Category: Sociology

I would like to explore the topic of training and how imperative training is to the policing profession. Training is a central issue limited by resource allocation and budget. I am interested to see how important you believe training is to the profession. In comparison, review, Blumberg et al 2019 Download Blumberg et al 2019, and identify/ describe three keys areas police should begin focusing on for future efforts.
You will need to read the study included in this week’s assignment to complete this writing exercise. Review the article and provide a 500 word synopsis of the article. I want to understand the purpose of the study, how the information would be considered resourceful for police officers, and what benefits, if any, exists for police officers when dealing with civilians. Be sure to cite any source information and I provided an example of APA format and listed the source information below.

Contemporary Social Theory
Daniel Egan
ESSAY #1: THE SOCIOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Symbolic interaction, phenomenology, and ethnomethodology all seek to explain how people construct social reality in their everyday lives. Using either Goffman’s symbolic interactionist perspective or Berger and Luckmann’s phenomenological perspective, write a sociological analysis of your experience as a student at UMass-Lowell.
Your paper should be five pages long and should make explicit use of the details of the relevant theory as presented in class and in the readings (make specific references where appropriate).
Please recall the policy on plagiarism as presented in the course syllabus.
All papers will be kept in strictest confidence.

1. How has the economic situation of racial minorities in this country improved since the civil rights movement? What changes since then have resulted in ongoing racial/ethnic economic inequality?
2. Explain the ways racial inequality in the economic and educational spheres are linked. Give evidence that it has become locked in. Does the government have an obligation to address this inequality? Why or why not? Propose two policy solutions that could address racial inequality in the economic sphere.
Need a paragraph long answer to each question. Nothing fancy! I am not a writer. Just need to show that I understand the text book chapter. Thank you!

Hello, this is a really important assignment in my life. I absolutely need a score of 95% or higher. Please check the attached Google Docs that include the criteria and explanations. This assignment needs to be written according to the criteria in order to get a high score. Could you please write it with great care? Obviously, you should never use AI.

1. My major area is Sociology. 2. Please refrain from utilizing any AI writing tools to write the paper, such as ChatGPT; I will verify this upon receipt of the paper. 3. I have uploaded several instructions; they are imperative that you thoroughly review them before commencing the paper. 4. Ensure that the plagiarism rate does not exceed 15%; I will cross-verify this upon receiving the paper. 5. Emphasize your original analysis and explanations, incorporating critical thinking, rather than relying on mere description. 6. You MUST follow this writing schedule If you encounter any issues, please contact me promptly. Thank you!

equired Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 9
Lesson
Link (website): Pew Research Center census timeline.Links to an external site.
Review the two columns comparing the 1790 Census categories with the 2020 Census categories.
Instructions
This week you learned about the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent racial and ethnic categories. For this assignment, we will analyze the concepts of race, ethnicity, and gender as social constructs, just as sociologists do. We will examine racial and ethnic categories used in the 2020 Census with the four racial, ethnic, and gender categories used in the 1790 Census: Free white males, free white females, all other free persons, slaves (Pew Research Center, 2020).
*This assignment is adapted from Glaser (2018).
In 2–3 pages, write an essay that uses these headings and provides this information:
Section 1: Case Study Subject
In this section, identify one person to focus on in your case study (this person can be you, someone you know, or a public figure).
Section 2: Analysis
In this section, explain how this person might have been categorized by the 1790 Census and explain how this person would have been categorized by the 2020 Census.
Compare and contrast how this person’s two potential categorizations on the 1790 and 2020. How does this demonstrate that the concepts of race, ethnicity, and even gender change over time as social constructs?
Section 3: Reflection
In this section, suggest changes to ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories in a future U.S. census. What changes or new categories would most accurately show the diversity of the U.S. population, improve education about inequalities, and promote social justice? Explain your recommendations.
Writing Requirements (APA Format)
Length: 2-3 pages total
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Page number in the upper right of all pages
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style

Select one secular and one religiously motivated terrorist organization. Compare and contrast them by answering the following questions and using evidence from the readings and any outside sources: Which ideologies are at the root of their belief systems? How do they disseminate utopian political narratives, what are those narratives, and what is the appeal/impact of their selected approach? What methods do they use to divide people into believers/members and enemies? What contradictions can you identify between their actions and their ideology or religion? Follow the basic requirements for this assignment: Write 2 to 4 pages (500 to 1000 words). Answer all of the parts of each question/requirement. Include at least four scholarly sources. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format.

