Social Problems in the News: Defunding Police Departments During the protests that began in Minneapolis and spread across the U.S. in Spring 2020 “defund the police” became a national topic after it was one of the slogans that was used by the protesters. For some...
Short Paper: Theoretical Perspectives Throughout the course so far, you have read about the three different theoretical perspectives and how the perspectives can be applied to social issues. In this assignment you will summarize the theoretical perspectives and start to think about how to apply it...
Educational Experiences In this journal entry you will reflect on your educational experiences. First you will think about educational inequality: how schools are funded and programs that are put into place to help reduce inequality. Then you will reflect on your experience in higher education...
Topic Selection In this milestone you will select a social problem for your final project. Outline a social problem in the United States you may want to refer to your journal entry, “What is the Biggest Social Problem in the U.S.?” or you may select...
The theory manuscript should meet the standard of the theory chapter in the thesis or publishable theory manuscript. Each student will write a 10-15 page research report. The paper must include: an introduction to the communication theory being examined (to include a...
Social Problems in the News: Healthcare Access in the United States For your initial post, find a news article published within the last year that discusses the healthcare system in the U.S. Consider looking at the following sources listed below. If you select a different...
REFLECTION MEMOS: Each Wednesday you will turn in a reflection memo, with your personal reactions to the course material. You should use this exercise as an opportunity to integrate course material with your own life and experiences, and for you to give me feedback on...
Perceptions of Alcohol and Other Drugs Use the United States In this journal entry you will reflect on how perceptions of alcohol and other drug use in the United States. You will also explore social norms regarding alcohol and other drugs. Finally you will reflect...
In this journal entry you will reflect on what you think is the biggest social problem we face in the United States. In the readings and resources in this module you have read and watched about different types of social problems and how sociologists theorize...
For your initial post, find a news article published within the last year that discusses economic inequality. If you select a different source than one listed below, remember to include a PDF of the article instead of a link to ensure your peers can view...