Category: Sociology

How is technology changing the way we interact—for better AND for worse? Be specific.
Explain the value of solitude, and how tech and social media undermine that.
Explain the problems that tech causes for family, friendships, and romance. (1 different paragraph for each)
What do these problems mean for our relationships? What different things should we do?
NO AI!! I will check with a reliable detector and report you.

a 400-500 words essay draft, based on the question: How does analysing consumption help us understand the nature of social differences and inequalities? Critically discuss, with reference to readings attached and examples

Include a bibliography and reference properly using APA style. (Your entire paper does NOT need to be in APA style.)
Feel free to write in the first person/use “I.”
Quote and properly reference.
Bold your thesis. Your thesis is the statement (not paragraph) which answers the above question.
Define key terms. Be sure to explain surveillance culture (and what is involved in it), the sociological theory of self, and the role of relationship in creating self.
Please feel free to use ChatGPT for inspiration and brainstorming, as well as to improve your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. When I (the professor) loaded the prompt into ChatGPT, it came up with a pretty accurate (if vague and unsupported), well-written statement. This might help you get started. Whatever you argue must be deeply, extensively supported by a variety of course materials. MAKE SURE IT IS YOUR ORIGINAL WORK
Conceptual pointers None of the below is, strictly speaking, required for this essay; however, you might find that working through the below concepts, connections, and questions for yourself helps you develop a strong essay that deals extensively with course issues.You may wish to consider the relationships between these concepts:entertainment as a cultural value: performativity & the pursuit of fame
privacy, intimacy, authenticity & bonds
anxiety, depression, isolation, incivility
you may want to revisit earlier course concepts, such as social saturation, the robotic moment, and others, as you find them useful in developing your argument.
You may find it helpful to consider these questions:What is the relationship between social media, surveillance, and social control?
What is privacy?
What is the relationship between mass surveillance and societal perceptions of privacy?
Why is privacy necessary for self, trust, and self-building intimate relationships?
How is privacy treated in American culture today?
Is privacy seen as valuable, or even possible, in a culture which prioritizes entertainment and the pursuit of fame?
Is entertainment culture premised in lack of privacy?
What is the relationship between the performative self and the private self? Are they mutually exclusive?
What is the relationship between narcissism, entertainment culture, and the pursuit of fame?
What are the effects on the “self” and our interpersonal relationships when we live in a society which thrives on entertainment and the creation of a performance version of ourselves?
How does social saturation affect perception of self, personal relationships, productivity, and so on?
HERE ARE YOUR OPTIONS OF TEXT TO USE TO QUOTE FROM: Turkle, S. (2015). “The Public Square, The Nick of Time, & The End of Forgetting” in Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, pp. 293-362. New York, NY: Penguin Press.
Twenge, J. (2017). “Insulated but Not Intrinsic: More Safety and Less Community” in iGen, pp. 143-177. New York, NY: Atria Books.
Turkle, S. (2015). “Solitude, Self-Reflection, and [choose ONE of Family, Friendships, & Romance]” in Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, pp. 59-207. New York, NY: Penguin Press.
Silverman, J. (2015). “Social Media Rebellion” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 333-371. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.
Turkle, S. (2011). “Anxiety” in Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, pp. 241-264. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Twenge, J. (2006). “The Age of Anxiety (and Depression, and Loneliness): Generation Stressed” in Generation Me, pp. 104-136. New York, NY: Free Press.
Silverman, J. (2015). “The Ideology of Social & The Myth of Privacy” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 1-19 & 279-312. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.
Turkle, S. (2011). “True Confessions” in Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, pp. 229-240. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Twenge, J. (2009). “Superspreaders! The Celebrity and Media Transmission of Narcissism” in The Narcissism Epidemic, pp. 90-106. New York, NY: Atria Paperback.
Silverman, J. (2015). “To Watch and Be Watched; The Viral Dream; Churnalism and the Problem of Social News” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 129-154; 65-99; & 101-128. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.

