SOC 436 Topic 5 Discussion Question 1 Describe the difference between racial stigma and racial stereotyping. Provide an example of each. How do these practices contribute to racial tension in our society? Explain.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Racial stigma and racial stereotyping Introduction Racial stigma is a type of prejudice that can be experienced by racial […]

SOC 436 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 Explain how institutionalized racism differs from interpersonal racism (racism occurring between two individuals who are of equal power) and how it operates despite being illegal.     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Institutionalized racism and interpersonal racism Introduction Racism, prejudice and discrimination are all different types of bigotry that can be […]

SOC 436 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 Compare and contrast functionalist theory and conflict theory in their approaches to understanding race-related issues in the United States.   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Functionalist theory and conflict theory Introduction The functionalist view is the view that people are motivated by the desire to achieve goals and satisfy needs. This […]

SOC 436 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 List three consequences to the affordable housing crisis and identify at least one social problem related.     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Affordable housing crisis in the United States Introduction There’s a housing crisis in the United States. The number of families that need rental assistance has grown by more […]

SOC 436 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 In American society, what would happen if all of the wealth were equally distributed among its citizens? How would this equal economic distribution affect education, healthcare, jobs? Defend your answer.      ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS Equal distribution of wealth in the United States Introduction The world is not a […]

SOC 436 Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 Research mental health disparities in your home state and identify any intersectionality you may find with class and ethnicity/race. What programs or policies are in place to minimize the disparity?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Mental health disparities Introduction Mental health is a serious matter. It affects every aspect […]

SOC 436 Full Course Discussions GCU SOC 436 Full Course Discussions GCU SOC 436 Topic 1 Discussion Question 1 Review the latest Census data (http://www.census.gov) related to educational attainment, race/ethnicity, gender, and class. What conclusions can you draw about intersectionality, from what you find? Does everyone have an equal opportunity to further their education? If […]

SOC 436 Topic 8 Benchmark Assignment – A Sociological Analysis of the U.S. Stratification Process Details:The final benchmark paper should be a noticeably revised update of the three drafts submitted in Topics 5-7, incorporating instructor comments and personal revising.Create an essay consisting of the revised versions of the essays in Topics 3, 5 and 6. This […]

SOC 436 Topic 6 Social Stratification Part III: Gender Details:Write a 750-1,000-word analysis on social stratification regarding gender.Choose a social institution to describe and analyze the effect that the stratification elements of gender have on that social institution. Include the following in your analysis:   Explain how gender impacts the social institution. Identify a form of […]

SOC 436 Topic 3 Social Stratification Part I: Class Details:Write 750-1,000 word analysis on social stratification regarding inequality and classChoose a social institution (you will be using the same social institution for all of the stratification assignments) to describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of class has on that social institution. Include the following in […]