******NO PLAGIARISM WILL BE TOLERATED. PROPER SPELLING AND GRAMMAR IS REQUIRED. QUALITY WORK. IF NOT FOLLOWED WILL RESULT IN WITHDRAWAL********

ASA format. 12 point font double spaced. 1 page for each reading minimum.

4 total readings. 4 pages. 4 separate quotes. Each reading on separate page.

Reading theory is challenging, to say the least. It often requires multiple readings, “googling” terms you do not understand, and a general tenacity that can be difficult to muster. Journaling will help with this.

Directions:

1. Read the requiring readings:
   

   1.) Durkheim – Mechanical and Organic Solidarity

   2.) Durkheim – What is a Social Fact?

   3.) Durkheim – Anomic Suicide

   4.) Durkheim- The Human Meaning of Religion

2. After you have read the piece, identify with a quote that you believe best summarizes the main argument, or one of the main arguments, of each piece.
3. Title your journal entry with the author and title of the reading.
4. Type the quote you chose at the top.
5. Explain why you think this quote best summarizes the argument. This means you will write—in your own words— a paragraph or two on how you understand the piece and how the quote reflects that understanding.

Here is an assessment on Leadership Style. Please take this assessment and provide an analysis of the results. How does this relate to you? How does your style impact the technological tools that you will use as a leader? How would you use your style to lead your organization?

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/leadership-style-quiz.htm

Your main post must be two to three substantive paragraphs (350+ total words) and include at least one APA-formatted external citation/reference.

Your posts should be substantive, demonstrate independent thought relevant to the topic, and encourage continued discussion. Please avoid simply repeating previous posts and agreeing. Provide supporting evidence for your ideas and opinions through the use of personal or work examples, relevant articles or websites, or concepts covered in the week’s readings.

Hello, I am requesting assistance with writing four (4) essays that are 400-500 words each, APA Style with one reference. Below you will see the essay choices under each unit. Any other questions I can answer or the following are instructions. Thanks.

Four Writing Assignments

Each unit examination includes a written component. The writing assignments give students the opportunity to demonstrate a level of subject mastery beyond the objective unit examinations, which re ects his/her ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply his/ her knowledge.

Writing assignments are judged on the quality of the response. Word count is NOT one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to writing assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit writing assignments that are each 400-500 words (1-2 pages) per question.

Plagiarism

All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook.

Plagiarism consists of taking and using the ideas, writings or inventions of another, without giving credit to that person and presenting it as one’s own. This is an offense that the university takes very seriously. An example of a correctly prepared written response may be found by visiting the Coast Connection student portal. You can nd this in the portal by clicking on Student Resources and thenWriting Basics.

Citation Styles

The majority of your response should be your own original writing based on what you have learned from the textbook. However, students may also use outside materials if applicable. Be sure to provide a citation and a reference for any materials used, including the required textbook. The following points are designed to help you understand how to provide proper citations and references for your work:

•Sources are listed in two places.

The first, a citation, is briefly listed within your answer. This includes identifying information that directs the reader to your list of references at the end of your writing assignment.

The second, a reference, is at the end of your work in the list of references section.

All sources cited should follow APA style and provide enough identifying information so that the reader can access the original material.

Please utilize/reference the following textbook:

Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials

Diana Kendall, 2018

Cengage

ISBN.13: 978-1-337-10965-9

UNIT #1

You only need to select one question from the list below:

1. Compare and contrast the perspectives of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber regarding conflict and social change.
2. Compare and contrast the functionalist perspectives on culture with the conflict perspectives.
3. Explain the process of gender socialization and racial socialization, including when they occur and the types and forms of messages that are involved.

UNIT #2

You only need to select one question from the list below:

1. How is global poverty related to key human development issues such as life expectancy, health, education, and literacy? Elaborate on your answer.
2. Describe the four major goals of punishment: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation. Analyze how the term “punishment” differs from the term “corrections” in terms of how criminal behavior is handled.
3. Erik Wright has written on Marx’s view of social stratification. Examine Wright’s criticisms of Marx. Identify and describe Wright’s model of stratification based on the work of Marx.

UNIT #3

You only need to select one question from the list below:

1. Describe the frustration-aggression hypothesis and the symbolic interactionist theory of prejudice.
2. Describe the unique historical experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and examine how these experiences have shaped their life in contemporary America.
3. Describe recent patterns in cohabitation, including the prevalence of cohabitation, the relative impact of cohabitation on marital success, and which people are most likely to cohabit. Define the term “domestic partnership” as part of your response.

UNIT #4

You only need to select one question from the list below:

1. Describe the political opportunity theory of social movements. Identify its limitations and highlight its significance in the study of social movements.
2. Examine the symbolic interactionist perspective on the social construction of illness.
3. Compare and contrast the following political systems in global perspective: monarchy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and democracy.

To summarize our lesson on the biology of the mind in a quote: “everything psychological is rooted in biology.” The brain is an organ in the same way that your heart and lungs are organs. Thus, just as your lungs provide the capacity to breathe, your brain provides the capacity for mental activity and behavior. However, the above quote begs the larger question: to what extent is our behavior the result of biological forces, such as our genetic makeup, and to what extent is our behavior the result of culture and socialization, such as from parents, peers, and media? The answer to this question leads us to a familiar debate in psychology: the nature vs. nurture debate.

