Reference no: EM13505882
After reading the article "Creating a More Just and Sustainable World", choose an organization mentioned in the article that interests you and is making a difference in society. Research it on the internet. In your original post, answer the following:
What is the name of the organization, its website and its goals/mission?
What kind of social change do you think this organization is trying to effect? (Provide evidence that supports this).
From the website, comment on how your organization is attempting to do the following:
a. How does it recruit members/volunteers and organize supporters?
b. How is it financially supported? Are its finances clearly visible? How do they raise funds?
c. How is this organization working to transform public opinion, affect behavior or achieve social change?
d. How does this organization use media (for any of the above activities)?
|
Describe the type of social movement
: Describe the type of social movement it is and why (See Barkan, page 371 or Chapter 14, section 4); describe ONE of the elements of this social movement (see Tegrity powerpoint lecture);
|
|
Why do we study sociology
: Why do we study sociology? Do you think that sociologists should try to reform society or to study it without influence?
|
|
At the heart of skinner’s research is the belief that
: At the heart of Skinner’s research is the belief that
|
|
Topic self-introduction
: Write three full pages of writing (Don’t force spaces) in the topic Self-Introduction (3 Pages).Remember to follow all formatting paper guidelines
|
|
Creating a more just and sustainable world
: After reading the article "Creating a More Just and Sustainable World", choose an organization mentioned in the article that interests you and is making a difference in society.
|
|
Why does poverty persist
: Why does poverty persist according to Herbert J. Gans? Gans discusses how the poor are mislabeled as lazy and undeserving, but why does poverty persist?
|
|
Feminist movements emerge when there are favorable economic
: What do you think of the theory that states "feminist movements emerge when there are favorable economic opportunities for women"? Where do you think we are in terms of this theory today?
|
|
Roaring twenties and the rebellious sixties
: Discuss the similarities and differences between the roaring twenties and the rebellious sixties as eras of social change. What sociological impact did these generations have upon the American family?
|
|
Discuss the frequency of various household types
: Discuss the frequency of various household types we find today as compared in generations past. why do you think the percentages of single-person households and married couples without children have increased?
|