The concepts prejudice, discrimination, and racism are frequently used interchangeably. Explain the difference between them, and why its important that we apply them correctly. Please cite an example of why this distinction is important. Additionally, explain which of these concepts you find most interesting and why?

Overview In this assignment, you will explore elements of predictive policing. You will research a crime map of either your own city, a major city nearby, or any major city of your choice and explore other crime databases that are available. Analysts use this data for many purposes including identifying crime patterns to make your…

Overview In the previous module, you learned about active citizenship, including the rights and duties of active citizens. In this assignment, you will use the same skills to research and examine a social movement and an affiliated interest group. While you will research both the social movement and an affiliated interest group in this assignment,…

Answer each prompt in 250 words or more: prompt a: In this discussion, you will explore the generational gap in law enforcement. Include the following in your initial post: Would you argue that there are differences in approaches to police work based on generational differences? Consider how changes in recruitment, retention, or training affect the…

Assignment: Exploring Education through a Sociological Lens The objective of this assignment is to analyze education in society from various sociological perspectives. Select two sociological perspectives from the following list: Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Conflict Theory and Feminist Theory. You will use each perspective to examine education’s role, functions, inequalities, and implications for social structure and…

One of the aims of this course is for students to develop their research paper writing skills. It is recommended that you pick a paper topic early in the course, develop a bibliography, and read the materials in it. This will enable you to decide which sociologists and scholars you agree with and where you…

Please select from any ONE of the following questions below to answer. Make sure you answer all components of the question you select. What other factors are associated with a higher risk of suicide for some adolescents and young adults? How does the intersection of gender, gender expression, orientation, race, and social class contribute to…

This assignment fulfills the Global Perspectives learning outcome. Through your analysis, you will: Conduct a multi-perspective analysis of local, national, global, and transnational issues Examine the intersectional positionality of the author Analyze how the author was shaped by ideological, political, racial, and socioeconomic contexts Evaluate the historical and contemporary relevance of the primary source REQUIRED:…

Social Stratification & Mobility OVERVIEW In this assignment, you will examine how your social identity, made up of categories (statuses) such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, and social class, shapes your social position in society. You will explore how these categories influence your access to privilege, power, and opportunity, as well…

A big concern for the social sciences is the extent to which individuals and groups can actively (i.e., agency) transform or create our selfs and our social world in general. In other words, do you shape the world or does the world shape you? Symbolic Interactionism and Critical Theory are often seen has having opposing…