...The main argument Mills made in the first chapter of “Sociological Imagination” is the connection between individual experiences in daily life and changes in social structure. The sociological imagination is a mental ability that enables us to see this connection. Mills also suggests that seeing the distinction “between ‘the personal troubles of milieu’ and ‘the public issues of social structure” is the essential tool of the sociological imagination. Only when we clearly distinguish personal troubles and public issues can we see the connection between individuals’ experiences and social structures. Personal troubles are private problems that can be explained by personal characteristics; public issues are problems of collective concern. Mills used unemployment as an example to illustrate the differences between the two. He said, “In a city of 100,000, only one is unemployed, that is his personal trouble…in a nation of 50 million employees, 15 million people are unemployed, that is an issue” (Mills, 1959). We may feel empathy when we read this example as we are experiencing an economic recession. Last Friday’s headline story of New York Times (“Jobless Rate Hits 7.2%, a 16-Year High”) reports the unemployment rate rapidly increased from 2007 to 2008, from 4.9% to 7.2%. The number of unemployed people increased to 11.1 million at the end of 2008. This news story interprets the recent unemployment crisis as a public issue, as do most other observers. Politicians, economists, and...
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...Course Syllabus Sociology 100 Introduction to Sociology Course Start Date: Course End Date: Cohort: SF02FYS1 Facilitator Information Your Name aarono’brien@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) (510)274-5261 (PST) Facilitator Availability I encourage you to post questions in the OLS forums, which I check at least once a day. You can also reach me by phone any day from 10am through 8pm. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom. Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where you may ask questions between class meetings. It has read-and-write access for everyone. Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Learning-Team-A, B, C, D, E and F: These six Learning...
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...Introduction to Sociology SOC101 Summer 2014 Muntasir Masum NAC 914 LIBRARY RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT Scholarly papers require scholarly resources. This library assignment will help you identify and locate scholarly resources related to your paper topic. In this assignment, you will use the library databases to locate academic journal articles in sociology on the topics you select from the list below. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY These skills include: • • • When you have completed this assignment, you will have enhanced the skills necessary to successfully locate, obtain and use scholarly resources found through the library. You will also have a start on your essay, which is due later in the term. creating successful keyword searches to find resources for your topic; using databases to find relevant articles for your topic; and, assessing the scholarly nature of a resource. Identify a topic for your essay using the lists below – this will be the same list from which you will choose your research paper topic. Pick one topic from column A and one topic from column B, and study the work in that area (for example, race and education). You may choose any combination. A Race Age Gender Immigration B Social Movements Health Poverty Crime This assignment is an annotated bibliography containing five peer-reviewed sociology journal articles on your topic. Submit this annotated bibliography (it should be about one page, single-spaced) to www.schoology.com, before noon on Monday, June...
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...Summary Sociological inquiry is a scientific activity to acquire valid and precise knowledge of our observable social world and to increase our understanding of our social groups and ourselves. Its main focus is to test or verify a hypothesis. It involves having a scientific and theoretical perspective about aspect of the social world the sociologist is studying. The sociologist follow basic procedures such as defining the research problem and reviewing related literature, formulating the hypothesis, planning the research design, gathering the data, analyzing the data, formulating the conclusion, checking and verifying the results and communicating the findings Social research entails either qualitative or quantitative methods. Qualitative methods of research include participant observation, field study, historical method, life history, and case study. Quantitative method, on the other hand, make use of statistics and mathematics in studying social behavior. Social surveys and experiments fall under this search. There is also the feminist research approach, which uses constructed and the product of social and cultural relations. Research also has ethical concerns; the researcher must assume responsibility for their research procedures and findings. Certain types of behavior patterns are required for sociological inquiry. Among these are a good grasp of the basic premises of their liberalism. A question that has nagged sociologists is whether or not to be directly involved...
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...Degree, D.B.A. David F. Black, B.A., M.B.A., C.D.P. Dr. Cliff Butler Argosy University/Seattle March 11, 2013 © Abstract This paper provides a summary review of B7312, Cultural Marketing Online Argosy Module I, a comparison of two different definitions of culture (Webster) (CARLA). An additional element of contrasting these two definitions is also provided. The overview provides discussion points for the classes of March 7th & 18th, 2013 or sooner as defined by Dr. Butler. Perspectives This paper is submitted in partial fulfillment of the B7312 Course Module I Assignment 1 for the Cultural Marketing Online Course Class on March 7, 2013, B7312, Spring II, 2013, Dr. Cliff Butler, AU-Seattle. Summary of Assignment This student is to write a talking-points paper for the selected definitions of culture as outlined in B7312 Cultural Marketing. After the two out of hundreds (Kluckholn) (CARLA) of cultural definitions are selected, this Doctoral candidate is to compare and contrast them. For this paper, the two selected definitions are from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary(Webster) and the University of Minnesota's Center for Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA). The review then concludes with a summary of perspectives discussed in Discussion Points. Brief Discussion Point - Two Different Definitions of Culture The following...
