The Value of Sociology for AllIn this exercise, you will write and deliver a brief statement explaining the value of sociology.Imagine that you have been selected to represent all college students in the United States who have taken a sociology course. As part of your duties, you have been asked to present to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities a three- to five-paragraph statement on (a) how gaining a sociological perspective benefits both individuals and a democratic society and (b) why all public colleges and universities in the United States should make sociology a mandatory course for college students.How convincing do you think your final draft is? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following is a nonnormative influence on behavior?
A. when one's first marriage occurs B. being a "baby boomer" C. having a child D. surviving a natural disaster
Discuss the process of gender socialization
What will be an ideal response?
There are two primary reasons why the world's population is aging so quickly. Which of the following best represent these two reasons?
A. People are living longer, and fewer babies are being born. B. People are living longer, and more babies are being born. C. People are not living as long, and fewer babies are being born. D. People are not living as long, and more babies are being born.
The narcotizing dysfunction concept states that if the media subjects the audience to prolonged reports on natural disasters or other forms of sufferings, then the audience may become ____ and ____ to the crisis and suffering.
A) placid; indifferent B) numb; desensitized C) alert; interested