For this assignment, you will be allowed to select one of five books (or one approved by me) and complete a 5 page (double spaced) book review. Similar to the reading summaries/critiques, the assignment requires you to both summarize the material from the book and extend this with an informed and critical perspective developed throughout this course. […]
Discipline: Sociology
Reading Essay: Intersectional Criminalization: How Chicanas Experience and Navigate Criminalization through Interpersonal Relationships with Latino Men and BoysReading Essay: Intersectional Criminalization: How Chicanas Experience and Navigate Criminalization through Interpersonal Relationships with Latino Men and Boys
In this assignment, I want you to think about how intersectionality and “doing difference” shape the lives of Chicanas. Focus on how race, gender, and relationships with Latino men affect the way they are treated by society and the police. Use the article to explore how these women are often seen as criminals because of […]
Reading Essay: Gender on the Run: Wanted Latinas in a Southern California BarrioReading Essay: Gender on the Run: Wanted Latinas in a Southern California Barrio
Write a reflection on the article Gender on the Run. Focus on how race, gender, and class affect the lives of young Latinas in Southern California as they try to avoid the criminal justice system. Think about how these young women face dangers like violence and family problems while trying to escape arrest. Reflect on how the […]
Choosing Research Topic- State your research interest/topic to be further examined and developed for the Final annotated bibliography.Choosing Research Topic- State your research interest/topic to be further examined and developed for the Final annotated bibliography.
Choosing Research Topic: What research topic related to course material do you wish to explore your Final (Annotated Bib)? (1) State your research interest/topic to be further examined and developed for the Final. Offer scholarly support to the relevance of the subject within sociology. PROVIDE ESTABLISHED RESEARCH QUESTION. Use course material and outside sources to […]
topic below ( the assignment is two parts) with two different topic on two different documentstopic below ( the assignment is two parts) with two different topic on two different documents
Topic 1: Identify and discuss some of the major social classes that existed in medieval feudal societies. Explain and illustrate with examples what is meant by relations of personal dependency and parcelized sovereignty. Distinguish between the institutions of fiefdom, serfdom, vassalage, and free peasantry. What are some of the more obvious differences between traditional (pre-modern) and modern polities (or political systems). Were […]
Food System Problems and Food Sovereignty Solutions Research Project – 1 Page ProposalFood System Problems and Food Sovereignty Solutions Research Project – 1 Page Proposal
Food System Problems and Food Sovereignty Solutions Research Project The research project is divided into several papers and research updates. In total, you will write sixteen pages on a food system topic of your choice. Pick a particular sociological problem in the food system, sociologically analyze how and why this problem exists, and investigate how food sovereignty […]
Positionality Assignment: What is your relationship to the SWANA region? (sociology on the Middle East)Positionality Assignment: What is your relationship to the SWANA region? (sociology on the Middle East)
Note on Terminology: The term “SWANA” (Southwest Asia and North Africa) has recently gained popularity among scholars as an alternative to “MENA” (Middle East and North Africa). For this course’s assignments, please use the term SWANA. Word limit 800-1000. In this assignment, you are required to answer the question: What is your relationship to the […]
What types of abuse(physical, emotional, verbal) are most commonly reported by individuals.What types of abuse(physical, emotional, verbal) are most commonly reported by individuals.
Each person/group will choose a specific aspect of the Family Justice Center (FJC) to conduct, such as its effectiveness in providing services, its impact on family outcomes, or its role in community support. They will submit a brief description (1-2 pages) explaining why they chose this aspect and how it might relate to sociological […]
Culture Discussion – Conduct a Sociological Analysis of culture, deviance and food in your lifeCulture Discussion – Conduct a Sociological Analysis of culture, deviance and food in your life
Discussion Post Requirements: Personal experience (1 paragraph): Indicate food that you find deviant (GROSS)[Papaya] and food that you find acceptable (YUMMY)[Wings]. Describe a situation where you have an opinion that differed from someone else regardig food. Connection to sociology (1 paragraph): Connect to Chapter 3 textbook and lesson material on culture. *See attachment Concepts include […]
Calarco, J. (2018). “Coached for the Classroom”. In Negotiating Opportunities: How the Middle Class Secures Advantages in School. Oxford: Oxford University Press.Calarco, J. (2018). “Coached for the Classroom”. In Negotiating Opportunities: How the Middle Class Secures Advantages in School. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Critical Reading Assignment: Class This exercise is designed to develop your critical reading skills. These skills will be useful in this course as well as in other social science courses you take at FIU and in life more generally. In order to successfully complete this assignment, you will need to be able to identify and […]