Include a bibliography and reference properly using APA style. (Your entire paper does NOT need to be in APA style.)
Feel free to write in the first person/use “I.”
Quote and properly reference.
Bold your thesis. Your thesis is the statement (not paragraph) which answers the above question.
Define key terms. Be sure to explain surveillance culture (and what is involved in it), the sociological theory of self, and the role of relationship in creating self.
Please feel free to use ChatGPT for inspiration and brainstorming, as well as to improve your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. When I (the professor) loaded the prompt into ChatGPT, it came up with a pretty accurate (if vague and unsupported), well-written statement. This might help you get started. Whatever you argue must be deeply, extensively supported by a variety of course materials. MAKE SURE IT IS YOUR ORIGINAL WORK
Conceptual pointers None of the below is, strictly speaking, required for this essay; however, you might find that working through the below concepts, connections, and questions for yourself helps you develop a strong essay that deals extensively with course issues.You may wish to consider the relationships between these concepts:entertainment as a cultural value: performativity & the pursuit of fame
privacy, intimacy, authenticity & bonds
anxiety, depression, isolation, incivility
you may want to revisit earlier course concepts, such as social saturation, the robotic moment, and others, as you find them useful in developing your argument.
You may find it helpful to consider these questions:What is the relationship between social media, surveillance, and social control?
What is privacy?
What is the relationship between mass surveillance and societal perceptions of privacy?
Why is privacy necessary for self, trust, and self-building intimate relationships?
How is privacy treated in American culture today?
Is privacy seen as valuable, or even possible, in a culture which prioritizes entertainment and the pursuit of fame?
Is entertainment culture premised in lack of privacy?
What is the relationship between the performative self and the private self? Are they mutually exclusive?
What is the relationship between narcissism, entertainment culture, and the pursuit of fame?
What are the effects on the “self” and our interpersonal relationships when we live in a society which thrives on entertainment and the creation of a performance version of ourselves?
How does social saturation affect perception of self, personal relationships, productivity, and so on?
HERE ARE YOUR OPTIONS OF TEXT TO USE TO QUOTE FROM: Turkle, S. (2015). “The Public Square, The Nick of Time, & The End of Forgetting” in Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, pp. 293-362. New York, NY: Penguin Press.
Twenge, J. (2017). “Insulated but Not Intrinsic: More Safety and Less Community” in iGen, pp. 143-177. New York, NY: Atria Books.
Turkle, S. (2015). “Solitude, Self-Reflection, and [choose ONE of Family, Friendships, & Romance]” in Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, pp. 59-207. New York, NY: Penguin Press.
Silverman, J. (2015). “Social Media Rebellion” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 333-371. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.
Turkle, S. (2011). “Anxiety” in Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, pp. 241-264. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Twenge, J. (2006). “The Age of Anxiety (and Depression, and Loneliness): Generation Stressed” in Generation Me, pp. 104-136. New York, NY: Free Press.
Silverman, J. (2015). “The Ideology of Social & The Myth of Privacy” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 1-19 & 279-312. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.
Turkle, S. (2011). “True Confessions” in Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, pp. 229-240. New York, NY: Basic Books.
Twenge, J. (2009). “Superspreaders! The Celebrity and Media Transmission of Narcissism” in The Narcissism Epidemic, pp. 90-106. New York, NY: Atria Paperback.
Silverman, J. (2015). “To Watch and Be Watched; The Viral Dream; Churnalism and the Problem of Social News” in Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, pp. 129-154; 65-99; & 101-128. New York, NY: Harper Perennial

