Category: Sociology

In your textbook (SOC by Jon Witt) read chapter 8 thoroughly. Focus on the Educational portion only. Using examples, specifics and analysis, answer the following questions: 1Compare and contrast University Heights to Fieldston School. Describe each campus, and critically analyze Melanies situation. After your written analysis, apply the following quote (pg. 172): Education, beyond all…

This assignment will assess your skills and knowledge about: Explaining why sociology has emerged. Describing sociological perspectives and their alignment to current social factors. Examining the different theorist/theories associated with the discipline of sociology. Assignment Information Based on the reading of this unit and your own understanding, answer the following: From your perspective, have the…

The topic is going to be “Society’s educational system” Please see instructions attached as pdf file. As well as 3 different readings. Please only use 2 different sources. The textbook being used in this course is : Lareau, Annette (2011). Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life 2nd edition, University of California Press, Berkley. ISBN-13:…

In recent years, there have been several infectious diseases to garner public and medical attention for various reasons (Ebola, TB, Whooping cough, Measles, Mumps, and SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 to name a few). In addition, debates about mandated immunizations are growing with some arguing that individuals should have the right to choose whether to get vaccines.…

After reading the Michello article about inequities in education comment on whether you agree or disagree with some of the statements made. How does your view of public education in NYC compare with your educational experience. Did you attend public school, private school, attend outside of NYC, attend outside the USA? How would you assess…

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VIDEO DISCUSSION I We will watch the videos below in class. Answer the questions: 1. What were the videos about? How do the videos depict the concept of race as a social construct rather than a biological fact? Identify instances where societal perceptions of race are questioned or deconstructed. 2. In what ways do the…

Sociology of Love/ First Paper Assignment Deb Cohan, Ph.D. Interview Project The purpose of this interview project is to give you the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding about issues related to love from the perspective of another person. When thinking about whom you want to interview, you may want to consider what issues you…

Assignment Overview The Midterm Synthesis is an opportunity to step back and reflect on how your thinking has changed so far in this course. Rather than focusing on individual chapters, you will connect ideas across multiple weeks to explain how sociology has reshaped the way you understand personal problems and social issues. Your goal is…

L.O.V.E. Film Analysis Framework ES 384 is entitled Interracial Sex and Marriage through Film, but I find it horrible that LOVE is completely left out of the title. In order to bring love back into the discussion, I want us to use this L.O.V.E. Framework when analyzing the films we watch in this class. In…