Category: Sociology

After reading “Disparities in Health and Health Care 5 Key Questions and Answers | KFF.pdf” Please answer the following:
In your own words tell me what you think “health disparity” or Health Inequality means.
Health disparities are driven by numerous social and economic Inequities. Please tell me which you think has the greatest impact on health (and health disparities) and why? Please back up your assertion with research or statistics.
Which races, even after the passage of the affordable care act, are most likely to be uninsured and/or locked out of health care?
How does COVID-19 and its variants impact races differently? Why are racial minorities more likely to get and die from COVID?
How has the current administration attempted to improve things?

After reading “Implicit Bias and Racial Disparities in Health Care.pdf” Please answer the following:
1. If “black” Americans had the same quality of insurance, made the same amount of money, and were exposed to pollutants about the same as “white” Americans would they live as long as each other? Why or why not?
2. Please list (in bullet format) the various ways that black receive lesser care by physicians than other races?
3. What is implicit bias and how does it play a role in healthcare (particular regarding physicians)?
After reading “U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective” and “Reducing disparities in Health Care” please answer the following:
1. How is the U.S. life expectancy doing compared to other most industrialized nations? Why? What factors make this so?
2. Is throwing money at the problem of health care disparities the answer? Why or why not?

You should read the outside materials on Drugs prior to completing this discussion board (Why we should not decriminalize marijuana & FAQs from the National Drug Control Policy (White House Committee). You also need to watch the CNN documentary on Marijuana use. Now I want you to do your own research on why we SHOULD legalize it (even if you don’t agree with it).
1. What was the best source you found for legalizing marijuana?

2. What is the best argument for legalizing Marijuana?

3. What are some of the compelling reasons to legalize marijuana from the documentary?

4. What are some of the compelling reasons to making it illegal?

5. You will note that advocates for legalization point out that 40% of Americans have tried marijuana and opponents point out that only about 10% of Americans are currently using marijuana. How do you reconcile these two statistics and why is each side using them? Do most Americans favor legalization?

6. Which states currently have some type of reform about marijuana use and what are they (you could do this in chart format or bullet).

7. Finally, what was your opinion on the subject coming into the class and where do you stand on it now? Should there be reform and if so how? Would you increase medicinal use, place an age limit on it, totally ban it, etc.)? If you were Matt and Page Figgy and lived in a state where medicinal use was illegal would you have your child still use cannibas?

