There are 4 Research Exploration Assignments in this course, and they are designed to help you explore major concepts and questions related to human development and to enhance your skill in reading and interacting with scholarly literature. You will gain knowledge about prenatal development and will also develop skills that will be helpful as you […]

Many contemporary sociologists use Critical Race Theory to help explain the sources and consequences of structural racism in society. After reading and watching this week’s Learning Resources, please explain Critical Race Theory in your own words, and then answer the following question: How might critical race theory explain the reasons for inequalities in education or […]

As we are learning in this course, the definitions of race and ethnicity are both socially and personally constructed. In our construction of a personal racial and ethnic identity, we might incorporate the socially constructed definitions. Assignment 1 has three parts, which are intended to help you connect the Learning Resources in our course to […]

Imagine that you are tasked with creating an activity to help reduce racial/ethnic prejudice for one of the following groups: an online undergraduate sociology class; an in-person elementary school class; or an office environment with 25 employees. Alternatively, identify a recent social situation in the news where prejudice-reduction training might be helpful. Based on what […]

Complete the following template, including all parts, for each primary source you chose from the Touchstone 4: Primary Source List. Fill out all cells using complete sentences. Part 1: Meet the Primary Source Primary Source 1 Primary Source 2 Write the title of the primary source from the Touchstone 4: Primary Source List, and paste […]

Lewin’s Change Management model, which psychologist Kurt Lewin created, offers an effective model for implementing organizational change. The model consists of three phases: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. The model is chosen due to its applicability to medical facilities, where constant adaptation is required (Burnes, 2020). The unfreezing phase makes it possible to prepare a team […]

In today’s digital age, Ross and Kristina have fully embraced the convenience of online shopping. From groceries to clothing, bedding to mattresses, they eagerly sign up for reward programs at every online store, relishing the discounts offered. What Kristina doesn’t fully grasp is the significance of her cyber identity—those usernames and passwords that have become […]

In an era where technology dominates daily life, Kristina opts to work from the comfort of her home. For lunch, she frequently relies on delivery services like Grubhub or UberEats. Ross and Kristina have fully embraced online shopping, benefitting from discounts offered by various stores through reward programs. This digital lifestyle characterizes an evolving economy, […]

Part A After reviewing the article, first provide a solid explanation of intersectionality. Then, what does the author suggest regarding intersectionality and data collection? Why is consideration of intersectionality important? How can qualitative research be used to effectively integrate this construct into research? And, then, please share any other points from the article that resonated […]

What is the most profound way in which e-commerce and the Internet have changed the relationship between companies and their customers? List and describe at least five different Internet business models. Which of these models do you think would be the riskiest for a startup business today? Support your answer Describe some of the ways […]