IDS 400 ( week 6)

Resources: Diversity, Basic Needs, and the Social Sciences

IDS‐400‐X5852 Diversity 23EW5 MA

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Introduction Review the following resources covering this module’s topics. These resources will be valuable to you as you

complete each activity for the week. Questions are provided after most resource descriptions to help focus

your thoughts while you explore. This course discusses some topics that some students may �nd

uncomfortable, sensitive, or politically charged. All students are expected to maintain an openness toward

the curriculum that fosters a respectful learning experience for class participants. If you have concerns with

any course content or concepts, please discuss with your advisor.

NNoottee:: Please make sure you read the module overview. It contains instructional information that you will

need to know to complete this week’s activities and work on your project. 

Required Resources

RReeaaddiinngg:: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https:

//search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=93872091&site=eds-live&scope=site)

This short article from the Shapiro Library introduces Maslow’s work on factors that impact human

motivation. This resource will help you participate in this week’s discussion and complete the activity.

• What is self-actualization?

• Given the popularity of Maslow's hierarchy and its critiques, what do you think of the theory?

RReeaaddiinngg:: Ethnic and Racial Disparities in COVID-19-Related Deaths: Counting the Trees, Hiding the Forest

(https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/6/e002913)

This article examines the connections between race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, and health

outcomes. This resource will help you participate in this week’s discussion and complete the activity.

• What are social determinants of health?

• How does systemic racism and socioeconomic disparities affect health?

VViiddeeoo:: A Tale of Two Zip Codes (https://youtu.be/TbQNH8SD17o) (4:33)

This video considers how differences in where one is geographically born can create signi�cant differences

in one's life experiences and opportunities. This video will help you complete this week’s discussion and

activity.

• What are the social science elements that the video draws upon to explain the differences of people?

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• How does knowing this help you to look at the world differently?

VViiddeeoo:: The Dark History of IQ Tests (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2bKaw2AJxs) (6:09)

This video explores the history of the IQ test and how it has been used to justify theories and practices that

perpetuate inequality and discrimination. This video will help you complete this week’s discussion and

activity.

• How might bias affect a researcher's use of an IQ test?

• How could a better understanding of diversity positively in�uence your understanding of intelligence?

RReeaaddiinngg:: How Socioeconomic Status Impacts the Way We Network (https://ezproxy.snhu.edu

/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bsu&AN=143793614&site=eds-live&

scope=site)

This article discusses the importance of networking when we are faced with professional challenges and

how our socioeconomic status impacts how we approach networking. This article will help you complete this

week’s discussion and activity.

• Do you approach networking by "widening" or "winnowing"?

• Why might this matter?

Additional Support (Optional)

LLiibbrraarryy RReessoouurrccee:: IDS 400 Library Guide (https://libguides.snhu.edu/ids400)

This library guide contains resources and databases that may help with your research throughout this

course.

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Explore these resources, which will help you learn about diversity topics within the social sciences.

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