by | Jun 20, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
1950s post-war life. Some people see it as the epitome as the American Dream (e.g., the availability of jobs, new suburban housing, and an overall feeling of national prosperity), while others critique it for promoting rigid gender roles, mindless consumption, deepening racial divides and limiting economic opportunities for minorities.
Either way, May’s historical analysis shows us that the suburbs, the renewed emphasis on family life, post WW II economic growth did not descend out of thin air. The mass migration of white Americans to new suburban communities was supported by government investment, new infrastructure in the form of highways, shopping malls, and neighborhoods, all of which were indicative of the USA’s post-war prosperity and an emphasis on mass consumption.
What aspects of 1950s and 1960s history did you find interesting and/or troubling?
Using May’s chapter, answer the following questions:
- What are some of the benefits of 1950s and 1960s Cold War U.S. society did you found interesting? (e.g., think about highways, shopping areas, upward mobility, affordability, etc)
- What are some of the negative consequences that you found particularly disturbing? (e.g., think about red-lining, white flight, decline of urban businesses, gender roles, closeted sexual identities, etc.)
- Do you have experiences (positive or negative) with suburban living and/or nuclear family structures? If so, how does May’s analysis help you contextualize and/or think differently about them?
Please use at least two key words and engage with May’s texts at length. Remember to conclude with an open-ended question on your first post. You’re posting two times on this thread!
by | Jun 20, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
For this particular thread, please locate and post an advertisement that you think lends itself to a discussion/analysis of the ways in which women’s (and other) bodies are enlisted to promote the beauty ideal and corporate capitalism, consumption, etc. Briefly tell us where you found the ad and who you think is its target audience.
Select ONE of the readings below that you want us to use as a framework:
- Shaw Lee, Chapter 4, “Inscribing Gender on the Body”
- Nomy Lamm, “Fat Revolution”
Think about the following questions as you locate (and maybe analyze?) your ad:
- Is this ad empowering? Or maybe not so much upon closer inspection?
- What is its underlying purpose? Product? Audience?
- What might this ad tell us about the relationship between corporate capitalism and women’s bodies?
- How might Shaw and Lee,and Nomy Lamm respond to this ad?
You are welcome to pose a specific question OR simply ask your peers how the article and its key terms lend insight (or challenge?) to the advertisement. Responders, I expect you to engage extensively with the text and the key terms to inform your analysis/opinion. You must use two (2) key terms or specific concepts from the required text to frame your analysis.
People who post first have dibs on what article they want to discuss. All articles need to be used at some point, so if you post later in the week, you’ll have to use the article/documentary that’s “left.” (We’ll have a couple of repeats, but that’s okay…)
Please note that posting an ad DOES NOT count as a post for this week. Everyone will have to engage extensively with at least two (2) different images/discussions on this thread.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you find!
by | Jun 18, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
- Identify the social issue/problem that you are most passionate about or want to improve as a social worker. Describe one or two goals for addressing the larger problem.
- Identify a policy that exists to address the social issue/problem.
- Determine if there is a gap in the way in which the policy serves the population it is intended for.
- Explain how you, as a social worker, could contribute to addressing the issue/problem through policy.
by | Jun 17, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
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Religion has had its ups and downs. Now that social media outlets have become more popular, people have more to say. Things like stereotyping, bias, racial profiling, are talked about in social media outlets for reasons like spreading awareness, support, or even bullying and racism. Media in general, have always used their platform to spread news whether their good or bad, to create stereotypes, whether their true or not. Personal opinions are most definitely fueled by social media outlets, regardless of their intentions. It most definitely affects how we view and understand religious beliefs because we are listening to someone talking about it. People join a religion for many reasons like family culture, support, help, etc. For many, religion brings cultural values, beliefs, ritual practices, meaning, and much more (Religion in Contemporary Society, 2017).
