APA (edition "APA 7") Social Sciences

The McDonaldization of Society

In the later part of the 20th century, fast-food industries rose to prominence across the United States, including the McDonald’s hamburger chain. As part of fast-food production came the standardization of quality and processes. This, coupled with the repetition of tasks employees performed, delivered a uniformed taste and customer experience across all fast-food franchises. Customers …

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APA (edition "APA 7") Social Sciences

social advocacy

Students will write three questions raised by the readings.  The questions can include questions of clarification and context.  Students can also post questions of concern or disagreement about the content from the week’s readings. (Video) Campbell, J. R, (2018, January 30) Five Steps to Becoming an Advocate , TEDxAdelaidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIo31mMB4P

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APA (edition "APA 7") Social Sciences

Environmental Justice

For this reflection, discuss how the narratives in Braiding Sweetgrass compare to, illustrate, diverge from the principles in one or more of the academic environmental justice readings we looked at in this class. Grading Rubric Critical analysis (4pts) These reflections are an opportunity to make meaning of the concept of environmental justice within your own …

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APA (edition "APA 6") Social Sciences

Crime prevention and control

Applying material from item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological contributions to our understanding of crime prevention and control.Item B: Societies attempt to prevent and control crime in various ways. These may range from simple prevention strategies to tough punishments aimed at deterring would-be offenders. They may also include policies to tackle the underlying cause …

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ASA Social Sciences

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Sociological Journal                the Sociological Journal offers students the opportunity to write about connections between their own lives (including our larger social world) and sociological concepts interrogated in class. Students will write a total of THREE responses to the prompts below. Please address the entire prompt and make sure …

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theoretical perspectives

Select ONE of the major social institutions covered (Family, Education, Religion, Politics/Law, Economy, or Health). Discuss any TWO theoretical perspectives (Symbolic Interactionism, Rational Choice, Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, or Feminism) and what they would examine in regards to that institution. Provide a detailed paragraph or two with your answer.

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APA (edition "APA 6") Social Sciences

Discussion question

This is discussion question: Investigate and create a list of both informal and formal deviance (things that were/are against the law as well as those against social norms). Identify at a solution/technique/action that was used both historically and used in modern times, to control/react to the deviant behavior you listed. Discuss what the differences are …

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