The nature vs. nurture debate is perhaps no better encapsulated than in discussions of gender differences. That is, how different are men and women, and among the differences that do exist, are they a product of nature, nurture, or both? The resounding conclusion that your textbook authors make is that both are important and influence each other in dynamic ways. Nevertheless, in some facets of life, differences between people, and in our case men and women, seem more heavily derived from nature as opposed to nurture (and vice versa).

Gender differences fascinate us, and studying them is potentially beneficial. For example, many researchers have observed that women carry on conversations more readily to build relationships, while men talk more to give information and advice (Tannen, 2001). But again, psychologically as well as biologically, women and men are overwhelmingly similar. Whether female or male, we learn to walk at about the same age. We experience the same sensations of light and sound. We feel the same pangs of hunger, desire, and fear. We exhibit similar overall intelligence and well-being.

For this written assignment, I want you to take a stance on many big questions surrounding gender differences. First, do you believe men and women are more similar or different? Provide examples to build your case. Second, to what extent do these similarities and differences derive from nature, nurture, or both? Provide examples to build your case. Finally, how does learning gender roles (e.g., from parents, peers, media, or others) shape the opportunities men and women have to resist acting in line with their gender roles? When constructing your response incorporate at least 1 of the following gender theories we discussed in our lecture slides: social learning theory, social exchange theory, or gender-schema theory. Please complete your response in accordance with the guidelines in the syllabus.

STOP!!! READ!! THERE ARE 4 TASKS, READ EACH SECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING!

Class, in the interest of completing your written assignment “Comparing factors that lead to underdevelopment” or the Week 8 Assignment, I am providing the following changes for the Week 6 Discussion:

OPTION 1 FOR WEEK 6: STUDENTS DO YOU NEED SOME REAL TIME TO WORK ON THE WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT PAPER???

O If you are conducting literature searches and gathering sound academic information on the Week 8 written assignment, I want you to continue these efforts. You need not answer the Week 6 Discussion questions, instead you will do the following: 1) Provide DETAILED COMMENTS on the progress you are making, including sources that you are checking (Strayer library, Webtext, World Bank reports etc.); and 2) DISCUSS at least THREE FACTORS that you chose from the Week 8 Assignment List of Factors 3) How are these factors associated with the two developing countries you have selected?

CAUTION! Post your own comments class, do not simply copy someone else’s comments or research strategies concerning your Week 8 assignment. DO YOU OWN WORK!

OR

OPTION 2: NO EXTRA TIME NEEDED FOR WEEK 8 ASSGN. YOUR RESEARCH IS ON POINT!!! If you are comfortable with where you are in terms of researching/drafting your Week 8 assignment, please proceed to READ and ANSWER substantively the following Discussion question (once you have read the Webtext and viewed the lecture information).

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

“Education.” Please respond to the following:

Based on the lecture and Webtext materials, address the following:

Outline the most significant obstacles to obtaining an education in developing countries. Suggest at least Two (2) reasons why education should be a priority in the developing world. Next, discuss in DETAIL significant overall strategies – aside from building more schools – that those in leadership positions in developing countries may use in order to help their people escape poverty through education. NOTE! Students who choose OPTION 2 should provide substantive comments in the Week 6 discussion. A few sentences are not sufficient, please provide ample content in your responses.

NOTE!!!! ALL STUDENTS SHOULD RESPOND TO ANOTHER STUDENT:

3) Please respond to at least one (1) post from your peers (regardless of OPTION you choose ).

4) WEEK 6 INSTRUCTOR INSGHTS OPTIONAL: it is fine if you review and comment.

Education is one of the most crucial aspects of human survival, growth and development in developing and developed nations. Although educational opportunities have improved significantly in many developing countries over the past three decades, much, much more must be done. The education of girls impacts every aspect of the growth of a nation, yet too many girls are still subject to under education, early marriage or forced labor well before adulthood–denying their chances for independent and a sustainable quality of life. Please REVIEW this short video, discuss the key points and, post your comments (if you like).

Professor G. Royal-Smith

Watch VideoGirl’s Education in Developing Countries

User: n/a – Added: 3/9/15

YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihuZNDuM3g8

AND respond to this post directly:

Norberto

RE: Week 6 Discussion

Professor and class,

I have just completed 8 chapters of this week’s Web text and listened to the lecture. Reading about things like how a fifth grader cannot read any better than a first grader is obviously not a good thing. Things like teachers not showing up for work, or children saying that they are bored going to school.

In my opinion, a parent should never allow a kid to make certain decisions, such as whether or not to stay in school.

I am glad that I got to the 8th chapter in the Web Text. It reads that in Taiwan, it is mandatory that children complete 9 years of school. Less chance of having illiterate people. It gave us a reminder that this can lower the mortality rate.

In my opinion, the government can have an influence in what education decisions a parent makes when a child is under 18. Which now leads me into the video I just watched, which states that 70% of people in poverty are women and girls.

I think that it is horrible that a girl of say 16, is forced to marry a guy who is say 30.

In my opinion, someone who is still a kid should not have a kid of her own. Obviously some governments do not agree with that opinion.

I also think that a guy who is 30 years old has no business being with a girl who is still a girl.

I agree with that video, education can help stop certain things from happening.