Ghosts of the past Explain how modern sociological theory has been built on the “ghosts of the past”, as Marx would argue. Consider how classic sociological theories have contributed to the development of our modern theories.
What does it mean to use a structural explanation in sociology? What are the key tenets, as you understand them? How does Predergast explain the connections between structural issues and individual-based characteristics like social capital, cultural capital, status characteristics, typifications, power-dependence, and power-balancing operations?Define these terms in your own words, but be sure to demonstrate … Read more
1.Select an American race and/or ethnic group (except Native Americans). Describe their migration or conquest and outcome of contact. What factors influence outcome? 2. Use and define any relevant concept from Marger to explain the experience of the race/ethnic group you selected. Other readings may used to help explain the experience of the selected group, … Read more
“A California Court for Young Adults Calls on Science” What led Shaquille to be arrested for felony? How did his involvement in the Young Adult Court program help him? Why is getting a felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor so important? What is Young Adult Court in San Francisco? What has recent scientific research … Read more
Read and answer the following: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/news/2012/03/07/11219/the-top-5-facts-about-women-in-our-criminal-justice-system/ How long has the Missouri juvenile justice system been successful? What are the main components of the model? Facilities? Location? Staff? Approach to youth offenders? What percent of youth in the Missouri juvenile system return again after release? What percent of youth who have gone through the Missouri juvenile … Read more
“The Top 5 Facts About Women in Our Criminal Justice System” At what rate are women incarcerated relative to men? How much has the female incarceration rate increased over the past three decades? What percent of incarcerated women are serving sentences for nonviolent offenses? How much more likely are African American women to be incarcerated … Read more
SCHOOL GARDENS IN THE CITY After reading the article carefully and taking notes, answer the following three questions in your initial response: 1. What do the overall results (of the various models) tell us about how school gardens affect student academic achievement? 2. Looking specifically at the regression analyses that involve step-wise regression,what do you … Read more
Linda Darling-Hammond, “Inequality and School Resources: What It Will Take to Close the Opportunity Gap” 1.What was the Williams v. California case about? 2.How are public schools funded in the U.S.? What is the primary form of funding? 3.In most states what is the ratio between per pupil spending in the richest and poorest districts? … Read more
The Importance of Small Groups Read Dempsey & Earley’s Spiritual Formation is , then discuss and examine the importance of small groups and growth groups to the overall health of the church/ministry context. Particular attention should be given to discussing the growth group model and how it relates to developing healthy disciples. Use 500 words … Read more
Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary: Post Traumatic Slave Disorder While African Americans managed to emerge from chattel slavery and the oppressive decades that followed with great strength and resiliency, they did not emerge unscathed. Slavery produced centuries of physical, psychological and spiritual injury. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing lays the … Read more
