Read the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html.

In viewing society as a set of interrelated parts, structural functionalists argue that proposed solutions to social problems may lead to other social problems. For example, urban renewal projects displace residents and break up community cohesion. Racial imbalance in schools leads to forced integration, which in turn generates violence and increased hostility between the races. What are some other solutions that lead to social problems? […]

Both Bates (58-62) and Bruce Moon in ch. 6 of Snarr and Snarr introduce the concept of mercantilism. Some have argued Donald Trump is “bringing mercantilism back” (for example, here–please read this article). What is Mercantilism? Why is it appealing? Who stands to benefit from mercantilism, and who stands to lose from it? Why do supporters of globalization tend to oppose it so strongly?

I need at least an A or B on this exam,  (text books: The McDonaldization of Society 8th edition, chapters 1-4 and also Third Edition McDonaldization the Reader by George Ritzer, chapters 4&6, 7&25, 13&19 also 22&33, Thinking Critically questions..

Go to TED’s Website and watch the first two (2) minutes of the video titled, “How technology allowed me to read,” (15 min 44 s) located at http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_mccallum_how_technology_allowed_me_to_read. Examine one (1) of the six (6) agents of socialization (family, school, peer groups, work, religion, and technology and mass media). Describe the agent of sociology that has changed the most during your lifetime and discuss the […]

Read the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html.

Under this week’s Instructor Insights there is video entitled, A Look at Race Relations through a Child’s Eyes. (click the title to see the video) Once you have watched the video, give me your thoughts on what you think about how our children are being socialized to live in a diverse society

For your paper you are to write a brief defense of a moral position (an answer) taken on one of the following questions. You must select one (and no more) of the following questions to write upon. Do NOT pick a question other than one listed below; I will not accept your paper since you didn’t do the assignment.

Of the “Three Approaches to Ethics” listed in your booklet “Tools for Ethical Thinking and Practice in Family Life Education,” which do you feel is most important to a Child and Family Life specialist and why do you feel the way you do. Please use two examples to clarify your position.

Norms about sexuality and sexual behavior have historically reinforced male domination and privilege. If you think about a hierarchy—at the university, in the White House, Congress, large corporation, city or county government, etc., male-dominated merely means that you’ll find more males at the top, more non-males at the bottom. Think we’ll be seeing a female president in the near future? Do people actually think that […]