...Assignment Title:- How can we apply sociological perspectives in HSC? |STUDENT DECLARATION | |I understand the rules of plagiarism and I declare that the work produced for this assignment is my own. | | | |Student Signature ____________________________________Date_____________ | |Assignment Launch Date |Tuesday 3rd November 2011 | |Assignment Hand in Dates |Assignment 1 |2011 | | |Assignment 2 |2011 | | | | | | | |GRADING CRITERIA | |To achieve a pass grade you must show that you |To achieve a merit you must show that you are |To achieve a distinction you must show | |are able to: |able to: ...
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...Using this perspective, at the micro or macro level, can give insight on how structures, processes, and social interactions effect one gender differently from the other. Feminism helps discover the causes of these inequalities and helps resolve the social issues that arise. Symbolic interactionism studies social phenomena from the theory that people act towards things according to the meaning they attach to them. These meanings are created at the micro-level, by the interpretation of social interactions. Once uncovering the meaning attached to certain things, we are able to analyze how these meanings effect behaviours, attitudes, and beliefs. Symbolic interactionism gives a better understanding of how meanings of certain things shape how people interpret them, giving us a better understanding of how they effect society. Frequently, it is useful to use multiple sociological perspectives when examining the same social phenomena. For example, the social phenomena of divorce. Through the functionalist lens, it would be helpful to study the social function of marriage. The process of marriage failed to meet its function of lifelong companionship. it could be concluded, that one way of fixing...
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...Three Major Sociological Paradigms There are three sociological perspectives that shape the structure of society as a whole. Functionalist perspective, symbolic interactionism and conflict theory. Sociologists develop these theories to explain social phenomena. In this essay I will explain the origins and evolution of the three main sociological perspectives and listing the sociologists that made major contributions to these disciplines. “The functionalist perspective is a sociological approach which emphasizes the way that parts of a society are structure to maintain its stability,” (Schaefer & Lamm, 1998). This perspective takes a look at society in a positive manner and sees it as stable, when all the parts are working together. With the functionalist view every social aspect of a society contributes to the society’s survival, and if not, then the aspect will not pass onto the next generation. There were two people who were mainly involved in the development of the functionalist perspective. The French sociologist David Emile Durkeim and Talcott Parsons. Durkheim contributed to the functionalist perspective when he studied religion, and how it was responsible for people feeling solidarity and unity in groups. Parsons was a sociologist from Harvard University who was greatly influenced by Durkheim. In return, he influences Sociology by dominating the field, with his functionalist views for four decades (Schaefer & Lamm, 1998). When approaching a subject...
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...ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS apply these ideas to Marvin’s case. Describe what4 sociological (not psychological or medical) Factors could have contributed to the obesity that led to Mr. Walter’s heart attack, AND explain how each of these structural and/or cultural factors shaped his health outcome. From my perspective, you could complete the assignment in four Concise, well-thought out sentences. But more explanation is also good. Take the approach that works best for you. Either way, make sure you understand the sociological perspective, and how it differs from the psychological viewpoint, before you start PEOPLE AT THE TRUCKING COMPANY were saddened to learn of the death of Marvin Walters, who had been a company driver for more than thirty -five years. Marvin was well liked, and he had a reputation for being a safe operator who had never had a driving accident. But most were not surprised to learn of his death. Over the last few years, Marvin had called in sick a number of days. Then, last spring, he suffered a stroke and was rushed from his home to a nearby hospital, where doctors performed coronary bypass surgery. He hung on for several months after the operation, but then his health rapidly declined. One close friend was heard to say that it was a shame when a man dies like that at age sixty-three but, after all, look at how he lived. One close friend was heard to say that it was a shame when a man dies like that at age sixty-three but, after all, look at how he lived...
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...and efficacy of goods. The Enlightenment period contributed to the birth of sociology and is considered as an important source of critical ideas such as human freedom and democracy. The idea behind the thinkers of Enlightenment was to stimulate people to solve their problems rather than wait for the church to provide solutions. It posed a challenge to the traditional conceptions of the world. Summarize the basic focus and main points of each of the three main modern theories/perspectives/paradigms of sociology (from the text and discussion in class) Symbolic Internationalism The perspective borrows the idea that members of the society act according to how they interpret the social world. It directs sociologists to consider symbols and their meanings in explaining details of everyday life. The theory advances the idea that people attach subjective, symbolic interpretation of symbols, and their actions depend on their different interpretations. The Structural–functional Approach This perspective was advanced by August Comte, who views the society as a complex social organism....
