Social Science – Sociology

(1)  Does capital punishment equate to “cruel and unusual punishment?”  Discuss Supreme Court and/or legislative rulings regarding the previous question.   (2)  In addition, discuss whether or not research evidence suggests that capital punishment has the effect of deterring other people from committing murder? Important: 

   In the textbook on page 212 you will find the “Review Questions and Activities.” #2 has you “Imagine that you are setting up a cultural competence training…”  Pg 212: #2- Image that you are setting up cultural competence training

  Population Control: Read the article “The Boiling Frog Theory” and provide a response to the author’s message concerning the relationship between food availability and population growth.  What do you think about the population and its contribution to the spread of Covid-19

   Discussion 1: Group Research Designs There are several different types of research designs. Each design is intended to respond to a particular type of research question. The type of research design depends on the type of research questions asked.

  Submit a 1-2 page paper outlining the positives and negatives associated with computerized testing. An “A” paper will include:a. at the minimum, 3 positive and 3 negative aspects surrounding computerized testingb. solid and scientific information that supports your points of viewc. impeccable

  What is your opinion about eating toasted ants? Beetles? Flies? Fried frog legs? Cod sperm? Maggot cheese? About eating puppies and kittens? About eating brains scooped out of a living monkey?    If you were reared in U.S. society,

Our team thesis talks about the husbandry that came from animals and how humans created this bond with animals and looked at them as part of a society vs just being animals.   This essay will use the information of

  This writing assignment has two parts with a combined word count of 1,000-1,500 words. Part One Complete a comparative analysis of stratification systems. Choose at least three stratification systems. One must be the class system. Describe the social mobility

  “I, Too, Am Harvard” was inspired by the Being Black at University of Michigan campaign. In 2014, the Black Student Union asked students to tweet their experience about being black using the hashtag #BBUM. Read their experiences here: 1.

You will be able to analyze social institutions, social structures, and societal issues and how it relates to a nation’s culture and economy. General Education Competency:You will be able to demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective.