Watch the first twenty-five minutes of this video (focus on the poem “Queer Theory, According to my Grandmother” by Richard Blanco- begins at 20:30 min) For your initial prompt: Include a personal reaction to the video (and poem). Must be 300 words.

Book Report Question: “What was learned during some of histories deadliest pandemic outbreakes: (Black Death 1347-1351, Russian Flu 1889-1890, Spanish Flu 1918-19, Asian Flu 1957-58, HIV/AIDS 1981-present) that can help in learning how to possibly research, prevent, eliminate, and vacinate the current COVID19 pandemic?” INSTRUCTIONS Introduction : (e.g who, what, why, when, and where) of…

While acknowledging that both nature and nurture play a role in determining human behavior, which one do you think has more of an influence? PResent the best evidence that you can to support one position or the other, using information from observations and experience, as well as what you’ve learned regarding the nature/nurture debate from…

essay explaining your views on what you consider to be a major social issue and its causes (social inequality, racial injustice, anti-intellectualism, social media, etc.). Within this essay, you should try to organize your thoughts about this issue and how we as sociologists can and should address it. For example, if you decide to focus…

For this task, you are to reflect on what your personal meaning or interpretation of the term “diversity” is. What does this word mean to you? How do you think this word applies to the society in which you live in? How do you think this word relates to working in a classroom Type your…

The title of Chapter 2 is: Seeing and Thinking Sociologically. The chapter builds on the material in Ch. 1 by providing further examples of how to use a “sociological imagination”. The examples at the start of the chapter (the Rwandan genocide) among others, are used to illustrate how individuals shape – and are shaped –…

1. According to Tilak, how do economists define a “public good?” What are the two main features? 2. Does Tilak believe that higher education is a public good? Why or why not? 3. List the 6 “noble” functions of higher education discussed by Tilak. Which do you see as the most significant? Why? 4. List…

Describe how the definition of the term race originated. How has the term changed over time? In your essay, also discuss how race has evolved as a social construction. Also, discuss how race impacts individuals and group experiences (prejudice and discrimination). Finally, discuss how race is embedded with social class.

Ritzer argues that consumerism is an increasingly large part of our daily lives. Based on what you now know about social institutions in our society, how might the increasing role of consumerism shape the likely future of nonprofit organizations? Instructions:Each paper will be a 1000-1500 word reflection on the material, discussion board and annotated bibliography.…

Complete an annotated bibliography using a minimum of 2 articles. You do not need to include the articles, just the citation. In general, provide the following information: What are the articles about? What were the main findings? How do these article help you to understand the material discussed in this section? What are the main…