other? What kind of conversations go on? Are there any subgroups? How do people handle unexpected or upsetting situations?
Write up a narrative summary of your notes describing what you experienced. Then, explain how each of the three sociological perspectives (structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict) would analyze what you say. Your description of your observation should represent about 50% of your paper, and your analysis another 50%, divided evenly between the three perspectives. At the end of your paper, state which perspective you think is the best suited to analyze your observation, and why you think so.
Remember, your paper must be in proper ASA style – size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced, and include a cover page and reference page, for a total of 10 pages. This assignment is 100 points.
Review the scoring rubric prior to submission.

Next, use your coding sheet to code TEN images. Turn in your completed coding sheet(s) to the submission link HERE. These can be continuous in ONE file, or ten separate files. You can upload photos if your code sheet is printed and written on, or electronic files. Here what I excepted How is medication advertised in print media in the United States? Here’s a suggested coding sheet structure that includes both quantitative and qualitative items: Coding Sheet for Medication Advertisements 1. Product Name: ________________________ 2. Source of Advertisement: ________________________ Quantitative Items (5 items with answer choices): 3. Type of Medication: • Prescription • Over-the-Counter • Herbal/Supplement 4. Target Audience: • Adults • Children • Seniors • General Public 5. Tone of Advertisement: • Informative • Emotional • Urgent • Humorous 6. Visual Elements: • Images of people (Yes/No) • Images of the product (Yes/No) • Charts/Graphs (Yes/No) 7. Call to Action: • Visit a website • Consult a doctor • Buy now • None Qualitative Items (3 items): 8. Main Message or Theme of the Advertisement: • 9. Descriptive Language Used (e.g., adjectives): • 10. Any Ethical or Safety Information Provided: • Instructions: • Use this coding sheet to assess ten different print advertisements for medication. • Fill in the information based on your observations of each advertisement.

1-2 pages double spaced. Any citation should be in APA format Here are the links for the songs https://youtu.be/X2W3aG8uizA?si=fL1YAyJ_WFuUMIIU https://youtu.be/1EKCAE1vDzY https://youtu.be/mmo3HFa2vjg Look for the lyrics also.

Tell me how the phenomena you observed are consistent (or not) with the concepts you’ve learned so far. How are the
neighborhoods similar or different? What does it all tell you about the life experiences and opportunities for those in each location?