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...Therapist, and other social workers, and correctional staff work with the sex offenders to deal with sociological, and psychological problems such as deviance, and lack of empathy. For the program to be able to function it requires therapist, as well as the cooperation of correctional staff, and government official. The SOTMP program also requires an annually amount of two million, six hundred thirteen thousand, two hundred and forty-one, annually to function (Hetz et al, 2003). Besides dealing with the sociological, psychological problems of the sex offender the program also needs to educate the participants on how to properly behave in society, as well as some form of education that can help them function in...
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...Crime and Punishment sect. 00002 | Racial Profiling | Negative effects of race on law enforcement | Presented to Dr. Gina De Iaco | Presented by Lara Ipekian 1228828 | 11/7/2014 | | Abstract Practicing racism is the act of discriminating due to different pigmentation of skin color or culture. Racial profiling is when a person of legal authority uses their racist prejudices on a civilian while making decisions. It is hypothesized that racial minorities of a population are judged prior to knowing details about the case due to the color of their skin. There are numerous researchers who have provided enough information in order to prove that racial profiling is still an issue for either juror, policeman or any other figure of legal status. Studies show that minorities are treated unfairly in court and on the roads since the first gun law. Introduction The following dissertation will be discussing the issue of unequal distribution of law enforcement in correlation to racism. It is an atrocity that a horrible mentality created centuries ago is still being used against ethnicities in the 21st century. All races should be considered as equal to one another, whether white, black, yellow or even purple. We, humans, share the same planet. Under our skin, we share identical functioning. Somewhere between our pigmentation and our culture we have lost our rationality. For some reason, the media exposes more crime from minorities, creating prejudice. It is important...
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...to determine the best ways and/or areas to sell a product. This goal is the same whether you are trying to sell in your home country or in a foreign country. The following are five steps that are important to any international marketing plan: (pg227) 1) Economic and demographic – General data on the growth in the economy, inflation, business cycle trends and the like. 2) Cultural, sociological and political climate – A general noneconomic review of conditions affecting the divisions business. 3) Overview of market conditions – A detailed analysis of market conditions. 4) Summary of the technological environment – A summary of the state-of-the-art technology as it relates to the divisions business. 5) Competitive situations – A review of competitors sales revenues, methods of market segmentation, products and apparent strategies on an international scope. It is important to remember the culture you are trying to penetrate. Do women talk to strange men? Are they allowed to talk to strange men? Will a man provide information to a woman if the woman is performing the survey? It is important to have someone from the local culture work with you to obtain the data you need for a thorough market analysis. International Marketing Mistakes The article I found is written by a consultant, Azaz Motiwala, for Ikon which is a Marketing company in India. This article points out the top ten mistakes companies make when thinking about going overseas. All of the mistakes...
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....................................... 1 Background and Purpose of the Study...................................................................... 3 Statement of the Problem .......................................................................................... 6 Significance of the Study ........................................................................................... 7 Limitations ................................................................................................................ 8 Background of the Field Setting ............................................................................. 10 Definition of Terms ................................................................................................. 12 Summary ................................................................................................................. 13 Chapter 2......................................................................................................................... 14 REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND HYPOTHESES................................................. 14 Historical Perspective – Emotion and Intelligence ................................................ 14 Does Emotional Intelligence Exist?.................................................................... 17 Emotion and Human Resource Development...
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...health, medical, military and penal institutions, the Internet, and the role of social activity in the development of scientific knowledge. The range of social scientific methods has also expanded. Social researchers draw upon a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques. The linguistic and cultural turns of the mid-twentieth century led to increasingly interpretative, hermeneutic, and philosophic approaches to the analysis of society. Conversely, recent decades have seen the rise of new analytically, mathematically and computationally rigorous techniques, such as agent-based modelling and social network analysis.[4][5] Sociology should not be confused with various general social studies courses which bear little relation to sociological theory or social science research methodology. Careers in Sociology If you are at all interested in making sociology your career, you need to check out Careers in Sociology by W. Richard Stephens, Jr. |...
