Category: Soci 1010

This week’s topic focuses on the widening gap between the haves and the haves not. The idea of meritocracy consumes America. Meritocracy is a system in which rewards are distributed based on merit. This idea transcends race, class, and gender. Karl Marx, the economist, states that there are two classes of people: those who own…

Purpose The purpose of this discussion is to lay a foundation so that we may better understand deviance, who is deviant, and why they are deviant. The chapter goes on to explore how deviance can be beneficial to society. Tasks In a new post, use the Reply button at the bottom of this page to…

You have noticed that the prices of things are going up. Will it stay this way? Are the concepts of Organic and Mechanical Solidarity useful for understanding some of the things happening around you, regarding the impacts of inflation, in your life or the lives of others you know? What of Anomie? Attached Files (PDF/DOCX):…

The purpose of this assignment is to help you gain a greater understanding of socialization and how it impacts each individual in society, and ultimately society overall. In doing this assignment, you will apply the concepts of what you have learned from all of the resources available to you for Chapter Four. The examination of…

Discussion Module 6: Scott, Domination and the Arts of Resistance Are you familiar with Domination and the Arts of Resistance from your everyday life? Or maybe you just, you know, saw someone do it. It wasn’t you. Honest. Use terms to tell us about what you know. Fun fact, when I created this picture using…

Discussion Module 4: Methods, a deviance research project that I might like to undertake, and what the issues might be Keep in mind, our topic is deviance research. Consider researching a particular deviant group, or activity that might be of interest to you. How would you go about it? What methodology would you choose? What…

Chapter 2 – Pick a Prompt – Option 1 – How Private Should Family Life Be? How much privacy should families have? At what point do other families and/or the state have the right to intervene? Chapter 2 – Weekly Readings Discussion Post (Required) This discussion board is for questions about or reactions to the…