· Describe the role of peer relationships on the development of feeding and eating disorders in adolescence.   · Describe the role of social media and body shaming on feeding and eating disorders in adolescence. · Identify one website addressing the phenomenon of pro anorexia and describe the content (provide the webpage URL). Why […]

A comprehensive understanding of a client’s presenting problems depends on the use of multiple types ofassessment models. Each model gathers different information based on theoretical perspective and intent. An assessment that focuses on one area alone not only misses vital information that may be helpful in planning an intervention, but may encourage a biased evaluation […]

****NOTE TO THE TUTOR: This is part 2 of 2 part assignment. The first part was submitted, graded, and have feed back from the grader and is attached in the files as Touchstone 1. The plan was already selected. Please see the feed back and read about the research question and resources. There is also […]

SCENARIO: Imagine that you work for a nonprofit organization that is focused on increasing diversity in community groups in your area. Your supervisor asks you to develop a sociological study concerning topics of diversity and collaboration in a specific community group of your choice. Eventually you will prepare to share your research with colleagues.  ASSIGNMENT: […]

 Why is the study of sociology important? Do you see any connections  between changing social norms and the larger, global issues that face us  today? We’ve learned about some of the complexities of social  structures and interactions. Do you believe the current dynamics of our  social reality has made for a better world for our […]

    Review Brandon’s case in the Social Work Case Studies interactive media in the Learning Resources.  Reflect on the social worker’s actions and how you would approach the case. Write about the approach taken by the social worker in Brandon’s case.   Identify how the social worker might have used the ecological model to understand Brandon’s […]

  Identity development is said to be a defining process of adolescence, a time when a teen is grappling with the multiple roles they play in terms of culture, ethnicity, gender, peer group, and family structure. However, it does have roots earlier. In infancy and childhood, children first recognize that they are individuals, distinct from […]

  focus on a sociological analysis of the topic in society.  Also, share what has potentially impacted your views on those topics.   1.  What is meant by the statement that race is more of a social construct than biological?  Visit the PBS site on race and review several of the activities on the site, then view the […]

 Describe and analyze the process of socialization. Begin with responding to the question "Who Am I?" In your description, make sure to incorporate the concepts we have addressed in the course, such as roles, statuses, group membership, etc.  Next, analyze at least 4 agents of socialization that have affected your development as an individual, focusing […]

 Consider what you have learned about collective behavior, social movements, and social change this week. How is the global expansion of social media likely to affect how people pursue social change? How has it done so already? Use specific examples from the media (including a link to information about a recent social movement) as you […]