Length: At least 6 pages. No more than 8.
Spacing: Double.
In-text Citations: At least five of the required sources (see below).
Citation Page: The citations should be written in APA style
Sources
Readings from class:
1) Eisenstadt, S.N. (2000). “The Civilizational Dimension in Sociological Analysis,” Thesis Eleven, 62: 1-21.
2) Therborn, G. (2021). “States, Nations, and Civilizations,” Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences 14, p. 225–242.
3) Snyder, J. (2022). “Power and Rights in the Modern State,” p. 22-48 in Human Rights for Pragmatists: Social Power in Modern Times. Newark: Princeton University Press.
Lectures:
– You will need to cite lectures( from lecture 1) where Dr. Nielsen discusses the World Values Survey and the Cultural Dimensions Test.
– You may additionally cite other lectures that you think are relevant (lecture 2 may have some relevant information)
Outside sources:
Find at least two outside sources that discuss the surveys or values that help to assess your results and compare the surveys. These can be journal articles, newspaper articles, or books. No video citations.
I will attach the link for the surveys so you can take a look at the questions being asked in the survey but you need to use my survey results in the essay. I will attach those as well.
World values survey– https://www.idrlabs.com/civilizational-values/test…
Global citizen survey– https://www.idrlabs.com/global-citizen/test.php
Overall Structure of Your Written Assignment
1) Introduction Paragraph = 5 points
2) Body = 80 points
A. World Values Survey description of test and results = 20 points
– Where do you fall in Traditional-Secular axis? Do you think it accurately places you?
– Where do you fall in Survival-Self-expression axis? Do you think it accurately places you?
– Do you have any cultural connections to the placement on the Inglehart-Welzel map that you are aware of?
B. Cultural Dimensions description of test and results = 40 points
– Do you have any cultural connection to the country it “matched” you with?
– Do you feel the results were mostly accurate?
C. Comparison of surveys and results = 20 points
– Did you feel that one survey was more accurate than the other?
– Did the country from the Cultural Dimensions Test fit with the cultural region in the World Values Survey?
–For example, for the WVS, Dr. Nielsen was placed in the “Northern Protestant Europe” cultural region and for the Cultural Dimensions Test, Dr. Nielsen was matched with Finland, which is in the same cultural region.
3) Conclusion = 5 points
4) Citations (in-text and citation page) = 10 points
Descriptions of Surveys
World Values Survey (Civilizations Test)
Traditional vs. Secular-Rational Values: Traditional values place great importance on religion, parent-child ties, deference to authority, and traditional family values. People with traditional values also tend to reject divorce and abortion, and often have high levels of national pride and a nationalistic outlook. By contrast, people with secular-rational values put less emphasis on religion, traditional family values, and authority. They have more relaxed attitudes toward divorce and abortion, are open to social change, and are generally less nationalistic.
Survival vs. Self-Expression Values: Survival values emphasize economic and physical security along with political stability in one’s community. Survival values are also tied to a relatively ethnocentric outlook, misgivings about homosexuality, and low levels of trust in others as well as low levels of tolerance for those who are different. By contrast, people with self-expression values emphasize individual and social liberties and have higher tolerance for foreigners, homosexuals, and other non-dominant groups. People with self-expression values also show greater support for gender equality, place a premium on environmental protection, and generally expect to be included in the political decision-making in their countries.
Cultural Dimensions Test
High vs. Low Power Distance: Refers to the beliefs regarding the proper distribution of power in a society. It expresses how much less powerful members of a community should accept that power is allocated unequally. How a society deals with social inequality is the main concern in this dimension. People in civilizations with high power distance accept hierarchical structures where everyone has a place, and no further reasoning is necessary to justify that hierarchy. In comparison, societies with low levels of power distance work to equalize power distribution and demand tangible reasons for power inequalities in the government of their countries.
Individualism vs. Collectivism: Indicates how the interests of the individual are weighed against the interest of the community. A loosely-knit social structure in which people are expected to look out for and check in primarily with themselves denotes a high level of individualism. By contrast, cultures with low levels of individualism are attuned toward the group and typically feature a closely-knit social structure in which people look to their relatives, countrymen, coworkers, and other members of their communities when determining what course of action they will take.
Masculinity vs. Femininity: Cultures high in masculinity tend to revolve around success, competition, and rewards. By contrast, cultures low in masculinity concentrate on values like nurture, modesty, and empathy. High-masculinity cultures often produce more assertive and decisive leaders, whereas low-masculinity cultures tend to produce more agreeable, inclusive, and compassionate leaders.
High vs. Low Uncertainty Avoidance: Measures how comfortable a culture is with ambiguity and uncertainty. High uncertainty avoidance cultures uphold strict moral and behavioral standards and tend to frown on unconventional behavior and ideas. They want the future taken care of and planned for according to what has been proven to work in the past. By contrast, low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more tolerant of unusual ways of doing things and are not as disapproving of ambiguity.
Long vs. Short-term Orientation: Measures whether a culture aims for long-term goals on the basis of how the world is projected to change or prefers to achieve short-term goals using how things have been up till now as a guide. Cultures with a long-term orientation are future-focused and promote thrift and investments that take a long time to come to fruition. In contrast, cultures with short-term orientation uphold long-standing traditions as a way of ensuring stability and tempering the speed of social change.
Indulgence vs. Restraint: Measures the degree to which cultures attempt to regulate their impulses toward gratification. Cultures high in indulgence encourage pleasure and enjoyment as innate human desires associated with taking pleasure in life and having fun, whereas cultures with a restraint orientation frown on the satisfaction of desires and attempt to control enjoyment through social rules and taboos.
Above are the instructions that the teacher has provided for us. Please follow them exactly, if you are confused by any of them please reach out and I will explain it. Attached are the 3 readings from class along with my survey results. After we match I will attach lectures 1 and 2. Also please no use of any AI and if you have any other questions please let me know!

How do race, class, and gender intersect to shape patterns of inequality in the United States, and what sociological theories best explain the persistence of systemic disparities in areas such as education, employment, and criminal justice?

Analysis Paper: Family in the Media – Leave it to Beaver

o Length requirement: Three full pages.

Preparation: Watch the video below: Leave it to Beaver – “The Black Eye”
o https://www.facebook.com/bigmaxsfilms/videos/leave-it-to-beaver-the-black-eye/1061884897292397/
Or
o https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/665373/s01-e03-the-black-eye

Paper Format:

A. (Paragraph 1) Introductory paragraph: In your opening paragraph, introduce the reader to your essay. Your introductory paragraph should contain a thesis statement that is succinct and provides a “roadmap” for your essay.

B. (Paragraph 2) Summarize the sitcom episode: Provide a brief summary of the sitcom episode. Describe the problem the Cleaver family is confronting, how the problem is resolved, and by whom.

Body of paper:

C. (Paragraph 3) Parent’s work responsibilities: Identify which parent works outside of the home and which parent oversees domestic/childcare responsibilities. Analyze this family structure in terms of the separate sphere’s ideology, the cult of domesticity, and/or another applicable sociological concept/perspective from your class book. (Utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Be sure and provide APA in-text citations.)

D. (Paragraphs 4) Gender roles: Examine how each parent adheres to or deviates from instrumental and expressive gender roles. Additionally, identify the parental figure who plays the role of leader and primary disciplinarian in each family. Provide examples from the sitcom episode. (Be sure and utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Provide APA in-text citations.)

E. (Paragraph 5) Theoretical Application: Provide a short analysis of the sitcom through either the structural functionalist, conflict, or feminist perspective. Refer to Chapter 2 of your class book. Fully capture this perspective in your analysis. (Utilize outside supporting material in the form of paraphrased material/direct quotations from your class book for a developed sociological exploration. Provide APA formatted in-text citations.)

F. (Paragraph 6) Conclusion: Provide a conclusion paragraph that succinctly summarizes your essay.

G. Reference Page: Provide the reference to your class book.

Important Guidelines: Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Include an APA Title-page, in-text citations, and a References page. *Note: An abstract is not needed for this assignment.

o For help with everything APA, see below!

For help with the Title page:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

For help with in-text APA citations:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html

For help with the Reference page:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_books.html

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.

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