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...Methods and ethics This dissertation will be both literature based, looking at research that has been conducted by other researchers (Jesson et al, 2011:17), as well as also using primary and secondary research. The literature based element of the dissertation will be focusing on already existing literature that outlines and describes the justifications of the prison system. There are several useful resources, in the form of academic textbooks, journal articles, newspaper articles and internet resources that can be used to analyse the justifications of prison, and the problems that come with trying to achieve all these objectives in one institution. Secondary research, which “involves the summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing...
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...Nursing practice 711.1.1-04, 06, 1.2-07, 2.2-09 (2006) | | |Help on this Page | |Directions | | | |SUBDOMAIN 711.1 - USING INFORMATION GATHERING TO IMPROVE NURSING PRACTICE | |SUBDOMAIN 711.2 - NURSING & OTHER RELEVANT THEORIES | | | |Competency 711.1.1: Internet Searches - The graduate can conduct Internet and database searches and critique and evaluate | |articles/materials acquired from these searches. | |Competency 711.1.2: Incorporate Data Into Practice - The graduate can use articles/materials acquired from Internet and database| |searches to improve nursing practice. ...
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...potentially useful source of secondary data, if used cautiously. Official statistics have a number of apparent advantages to the sociological researcher. Firstly, they are relatively cheap and readily available. Government statistics are published annually; they provide data on crime across the whole of the UK and also provide insight into regional differences in crime. As such, official statistics can thus be regarded as providing a good starting point for researchers. Also, official statistics enable sociologists to make comparisons over time and between different parts of the country and between different types of area, e.g. rural/urban. For positivist sociologists (following Durkheim’s method), official crime statistics can be seen as providing a measure of crime which is representative, reliable and valid. Official statistics thus provide a true picture of the extent and nature of crime. Of course, those who support the use of official statistics – such as Roger Matthews and many other sociologists interested in influencing policy would recognise that crime statistics can be heavily criticised. However, those supporting the use of official statistics argue that the deficiencies of official statistics can be minimized by using self-report studies and victim surveys. The government conducted British Crime Survey (BCS), for example, is an annual survey of people who have been victims of crime. By comparing this source with other official statistics, a more accurate estimate...
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...Alternative Dispute Resolution The case of Fulcher vs, 24 Hour Fitness Tinisha Johnson Professor Shannon Allen Law 531 When a business is sued by a current or former employee, customer or other third party that business can either take that case to trial or try to solve the issue by going through an alternative dispute resolution process or ADR. By addressing grievances through ADR a business will be able to solve the matter in a mutual agreeable way that save money and time. Also it reduces the risk of negative public scrutiny or loss of public trust or reputation. Here I will discuss the case of Fulcher vs 24 Hour Fitness. I will discuss the difference between the processes of going to trail versus dealing with the issue through an ADR, the cost benefits of solving issues through ADR. I will also recommend an ADR that would best fit the situation 24 Hour Fitness is one of the most known largest fitness chains. The company is privately owned and currently has employees 18,000 employee within the US and Philippines. The company is currently based in San Ramon, California. In July of 2010 the company was sued for race and gender violations. The suit that was filed in the Alameda County Superior Court by Raoul Fulcher a former employee of the company. Fulcher alleges that the company engages in a practice of discrimination against its minority and female employees by denying them deserved promotions with the company. The case was filed in July 2010 and there has...
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...Knowledge Area Module I: Principles of Societal Development Student: Michael Moore Michael.Moore@waldenu.edu Program: PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences Specialization: Leadership and Organizational Change KAM Assessor: Dr. Javier Fadul Javier.fadul@waldenu.edu Faculty Mentor: Dr. Javier Fadul Javier.fadul@waldenu.edu Walden University February 5, 2011 ABSTRACT Breadth This Knowledge Area Module (KAM) broadens common knowledge of societal and cultural development by looking beyond economic and conflict theories for understanding other positions regarding social advancement. The Breadth Component studies societal and cultural development in terms of evolutionary, cyclical, and fundamentalist theories and demonstrates why it is important to looking beyond the popularly accepted knowledge about social development represented by economic and conflict theory. This approach provides a more robust generalization that more adequately describes social advancement, and concludes that classical researchers did not consider leadership as a social segment to be studied, that influences societal and cultural development. Leadership understanding of societal and cultural development is critical for enabling them to lead positive social change. ABSTRACT Depth The Depth section compares modern research in societal and cultural development to the theories of classical researchers in order to further develop the findings of the classical study, and to determine if leadership...
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