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...COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how our personal lives are affected by our place in society. It explores ways of looking at the world that allow us to understand how the events and experiences of our lives are part of group dynamics, of social institutions, and of cultural meanings. It allows us to see personal events and meanings as affected by historical forces and to see how historical events may be shaped by personal choices. Week 1 - Topic 1: Sociology and Social Groups Objectives Discuss the social construction of reality. Distinguish between sociological perspectives. Develop a sociological imagination. Identify components of social groups and organizations. Materials Readings for Week One EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 1 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 3 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 5 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. EBOOK COLLECTION: Ch. 12 of Sociology: A Brief Introduction. ARTICLE: Week One Electronic Reserve Readings Assessment Individual Assignment: Social Group Worksheet Martix Resource: Social Group Worksheet Matrix Complete the Social Group Worksheet using your sociological imagination to identify and describe the relationship between yourself and the other members of any social group of your choice. Submit the Social Group Worksheet Matrix. Social Group Matrix Refer to your course syllabus for additional...
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...Course Syllabus Sociology 100 Introduction to Sociology Course Start Date: Course End Date: Cohort: SF02FYS1 Facilitator Information Your Name aarono’brien@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) (510)274-5261 (PST) Facilitator Availability I encourage you to post questions in the OLS forums, which I check at least once a day. You can also reach me by phone any day from 10am through 8pm. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom. Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where you may ask questions between class meetings. It has read-and-write access for everyone. Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Learning-Team-A, B, C, D, E and F: These six Learning...
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... Answer: D Type: D 3. Sociology A. is the scientific study of social behavior and human groups. B. focuses primarily on how social relationships influence people’s behavior. C. focuses on how societies develop and change. D. all of these Answer: D Type: D 4. The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A. the sociological imagination. B. anthropology. C. a theory. D. verstehen. Answer: A Type: D 5. ____________ is most closely associated with the concept of the sociological imagination. A. Émile Durkheim B. Max Weber C. Karl Marx D. C. Wright Mills Answer: D Type: S 6. A key element in the sociological imagination is the ability to view one’s own society A. from the perspective of personal experience. B. from the perspective of cultural biases. C. as an outsider. D. as an insider. Answer: C Type: I 7. A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on A. what books the coach of the team has read during the past year. B. a “fan” who has fallen asleep during...
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...After reading the article and several chapters, I believe I have a better understanding of the definition of disaster in a sociological perspective. Out of all three readings I particularly favored Peek & Sutton. However, The Human Side of Disaster focused primarily on different accounts of disaster, and personal experiences. Additionally, in my opinion Response to Disaster was written as an informational piece. As defined by Peek & Sutton, there are two types of crises. The two types of crises are consensus-type crisis, which is “natural and technological disasters, … having a fairly definable locale or area of impact. However, conflict-type crisis can be defined as “occasions where one or more parties in the situation are consciously and...
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...Whittington for exam Question: What is strategy? There is not much agreement about strategy in other textbooks. Rather than taking ‘strategic management’ for granted, this book starts from the basic question ‘what is strategy anyway?’. Four basic conceptions of strategy are introduced which all have different implications for how to go about ‘doing strategy’. Each perspective has its own view of strategy and how it matters for managerial practice. The Classical approach gives the textbook answers. - Classicists broadly see strategy as a rational process of long-term planning, vital to securing the future. - Evolutionists usually regard the future as too volatile and unpredictable to plan for, and warn that the best strategy is to concentrate on maximizing changes of survival today. - Processualists too doubt the value of rational long-term planning, seeing strategy best as an emergent process of learning and adaptation. - Systemic theorists take a relativist position, arguing that the forms and goals of strategy-making depend particularly on social context, and that strategy should therefore be undertaken with sociological sensitivity. These are four starkly different perspectives (p. 119), but it is the Systemic sensibility that helps us finally to choose. For the Systemic strategist, effectiveness depends upon understanding context and playing by local rules. Classical, evolutionary, processual, they can all take place in some conditions. There is no one...
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...Sociology Name Institution Sociology Question 1 Conflict perspective is that the social world is characterized of strife and tension. As such, conflict perspective aims at establishing the tensions that exist within the established order in society. It is the interest of the conflict perspective to understand social issues by considering the behavior and attitude of the halves and halves-not in society. Hence, the perspective establishes the changes that ensure the conflict and tensions. In society, modern leaders in community or government can use conflict perspective. Such is because these leaders will have a chance of determining how the society is governed within the competitive resources (Elwell, 2013). As such, the leaders will have a chance of knowing how to ensure that there is equitable distribution of the resources. It also becomes easier to restore social order, which may have declined over time in the society. Such includes identifying social problems and developing accurate solutions to these problems in order to ensure that individuals live in peace and harmony. Moreover, the leaders have a chance of understanding the nature of the complex relationships and societies where people live. As such, they can express the best symbols of power, which will not introduce tensions or conflict in society. Essay question 3 Sociological imagination is defined by Mills refers to the vivid awareness, which is related to the relationships...
