Talcott Parsons sought to explain how social order is possible when human beings are naturally inclined toward “optimization of gratification” (acting selfishly). How well does Parsons’ theory of structural functionalism solve the problem of social order? Be sure in your essay, while answering this question, you: Analyze Parsons’ conceptualization of the action system. Evaluate Parsons’ […]

Part 1:  World War II, Eugenics, and Forgotten Ellis Island This discussion board has two threaded discussions. Select one and write a semi-formal response with a thesis statement, evidence, and significance explained clearly. Then, respond to any instructor feedback and post on two other students’ discussion boards who answered a question different from the one […]

Discuss the imprint terrorism has had on policing. Outline the rules that govern police interrogations and confessions.  Using a U.S. Supreme Court precedent that you have read or locate on  your own, provide two examples of police acting improperly or infringing  a suspect’s Constitutional rights in obtaining a confession. Make  certain to cite the cases. […]

I’m working on a sociology question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn. https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241ze Watch the video Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Adichie, and then write a discussion post addressing the topic of the “single stories” that exist today. Start by briefly defining what is meant by the term “a […]