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 […]

SOC 320 Topic 4 DQ 1   The Lauer & Lauer text describes some of the ways in which people select a life partner. Name and describe two of the ways the text discusses and compare them with regard to their ability to result in a satisfying marriage for those who use those ways. What […]

SOC 320 Topic 4 DQ 2 Describe the ways that major social factors (not personality traits or physical traits) affect the selection of a life partner in the United States? The Lauer & Lauer text goes into some detail on at least four of these traits. Your answer should include the terms homogamy, hypergamy, and assortative mating. If you are married […]

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 dating has these functions, it follows certain patterns which society […]

SOC 320 Topic 3 DQ 2 The Lauer & Lauer text identifies some reasons that people in a relationship break up. Which of these seems most common or likely to you and why? Similarly, the text also describes some responses to a deteriorating or broken relationship. Explain at least two of these.     ADDITIONAL […]

SOC 320 Topic 2 DQ 2 What are some of the factors (demographic and other) which seem to impact the use of contraceptives by Americans? How would you explain the differences in use of contraceptives by people characterized by these different factors? If you consider your own use of contraceptives – either in the past, […]

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 All Weeks Discussions SOC 320 All Weeks Discussions SOC 320 Topic 1 DQ 1 Describe at least two of the ways in which families in America have changed and are changing. For each change you describe, give your opinion as to whether this change is positive or negative (helpful or destructive) for American […]

SOC 320 Topic 1 DQ 2 The Lauer & Lauer text describes various types of families such as families from different cultures, families with a different number of parents, American families whose members are from different ethnic groups, and families where both parents are of the same sex. Explain the differences between two or more […]

SOC 102 Topic 7 DQ 1 How do structural-functionalist, feminists, and symbolic interactionists differ in their analysis of the family? Provide your conclusion as to the perspective that provides the fullest understanding of the family.     ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS Analysis of family: Structural-functionalist, feminists, and symbolic interactionists When it comes to understanding families, there are […]