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...Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care Unit 7: Sociological perspectives for health and social care P1- Explain the principle sociological perspectives Sociology is concerned with the way individuals and groups operate within society and the way in which groups interact with each other. There are different sociological perspectives which provide models of society. In this assignment I will be explaining the different sociological perspectives which provide different models of society. Functionalism Functionalism looks at social structures and the role they have in society. They believe that each social structure is essential for interests of society. For example, a flower has many parts, each part is essential to its wellbeing, without the vital parts the flower will not survive. Functionalism considers that humans and societies have basic needs, and institutions such as the family and education are seen in terms of the contribution they make to meet these needs and therefore society needs. According to Parsons he believed that order, stability and cooperation in society are based on value consensus- a general agreement by members of society concerning what is good and worthwhile. Parsons also argued that the stratification systems derive from common values. According to Murdock the family has four main functions; they are the sexual function allowed for the expression of sexuality in an approved context. The reproductive function provided stability for...
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...Social policy refers to a government initiative, central or local, that aims to meet the welfare needs of the population. They govern many areas of social life such as educations and health and aim to address social problems such as racism and youth offending. Giddens (2001) states that there are four benefits to studying sociology which make up why it informs social policy. Firstly, sociological study can develop understanding of social situations both factually, allowing development of judgement or theory, and theoretically, enabling us to provide and explanation as to why something is happening. Secondly, it can inform policymakers of perspectives that are different from their own, such as the awareness of cultural differences, from this discrimination can be combatted, for example, governments have tackled discrimination against disability and ethnic minorities through social policy. Thirdly, sociological research helps to assess the results of policy initiatives, all government initiatives require evidence that programmes they have put into place are working. Finally, sociology may generate greater self-understanding, this knowledge allows people to reflect upon their experiences of life which may lead to questioning of government policies and creation of protest groups with non-government initiatives enabling people to liberate themselves, for example sociology has shown the extent to which homosexuals have been discriminated, as a result the gay community demanded gay...
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...1. 1.The Sociological perspective What is Sociology? Sociology is the scientific study of human society & social behavior. 2. What is Sociology? * It focuses primarily on the influence of social relationships upon people’s attitudes and behavior and on how societies are established and change. * The ultimate aim of sociology as summed up by Samuel Koenig is “ to improve man’s adjustment to life by developing objective knowledge concerning social phenomena which can be used to deal effectively with social problems.” 3. The Sociological Perspective * 1. The sociological perspective is important because it provides a different way of looking at familiar worlds. It allows us to gain a new vision of social life. * 2. This perspective stresses the broader social context of behavior by looking at individuals’ social location, employment, income, education, gender, age, and race –and by considering external influences –people’s experiences –which are internalized and become part of a person’s thinking and motivations. (cont…) 4. * We are able to see the links between what people do and the social settings that shape their behavior. * 3. The sociological perspective enables us to analyze and understand both the forces that contribute to the emergence and growth of the global village and our unique experiences in our own smaller corners of this village. 5. Subject Matter of Sociology * Sociological analysis:...
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...CHAPTER 1 ANSWERS FOR THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. b The sociological perspective is an approach to understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context. (4) 2 . d Sociologists consider occupation, income, education, gender, age, and race as dimensions of social location.(4) 3. d All three statements reflect ways in which the social sciences are like the natural sciences. Both attempt to study and understand their subjects objectively; both attempt to undercover the relationships that create order in their respective worlds through controlled observation; and both are divided into many specialized fields. (5-7) 4. c Generalization is one of the goals of scientific inquiry. It involves going beyond individual cases by making statements that apply to broader groups or situations. (7) 5. b The Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and the development of the scientific method all contributed to the development of sociology. The fourth influence was the political revolutions in America and France — there was no political revolution in Britain at that time. (8-9) 6. d Positivism is the application of the scientific approach to the social world. (9) 7. d Of the four statements, the one that best reflects Herbert Spencer’s views on charity is “The poor are the weakest members of society and if society intervenes to help them, it is interrupting the natural process of social evolution.” While many contemporaries of Spencer’s were appalled by...
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