Based on the documentary “The New Scramble for Africa” discuss in depth the ongoing political -economic (PE) relationships between France and its former colonies – francophone African countries and the contrasting views about the economic relationships that China (PRC) and some African countries have. Provide three specific examples to support your discussion
Supreme Court Responsiveness to Public Opinion ” Please respond to the following: Take a position on whether or not you believe the Supreme Court is responsive to public opinion. Examine the extent to which public opinion should affect Supreme Court decisions. Support your response with at least three (3) examples of the perceived effects of […]
I’m stuck on a Sociology question and need an explanation. Focusing on Du Bois, discuss the reasons why perspectives of oppressed groups are able to give the kinds of critical insights necessary for social change. Book is : Allan, Kenneth. (2014). The Social Lens: An Invitation to Social and Sociological Theory. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. […]
I’m working on a sociology question and need support to help me learn. Khan & Fisher Ch. 2, Eszter Hargittai’s study of internet skills/usage among college students Define operationalization, and explain why operationalization is such an important element of study design to consider when assessing the results of a study you’re reading. How did Eszter Hargittai operationalize socioeconomic status in her study, and why might that be a better measure than simply asking students for their income or their family’s income? Khan & Fisher Ch. 5, Fisher’s Activism, Inc. What is an IRB, and why is obtaining IRB approval important for research involving human subjects? In the specific case of Fisher’s study, why did IRB approval turn out to be a savior rather than just a bureaucratic hassle – i.e. what inappropriate requests did IRB requirements allow her to turn down? Khan & Fisher Ch. 4, Shamus Khan’s study of an elite boarding school Khan informed all his subjects of his status as a researcher. Do you think this caused reactive effects among his subjects? In answering this question, be sure you define “reactive effects” and explain why Khan calls informed consent a “process” rather than an “event.” Khan & Fisher Ch. 8, Brown & Ferree’s work on pronatalist messages in British media Jessica Brown describes her study as having a “largely inductive research design.” Define inductive and deductive research and give two examples of how Brown & Ferree’s study evolved in an inductive manner.
End of Chapter Exercises Toolkit Exercises 1.1 and 1.2 At the end of Chapter 1 in Cawsey et al. there are student exercises that I would like for you to complete so as to facilitate a discussion of Chapter 1 content and to convey to me that you understand the essential principles/content of the chapter. […]
Due Mon 06/24/2019by 2 PM EST Objective for this week: Social work policy centers on attending to a client’s needs; however, certain organizational policies and constraints can dictate how such services are delivered. In a child welfare agency, are all mothers with young children eligible to receive aid? In a job placement agency, would lack […]
A Sociological Perspective of Current Events The implications of sociological analysis are endless when one opens the morning newspaper or views news channels, news websites and other media platforms. This assignment is meant to get you thinking about how sociological analysis can add insight to everyday situations and our comprehension of current events. It will […]
