SOC 480 Topic 2 DQ 2 In research, explain why it is important for ethics to be applied. What could be some of the consequences of lack of ethics in research?       ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Importance of applying ethics in research Introduction Ethics is a system of moral principles or the moral value of […]

SOC 480 Topic 1 DQ 2 The textbook explains the connection between human rights, social justice, and research. Explain how research is used to analyze how current social problems develop and how research helps explain them. How does research connect with sociology and social work? How does research assist in explaining how social problems develop? […]

SOC 436 Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 How does the media (films, music, politics, TV programming, etc. – pick one to highlight) contribute to the perpetuation of gender inequality? Support your answer.     ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS  The role of media in gender inequality Introduction The media shapes our perception of the reality that surrounds us, […]

SOC 412 Topic 8 DQ 2 After reading “The Appeal to Americans of Hinduism and Buddhism” on pages 281 – 282 of Religion in America, how do you respond to the reasons given for interest in Asian religions?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  The Appeal to Americans of Hinduism and Buddhism Introduction Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions […]

SOC 412 Topic 7 DQ 2 How does ethnicity and Christianity intersect in the United States? (See Religion in America, pages 140-141.)     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Intersection of ethnicity and Christianity in the United States Asian Americans and Christians Asian Americans have a diverse religious background. They come from a wide range of Christian denominations and […]

SOC 412 Topic 5 DQ 1 Describe how modern-day culture is viewed by the American-born religion you selected for your essay outline. How important do you think it is for a religion to be a part of the culture?       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  How modern-day culture is viewed by the American-born religion American culture […]

SOC 412 Topic 8 DQ 1 Access the “Buddhism and Hinduism Beliefs Systems Chart.” Complete the chart and post to the Discussion Forum as an attachment. State the most surprising findings about Buddhism and Hinduism you discovered and why it is surprising. Access at least three other classmates’ charts and comment on their findings.   […]

SOC 412 Topic 4 DQ 2 Using your textbook and websites, list four facts about religious engagement within the Catholic Church around the world. Cite your answers. Also state which fact(s) surprised you.     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Religious engagements within the Catholic Church The Catholic Church is one of the largest Christian denominations in the […]

SOC 412 Topic 6 DQ 1 Access the “Judaism and Islam Beliefs Systems Chart.” Complete the chart and post to the Discussion Forum as an attachment. State the most surprising findings about Judaism and Islam you discovered and why it is surprising. Access at least three other classmates’ charts and comment on their findings.   […]

SOC 412 Topic 4 DQ 1 Access the “Catholic Beliefs Systems Chart.” Complete the chart and post to the Discussion Forum as an attachment. State the most surprising finding about Catholicism you discovered and why it is surprising. Access at least three other classmates’ charts and comment on their findings.   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  The Catholic […]