2. Religious profiling, like racial profiling, perpetuates negative stereotypes held by the public. In a recent Gallup poll, most Americans held an unfavorable view of Islam. Many state legislatures are considering anti-Sharia legislation that would come close to criminalizing the practice of Islam. American Muslims efforts to build mosques where their families and communities can gather have encountered protests, lawsuits, and even zoning law changes. Most disturbing, the FBI reports that there were over 1,500 hate crimes against Muslims between 2001 and 2009. The brutal murder of Shaima Alawadi, a mother of five, is only the most recent example. Our law enforcement agencies have a solemn responsibility to keep us safe. Nevertheless, religious profiling, like racial profiling, betrays our values without any benefit to our security. Instead of relying on stereotypes, law enforcement officials should focus on signs of actual criminal conduct. Furthermore, they should build solid and trusting relationships with American Muslims communitiesrelationships that will enable us to fight our common enemy. In todays society, stereotyping, bias, and racial profiling intersect with religion in that religion is often the cause of discriminatory stereotypes. For example, people who practice Islam often face discrimination because of false stereotypes about the religions connection to terrorism. Religion is also used to justify discriminatory behavior, such as how some Christians cite the Bible to discriminate against same-sex couples Religious profiling is also ineffective. Terrorists come from diverse backgrounds and, as law enforcement officials acknowledge, are aware of profiles and how to avoid them. As they comprise a miniscule fraction of any given religion or ethnicity, it is unlikely that programs focusing on entire communities will be successful in identifying terrorists. For example, there is no evidence that the NYPDs infiltration of mosques uncovered any terrorist plots that did not originate with the police themselves. Moreover, as with racial profiling, religious profiling alienates those profiled, in this case, American Muslims. This is a step backward for counterterrorism efforts, as the cooperation of Muslim communities has been crucial to foiling some 35 percent of recent terrorist plots.
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Currently, there are multiple ways in which religion intersects with stereotyping and bias. For the most part, these obstacles arise at times when the differences between community members are too challenging and require additional effort to overcome the problem. According to Maydell (2018), mass media is one of the key generators of stereotypical thinking and biased worldviews due to the magnitude of its force. Even a persons religious beliefs could be altered by the media if the required ideas are conveyed compellingly and in a rather persuasive manner. This intangible agenda helps the media control how certain societal cohorts are portrayed and perceived. Irrespective of a persons outlook on certain sensitive topics, they could become a victim of prejudice and firmly delivered lies or misconceptions.
The first example of how mass media operates bias and dishonesties to address religion is the level of treatment received by minorities. According to Shamilishvili (2019), religious minorities are practically enslaved by stereotypes because different roles in society are rather hard to break or amend when they intertwine with religious convictions. This is a significant problem for the contemporary community because it forces people to remain unaware and only pick one side when looking at ethical and socio-economic dilemmas. A similar idea is also covered in Luqiu and Yangs (2018) article, where the authors addressed the imminent power of mass media in terms of covering terrorism or association with a certain group. In China, for instance, Islam is often displayed as a threatening religion in order to maintain domestic social stability (Luqiu & Yang, 2018). Thus, mass media could be utilized to oppress followers of specific religions in order to give more power to the local government.
by | Jun 17, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
Answer the following questions using concepts and lessons from class. The use of outside scholarly resources (articles, books, etc) will be rewarded but is not required. The recommended length per answer is 300 words. Keep use of the first-person voice to a minimum. Use APA style for all citations and Works cited (see APA Style Guide on Canvas).
1) Which of the the major theorists we have covered so far (Durkheim, Weber, and Marx) do you think is most useful for helping us understand the big issues and challenges of the present today? Provide at least one contemporary issue and one aspect of their theories in your answer.
2) Durkheim was one of the first to consider suicide as a result of collective, social factors. Do you think this is still valid today, in which it is primarily viewed as an individual, even biological problem? What might be done to reduce suicide by addressing social and cultural components?
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CITATION HELP
Some resources for you if you are unfamiliar with these citation styles are as follows:
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I also enclose a citation generator for APA- just make sure to double check the end product if you use it:
I hope this assists you all in writing your assignments!
by | Jun 16, 2022 | APA 7th edition, Social Science - Sociology
Topic 1: Rite of Passage
A rite of passage is an event that marks a person’s progress from one status to another. It is a universal phenomenon which can show anthropologists what social hierarchies, values and beliefs are important in specific cultures. Rites of passage are often ceremonies surrounding events such as other milestones are considered important rites of passage for persons of their respective religions.s within puberty, coming of age, marriage and death. Initiation ceremonies such as baptism, confirmation and bar or bat Mitzva