Should be standard 5-paragraph essay. For the body paragraphs, you will want one paragraph applying structural-functional theory, one applying social-conflict theory, and one applying symbolic-interaction theory. There is no formal rubric but I will be grading based on how well you apply the theories. The message I sent to the class in Canvas with tips on how to write the essay describes all aspects of each theory that you will want to apply. The conclusion can simply be a final thought. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURE NAMED “ESSAY” THATS WHERE THE PROFESSOR PROVIDED MORE INFO.

Here are the links https://youtu.be/N35IugBYH04 https://youtu.be/jFICRFKtAc4?si=-UK3SwuBAY0MP-ha https://www.worldatlas.com/what-is-authoritarianism.html https://www.openculture.com/2022/02/are-you-a-fascist-take-theodor-adornos-authoritarian-personality-test-1947.html https://youtu.be/7JzO34P1dI8?si=zlOlcbtECqdBWMJ1 https://education.cfr.org/learn/reading/what-fascism

Soci 340-AI Assignment #1 Fall 2024 Due Date: Sunday, 10/6 at 11:59pm Submitted via Canvas in the “AI Assignments” module *No late assignments will be accepted unless it is cleared with me beforehand. I will need to see documentation to make any exceptions. Overview: This assignment is designed for students to engage in a Socratic dialogue about topics we have discussed in class by engaging with probing questions to deepen your understanding of the topic using Chat GPT. Its purpose is to encourage deeper critical thinking by pushing you to answer and ask “why” and “how” questions to support stronger analysis and understanding of the topics. You will then incorporate the ideas/discussion into a short, 2 page reflection paper. How to Complete this Assignment: Step 1: Go to www.chatgpt.com and create an account. The free version is fine, no need to pay for a subscription. *(Side note: At some point in your use of this website, it will tell you that your “free trial” of the advanced version is over and prompt you to pay for a subscription. You can ignore this message and continue using the site’s free version.) Step 2: Choose one of the following prompts related to our course. • Copy and paste the prompt directly into ChatGPT • You will be prompted with a question to begin. • Make sure you include at least eight substantive responses to the questions you will be asked. Each response must be at least 2-4 complete sentences • Please make sure you utilize data and material from our readings, charts, and videos in class as you engage with ChatGPT (Choose one and copy and paste it into ChatGPT to begin your dialogue) Prompt 1: Wealth Inequality and Social Mobility Using both structural and individual factors I want to understand how wealth inequality affects social mobility and access to opportunities. Your role is to be the philosopher Socrates and to have a dialogue with me on this topic. Prompt me with one question about my opinion/beliefs/values and then stop. Wait and say nothing further until I reply. Then ask me a single follow-up question that looks for contradictions as Socrates would. Do not explain your reasoning or tactics. Just ask questions one at a time. If I get stuck, reframe the question for me, or formulate a new one. Prompt 2: Wealth Inequality, Social Identities, and Institutions How does inequality impact various social institutions, such as education, healthcare, housing, and criminal justice? I would like to understand the connections to social identities such as race, class, and gender as well. Your role is to be the philosopher Socrates and to have a dialogue with me on this topic. Prompt me with one question about my opinion/beliefs/values and then stop. Wait and say nothing further until I reply. Then ask me a single follow-up question that looks for contradictions as Socrates would. Do not explain your reasoning or tactics. Just ask questions one at a time. If I get stuck, reframe the question for me, or formulate a new one. Step 3: When you are finished with your ChatGPT discussion, create a link using the up arrow at the top right of the chat box (Please note, it looks like the traditional “upload” icon). This will create a link that you can include in your paper.) Step 4: Short reflection paper Please write a 2 page double spaced reflection paper on how this assignment helped deepen your understanding of the topic area(s) you chose. This should be written as a paper, please do not use bullet points in your response. Feel free to highlight specific questions/responses in your paper if they are relevant to the questions below. Please include a discussion on the following questions: • Did your dialogue highlight issues/ideas you had not previously considered? Give examples. • Based on your dialogue, what were some connections you made to the readings or other course materials? (please cite the course materials using APA style) • What strategies did you use to formulate your questions or responses? Were they effective? • Can you identify any connections between your conversation with real-world issues of inequality? • How do you feel about using AI as a tool for dialogue in academic settings? Formatting Details for the Paper: • Please include your name, date, and which prompt # you are choosing on the upper left corner of your paper (single spaced). • Use Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1 inch margins. • You must include both the paper and the link to your ChatGPT discussion. • Make sure you reference the appropriate readings that you make connections to(please cite using APA style in-text citations with last name of author and year, and the reference at the end of the page). Grading: ChatGPT Dialogue: 50% -Did you include the minimum number of responses? -Were they at least 2-4 sentences long? -did you show genuine engagement with the questions prompted by ChatGPT? Paper: 50% -Did you meet the minimum requirements -Did you respond to the guiding questions? -Do you show engagement and reflection on the assignment?