Assignment: Riverside Functionalism Perspective Theory Questions

SEXUALITY AND SEX

We often discuss sexuality in terms of being gay or lesbian, but there is so much more that involved in that. Society has particular opinions that deal with homosexuality, but you also have seen the discussion now includes transgendered. Sexuality also include sex itself. As the new administration moves forward you will see that abortion and reproductive rights will be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Discussion Preparation:

• Read Chapter
• Watch the video 

DISCUSSION

• Discuss how sexuality is discussed within the three perspectives
• Do you see sexuality being accepted more or is it still frowned upon?

PART 2

• Discuss how sex is an issue within our society
• Discuss why are reproductive rights continue to perpetuate gender inequality

Sociology 1 Paper 1 Questions For this exam you will be asked to select only one of the following questions. The paper will require that you use your book and 2 to 4 outside sources. The sources can be obtained from magazines, newspapers, books, scholarly journals, and the internet. Proper citations and reference page will be required. The style that you should use to write your paper is the ASA (American Sociological Association) format. A good guide for using the ASA format can be found at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/583/01/. Your paper should be 5 double spaced pages, not including the cover page and reference page, no abstract required. The font should be Times New Roman 12, this only because my vision isn’t the best and it is a clear typing font. Best of luck to all of you and I know all your papers will be successes. This paper is due in one week. 1. “Norms” are a component of Culture. One of the most discussed “norms” is the gender specific dressing of children. Discuss why gender specific dressing of children is an issue in our society. Do you agree with this act? Why or why not? 2. Media has a large impact on “Americans” in the U.S. Choose one area (Ethnicity, Class, Gender, or culture) and discuss the impacts that media has. 3. Family is often discussed as a positive or negative in socialization. Discuss how family impacts the socialization of a child. (beliefs, difference, status, etc) 4. Using exchange theory as a guide, discuss how people maximize benefits. Please pick a Social Institution for your discussion. 5. Is there gender equality in the punishment of crimes? Use an example and discuss. 6. Does “American” society promote inequality? Why or why not? Pick a social institution and discuss. (ex. Middle Class) 7. College and Universities have many different types of organizations, select one and discuss the structure of the organization and what it strives to do. Is it successful? Why or why not? 8. Discuss how your roles affect how you function within society. Use examples to support your discussion. 9. What is the feminization of poverty? Discuss using an example.

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

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Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

• Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
• There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
• Include in-text citations in your response
• Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
• Follow APA-7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

• A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
• Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
• Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
• Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
• Follow APA 7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

• Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
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