Sociology

Discuss Shaping Public Policy.

Discuss Shaping Public Policy. Clothes make the poor invisible…. America has the best-dressed poverty the world has ever known.” — Michael Harrington Public policy is how government, at the federal, state, and local levels address public concerns. Public policy can be understood through the following characteristics: Public policy responds to a perceived concern. The following … Read more

The Revolutionary Power of Diverse Thought

The Revolutionary Power of Diverse Thought To continue our discussion of cultural borders, I want us to watch a TED talk by Turkish author Elif Shafak. “In this passionate, personal talk, she reminds us that there are no binaries, in politics, emotions and our identities. ‘One should never, ever remain silent for fear of complexity,’ … Read more

Roma (2018) Film-(Viewing & Reflection)

Roma (2018) Film-(Viewing & Reflection) This week, our extra credit opportunity comes in the form of a movie from Netflix called Roma. In this film, “Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón delivers a vivid, emotional portrait of a domestic worker’s journey set against domestic and political turmoil in 1970s Mexico” (Netflix). If you do have time and effort to … Read more

Discuss or reflect upon the American Correctional Association (ACA)

 Discuss or reflect upon the American Correctional Association (ACA) The Research Paper is a brief research paper combining your personal discoveries about a work or works that you can pull from appropriate research sources. The Research Paper must be overwhelmingly yours. Requirements: The main body of your paper should no less than four “full” pages … Read more

Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing.

Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing. Paper 2: Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing. Review figure 7.2 and not how virtual team communications further reiterates the importance of this model. Instructions: Need minimum 300 words No need References Please use side headings to address the content Answer … Read more

Assignment: Research Design and Sampling

Assignment: Research Design and Sampling Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved in the Week 5 assignment, ask yourself: “Is this a quantitative research article or a qualitative research article?” Remember, in quantitative research, the emphasis is on measuring social phenomenon because it is assumed that everything can be observed, measured, and quantified. … Read more

Theory and Research: The Comfort Theory

Theory and Research: The Comfort Theory Assignment Instructions: There are various methods used to evaluate a theory. One method of synthesized theory analysis includes the components of Theory Description, Theory Analysis, and Theory Evaluation. To determine the value, worth, and significance of a theory, the entire theory must be evaluated. Assignment Criteria: 1) Choose one … Read more

Discussion-Conflict within Teams

Discussion-Conflict within Teams part 1: Conflict within Teams Think of a conflict that occurred in a team you were a part of and analyze it. What were the main sources of the conflict? What interventions can be used to improve the quality of conflict a team? Part 2: Creativity in Teams Evaluate yourself using the three indices … Read more