Identify a significant aspect related to their sexuality/intimacy (e.g., loneliness, widowhood, caregiving). Relate this aspect to theoretical knowledge you have gained throughout the course. Find three new (from the last five years) additional peer-reviewed academic articles (not used in this course) that speak to the issue you have identified. List three specific suggestions regarding ways in which the person and the social environment can improve the current situation related to intimacy and sexuality.
Describe what you have learned in 500 words (not including the cover page and the reference list). Write in full sentences (not in point form). Do not give your opinion without supporting it with reference to course material or to additional academic sources or grey literature from reputable professional organizations from the gerontological literature.
CASE STUDY ON : Frank is a 72 year old heterosexual man and widower of three years. He lives alone in a large home in which he often hosts his three children and eight grandchildren who all live several hours drive away. Frank volunteers much of his time within the community as a board member for a local bank as well as in his community garden. He recently hired a house cleaner to assist with chores.
Sources may come from : https://omni.laurentian.ca/discovery/search?vid=01OCUL_LU:OMNI&lang=en

What do the Shmoos really represent?
Why are the Shmoos so important and why does the current economy depend on destroying them?
What are the complexities of the middle class?
Why do governments tax the poor and not the rich?

This is the second of three case studies analyses that provide an opportunity to develop your skills in assessing an organizational situation and providing support for a particular course of recommended action. These assignments will be in the form of a memo addressed to the executive director of the focal organization, not to exceed 2 single-spaced pages. The memo must identify the problem as you see it, recommend solutions, and provide support for your perspective. An analysis memo is a short document designed to communicate essential information about an issue to a busy decision-maker. State major problems in the case and briefly explain the context in which key decisions must be made. Next, describe and assess proposed solutions to the problem, which you believe is the best course of action, and your reasons. Identify the next steps if your proposed solution is adopted and outline a “Plan B” in the event that your proposed solution fails. Show how the readings informed your understanding of the case and influenced your decision-making. Do not attempt to address every issue in the case, focus on your analysis of the problem and propose a potentially viable solution. Please use the outline below: Open with a brief one-paragraph summary (labeled Executive Summary) What is the context, key issue(s), and your recommendation? Background Why are we facing these issues? Identify root causes. Recommendations What are your specific recommendations? Rationale? Alternatives? Next steps How should your recommendations be implemented? What are the priorities? the case is the file below

Concerning Durkheim and Merton, please address the following in a brief essay: 1) analyze in detail the basic tenets of the functionalist perspective, and compare this to at least one other perspective in sociology; 2) although Durkheim and Merton did not write during the same era in sociology, explain where their ideas are similar, and both contribute to a functionalist understanding of society; and 3) utilizing and citing one recent case in the media through television or radio broadcast, newspaper, and so forth, provide one key example of a social issue that shows how the functionalist perspective can be used to make society better.

Students will be expected to write 4 analytical reaction papers designed to have students synthesize the main ideas of each week’s reading. Reaction papers (2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12) based on the week’s readings should be submitted on Blackboard. These papers should analyze critically one or two important issues in the reading assignment, issues which you find thought-provoking or problematical. Analyze in some detail an important issue of interest. Stay focused on that issue and present your analysis logically. (Outlining is recommended.) Some suggested approaches: 1) Develop a logical critique of the arguments you analyze (e.g., Does the evidence support the arguments?); 2) Compare and contrast material in one reading assignment with that in another; 3) Compare material in readings with theoretical or research material presented in class; or 4) Use material in reading assignment to assess other significant research or issues you have studied, including your own. The point of the papers is to demonstrate that you’ve thought through and analyzed one or two important issues in the reading assignment. Your papers also provide a basis to support your participation in class discussions. reading attached below
https://doi.org/10.1177/00221465135047
https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx002

Animal liberation is the movement.
FIRST:
what social movement are you researching?
what is the research question?
Statement of the Problem–Why is this an important social movement?
What theoretical position might you use to help explain your social movement and its activities?
SECOND:
thesis statement.
THIRD:
SOURCES: APA FORMATED IN-TEXT CITATION.
Pellow, D.N., 2014. Total liberation: The power and promise of animal rights and the radical earth movement. U of Minnesota Press.
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/25/1178287217/animal-liberation-now-and-the-case-for-more-humane-treatment-of-animals
https://aldf.org/article/laws-that-protect-animals/
https://www.nal.usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare-act