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 two 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 (Vihanya Jayatilake)
The readings I would focus on are the compelling explanations or motivations for serial homicide presented in Levin and Fox’s (2017) Multiple Homicide: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder and Pettigrew’s (2020) Confessions of a Serial Killer: A Neutralization Analysis.
Compelling Explanation or Motivation for Serial Homicide:Levin and Fox (2017) highlight several motivations for serial homicide, such as power and control, financial gain, and sexual desire. Of these, I find the need for power and control most compelling. This explanation suggests that many serial killers are driven by a desire to exert dominance over their victims, and the act of killing fulfills this need. Serial killers often feel powerless in other areas of their lives, so they seek to compensate by controlling others in the most extreme way possible – by taking their lives. This theory aligns with the personality traits of many serial killers, such as narcissism and psychopathy, which are characterized by a lack of empathy and a need to manipulate others (Levin & Fox, 2017).
Paul Bernardo Case Study:Paul Bernardo, known as one of Canada’s most infamous serial killers, fits several of the typical demographic characteristics associated with serial murderers. He was a white male, middle-class, and in his twenties when he committed most of his crimes, which is consistent with many profiles of serial killers (Levin & Fox, 2017). He was highly methodical and driven by sexual sadism, a common motivation for serial killers in the United States (Pettigrew, 2020). Bernardo, alongside his wife Karla Homolka, committed a string of brutal rapes and murders in Ontario, notably involving schoolgirls.
What makes the case even more chilling is the fact that his wife Karla Homolka, who actively participated in the crimes, lived in St. Catharines, where I live with my parents. They even spent part of their honeymoon there and carried out some of their horrific acts in this very community (Butts, 2016). It’s unnerving to think that such heinous events took place so close to home.
Bernardo’s motivations align strongly with the sexual sadism and need for control that Levin and Fox describe. He preyed on vulnerable young women, exploiting his relationships and carefully planning his attacks, showing the manipulative and power-driven traits often observed in serial offenders.
Demographic Profile:Paul Bernardo fits several demographic characteristics common to serial killers, as identified in the literature. Serial killers are often white males, between the ages of 25 and 40, and have a history of escalating violent behaviour (Levin & Fox, 2017). Bernardo was 27 when he committed his first murder, and his criminal activities followed a pattern of escalation from voyeurism to rape and eventually to murder. Additionally, serial killers frequently target individuals with whom they have little personal connection, as was the case with Bernardo’s victims, who were mostly strangers or acquaintances.
Bernardo’s relationship with Karla Homolka also stands out because it’s uncommon for serial killers to operate in pairs. However, their dynamic further illustrates the power and control motive, as Bernardo manipulated Homolka into participating in the crimes (Pettigrew, 2020).
References
Levin, J., & Fox, J. A. (2017). Multiple homicide: Understanding serial and mass murder. Wiley Online Library. https://doi-org.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/10.1002/9781118924501.ch15
Pettigrew, M. (2020). Confessions of a Serial Killer: A Neutralisation Analysis. Homicide Studies, 24(1), 69-84. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088767918793674
Butts, E. (2016). Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Case. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/paul-bernardo-and-karla-homolka-case
POST-2(Alyssa Speyer)
From Levin and Fox (2017), one of the most compelling motivations for serial homicide is the desire for power and control. This explanation resonates because many serial killers exhibit a need to dominate their victims, often choosing individuals they perceive as vulnerable. The killings are often driven not by immediate gratification but by the sustained feeling of total control over another life. This aligns with serial killers’ tendency to meticulously plan their crimes and prolong the experience to maintain control. Many serial killers demonstrate this through sadistic acts, where the torture and domination of their victims become central.
In Pettigrew’s (2020) work, the concept of neutralisation theory is also compelling. Serial killers often rationalise their actions to minimise guilt. Pettigrew discusses how killers may use strategies such as denial of victim or denial of responsibility to distance themselves emotionally from their crimes. This psychological mechanism is powerful because it explains how otherwise ordinary individuals can engage in such horrific actions without breaking down psychologically. The power/control motivation offers a comprehensive explanation for many serial killers actions, particularly those whose crimes escalate over time. Pettigrew’s neutralisation theory provides insight into how serial killers cope with their crimes psychologically, explaining the lack of remorse often observed in them.
The name I selected is Paul Bernardo because he was someone who my mom has brought up to me multiple times, due to being raised in Scarborough. Bernardo, also known as the Scarborough Rapist, is a notorious Canadian serial killer and rapist, active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Together with his wife, Karla Homolka, he committed a series of rapes and murders, targeting young women, including his wife’s own sister.
Bernardo’s actions were driven by sadistic sexual desires. His enjoyment of domination and torture fits the hedonistic category of serial killers, as defined by Levin and Fox. His violent sexual fantasies escalated into acts of rape and murder, driven by a need for physical and psychological gratification. Bernardo sought to dominate his victims, both physically and emotionally. His acts of torture were prolonged and intentional, demonstrating a deep need to assert his power. His videotaping of the crimes is an example of this control, as he likely replayed the recordings to relive the sense of domination. Bernardo rationalised his actions by portraying himself as a victim of circumstance and even claimed that his wife Karla Homolka was the mastermind behind some of the murders. He denied responsibility for the full extent of his crimes during his trial, using denial of responsibility as a psychological defence. Paul Bernardo fits many of the typical demographic characteristics of serial killers as described in criminological literature. He is a white male, and serial killers tend to be overwhelmingly male and often white. He committed his crimes in his mid-20s, aligning with research that suggests many serial killers start in their early adulthood. His background as an educated individual with a respectable outward appearance is also typical of serial killers who often blend in with society, making them more difficult to catch. Bernardo predominantly targeted young women, often strangers. Serial killers typically choose victims who are either strangers or vulnerable members of society. This fits the broader pattern of victimisation seen in many serial murder cases. His ability to manipulate his wife, Karla Homolka, into participating in the crimes also speaks to his controlling nature, fitting the pattern of a power-driven serial killer.
Paul Bernardo’s motivations fit strongly with Levin and Fox’s hedonistic and power/control categories. His psychological rationalisations, as explored through Pettigrew’s neutralisation theory, show how he distanced himself from the emotional burden of his crimes. Demographically, he fits many of the standard profiles for serial killers, and his choice of victims young, vulnerable women aligns with what is known about the typical targets of serial killers.
References
Levin, Jack, and James Alan Fox. 2017. “Multiple Homicide: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.” Chapter 15 in The Handbook of Homicide, edited by Fiona Brookman, Edward R. Maguire, and Mike Maguire. Wiley.
Pettigrew, Mark. 2020. “Confessions of a Serial Killer: A Neutralization Analysis.” Homicide Studies, 24(1): 69-84.
Historica Canada. (2021, June 22). Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka case. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/paul-bernardo-and-karla-homolka-case
LABEL POST -1 AS(Vihanya Jayatilake)
Post -1 summary reply WRITE in 8-12 lines also add personal opnion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative atttrcative question.Donot 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 (Alyssa Speyer)
Post -2 summary reply WRITE in 8-12 lines also add personal opnion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative atttrcative question.Donot use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
Grading criteria is
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All response posts engaged classmates in further dialogue on the topic.
Length guidelines met; writing clear and compelling; poses an engaging and relevant question and/or builds on the ideas from a classmate’s original post OR raises a real-life experience or observation relevant to illustrating or further developing an idea or point in a classmate’s original post.please start reading instructions mam
and guidelines and you have to answer to this i am proving the grading rubrics everythong write in own words and donot use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS THE SOFTAWARE TO DETECT.EACH AND EVERY LINE and each and every single word.
I Have also attached the grading rubric photo which is in form of image grading rubric is very much important you have to follow each and every instruction very carefully.
only these sources which i have provided you have been provided in post for post1 and rerence for post which are provided only those no out source has to be used.
I have attached the grading rubric for student reply post.

