SOC 372 All Weeks Discussions GCU SOC 372 All Weeks Discussions GCU SOC 372 Topic 1 DQ 1 Explain how the social work field differs from the other social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology). Compare and contrast the varying levels (micro, mezzo, macro) where social workers are employed. Identify and explain the purpose of the social […]

SOC 320 Week 3 Discussions SOC 320 Week 3 Discussions SOC 320 Topic 3 DQ 1 Sociologists suggest that dating has certain functions. That is, it accomplishes certain things for the individuals involved and for the society as a whole. What are those functions and how well does the dating process accomplish those functions? Because […]

SOC 320 Topic 2 DQ 1 The Lauer & Lauer text describes sex as both a physical and a social phenomenon (Chapter 4, pp. 78-82). In your own words, explain what is meant by this. Give examples of ways in which this is true. In what ways is this a new concept for you or a […]

SOC 320 Topic 8 DQ 1 Sometimes marriage is described as a chronological series of stages that most couples go through. A life-cycle approach uses this type of description. (For example, the engagement, the wedding, the honeymoon period, the childbearing years, the “empty nest,” retirement, death of a partner.) A different type of approach could […]

SOC 320 Topic 8 DQ 2 Using the information presented in the The Four Seasons of Marriage text, choose four of the seven strategies for enhancing marriage that were discussed in part II of the book. How is the application of each strategy that you select beneficial to a marital relationship? What is the impact on […]

SOC 320 Topic 7 DQ 1 While we must be careful not to confuse correlation with causation, it is clear that some characteristics (sociodemographic factors) such as socioeconomic status, age, race, social integration, and changing norms can have a negative impact on marriages and are correlated with divorce. On the other hand, it is also […]

SOC 320 Topic 7 DQ 2   Discuss the positive and negative effects of divorce for adults and children in a family.   Chapter 14 of the Lauer & Lauer text begins with the question, “Is divorce ever good for you?” The answer, it seems, is that there will probably be short-term negative effects but […]

SOC 320 Topic 6 DQ 1 If you have children, think back to the time before you had children. If you do not have children, look forward to the time when you may want to decide to have children or not to have children. If you have children already, was that a conscious choice or […]

SOC 320 Topic 6 DQ 2 In your own words, briefly describe each of the three styles of parenting discussed in Chapter 12 of the text. Then analyze the likely effect of each style of parenting on the lives of the children. Which of these three styles comes closest to the style used by your […]

SOC 320 Topic 5 DQ 1 Beginning with a definition of communication, both verbal and nonverbal, discuss ways in which certain communication behaviors can lead to more intimacy, satisfaction, and happiness in a marriage. Give examples of these strategies (behaviors) in action.     TIPS: Discuss ways in which certain communication behaviors can lead to more intimacy […]