sociology

Part ATop of Form

Title: DF #4 - Feminism 

Introduction: This assignment will assist in your gaining a better understanding of the culture influence in society

This assignment fulfills/supports

· Module Outcome: You will be able to examine and discuss the sociological definitions of sex, gender, intersex, and transgender

· Course Outcome: You will be able to analyze the interplay between individuals, groups, and societies through a sociological lens.

· General Education Competency

· You will be able to communicate effectively using the conventions of American Standard English in professional and academic environments.

· You will be able to demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective.

You will have used critical thinking to analyze problems and make logical decisions.

You will be able to demonstrate computer literacy.

The Assignment: DF #4 - Feminism 

Celebrities, particularly women, are often asked if they consider themselves feminists. Some agree that they are, some agree they are not, and others try to redefine the term. Using an internet search, research and find recent examples of public figures (celebrities, politicians, etc.) who have identified as feminist and address the following questions.

Prompt: 

Do you think celebrities or politicians influence how individuals perceive the cause of feminism? Why or why not?

Based on the information you have read in this text, do you think feminist is still necessary? Why or why not?

Also, research one famous feminist and present some details about their work.

  Grading Criteria:

Failure to post your initial response to the question by  Friday, October 13, will result in 1/2 the points deducted for this forum.

Quality primary input-Your initial post will count as 80%. Primary input should be thorough and direct and posted no later than Thursday. Quality primary input should be complete, thoughtful, and well-developed responses that are substantive and may contain specific text references. Students should refrain from personal opinions unless it is based upon objective facts. It must be detailed; at least two paragraphs (5-7 sentences each). If there is more than one part to a question, you must answer all parts of the question.

PART B

Title: DF #5 - Native Americans 

Introduction: This assignment will assist in your gaining a better understanding of the culture influence in society

This assignment fulfills/supports

· Module Outcome: You will be able to reflect on personal implicit biases and how they may contribute to an individual's worldview.

· Course Outcome: You will be able to analyze the interplay between individuals, groups, and societies through a sociological lens.

· General Education Competency

· You will be able to communicate effectively using the conventions of American Standard English in professional and academic environments.

· You will be able to demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective.

· You will have used critical thinking to analyze problems and make logical decisions.

· You will be able to demonstrate computer literacy.

The Assignment: DF #5 - Native Americans 

Prompt:

The Native American are often viewed as an “invisible minority.” This assignment will give you the chance to explore unique issues within the Native American Community. 

Please complete a short essay on one of the following topics.

· Suicide in the Native American Culture

· The Fight for Lumbee Indians National Recognition

· The American Indian Movement

· Indian Casinos 

· Gender Relations among Native People

· The Use of Peyote and other Psychotropic Substances by Native People

· The Effect of Alcohol on Native People

· Mascots and Native American Protest 

· Poverty on Reservation and & Native American Communities

· Mass Incarceration in the Native American Community]

· Diabetes & Health -Related issues in the Native American Community

Grading Criteria:

Failure to post your initial response to the question by Friday, October 13, will result in 1/2 the points deducted for this forum.

Quality primary input-Your initial post will count as 80%.  Primary input should be thorough and direct and posted no later than Thursday. Quality primary input should be complete, thoughtful, and well-developed responses that are substantive and may contain specific text references. Students should refrain from personal opinions unless it is based upon objective facts. It must be detailed; at least two paragraphs (5-7 sentences each). If there is more than one part to a question, you must answer all parts of the question.