Your literature review builds on your concept map which in turn builds on your list of references. A literature review is organized by concept whereas an annotated bibliography is organized by paper. Your task in a literature review assignment is to write about your dependent variable (NATFARE), discussing the research that has been done using one independent variable at a time (Class based on income, Education/degree level, Political affiliation, and Race). For example: if your dependent variable is crime, you would write a paragraph discussing the research that has been done on sex and crime; a separate paragraph on race and crime; another on age and crime, etc. Use the concept map I provided as a guide for writing this. Key Tips: multiple sources can be in one paragraph. Group paragraphs by findings. Try to stick to 1-2 paragraphs per concept map column topic. Each parahraph needs a topic sentence that gives a preview of that paragraph’s topic. Do not immediately start a paragraph with a reference.

Before starting this discussion, identify an event, conflict, news story, or social movement which you are interested in learning more about.
Next, identify two resources that give information about your chosen subject matter. One resource should denote bias, and one should be considered credible and non-biased based on your current understanding of what are acceptable and not acceptable resources. 
Lastly, download the CRAAPO Checklist and utilize it to: ( attached pdf)
* Evaluate each resource you chose.
* Assess if the resources are either biased or non-biased and credible.
* Note that you may discover that your findings may differ from your original beliefs about them. That is okay and an opportunity to continue your development in identifying reliable sources. 
* Lastly, post your assessment of your resources in the forum, including your explanation for “why” or “why not” each resource is credible vs. biased. It is important in your evaluation to acknowledge that no person is free of all bias and no person is flawlessly objective. Include the link to your resources or attach your discussion so your peers can evaluate your findings to gain more experience in this process.
* You must post on this forum to continue into Week 3. The process of identifying non-biased sources can be difficult. Hence, just try your best. 
* Be sure to post your resources in APA format

PLEASE READ THE CHAPTER 7 and complete the responses with all information that is being asked for.
Below are this week’s assignment questions:

(1.) What is the difference between sex and gender?
(2.) How have sexual attitudes evolved in the U.S. throughout the Sexual Revolution and the Sexual Counterrevolution?
(3.) What are the myths related to rape/date-rape?
(4.) Find section 7.4, “Sexual Issues and Controversies,” to see six topics. Select two of your choice.
What challenges may people face when experiencing these topics? For each topic, cite the chapter plus an outside source to support your ideas.
For each topic, describe how you would get further insight on something not covered in the chapter about the topic. What would you want to find out? How would you use any of the sociological methods of data collection (survey, experiment, participant observation, existing sources, etc.) to gather information?
(5.) The section on “Sexual Orientation” provides a graph indicating responses to questions about bisexuality and homosexuality (Figure 7-3).
How do the answers differ based on wording of the question?
How do the answers differ between men and women?
Give possible reasons for the differences in answers and cite one source (textbook or other) to support your statement.
These questions were asked to people in a survey. What do you see as strengths and weaknesses with how those researchers studied sexual orientation?
(6.) How would sexual behavior be analyzed from the perspectives of each sociological theory? From your perspective, which theory do you think gives the best insight on why people have (or do not have) sex? Explain why you selected that theory.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE RUBRIC ATTACHED PLEASE. ALSO: When using outside sources, they must come from a non-biased source, be phrased in your own words, be fully cited, and a work cited page attached. No artificial intelligence programs are allowed.