sociology5

( SO1050 : Week 5 Assignment Worksheet )

About In this assignment you will explore concepts related to religion and how it is used to pass on information in society. Background Donna recently graduated and now works as a medical assistant in an assisted living facility. Donna is briefed on a newly admitted resident, Clara. The lead nurse tells Donna that Clara is diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. In the week that Clara has been at the home, she doesn’t leave her room often. She is often found gazing out the window with a Bible in her lap. *LIRN For this assignment, you will use UMA's virtual library, LIRN, as well as the Internet or a community library to answer the questions. Be sure properly to cite your resources. The Library Information Resources Network (LIRN) in a virtual online library that provides full-text and peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspaper articles, ebooks, and audio/visual resources. To access LIRN, go to www.lirn.net. The library link is also available on the Library & Writing Center page in the Student Success Center. Click the “Databases” tab. You will be prompted to type in the LIRN Patron ID: 39797 Watch the Virtual Library Tour video to learn how to navigate and search the resources: How to Use the Virtual Library Part 1: Religious Beliefs 20 points Directions to complete part 1: Answer the prompt(s) below. Describe functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism beliefs related to religion and their effect on society. Type answer here (See next page to continue part 2) Part 2: Religion and Healthcare 30 points Directions to complete part 2: Using the LIRN* Library, research religions and healthcare to determine ways in which religion can affect the results of the care individuals receive; how healthcare workers should interact with religion and religious beliefs while working in their career, and what issues related to religion are faced by healthcare workers. Answer the prompt(s) below. Write a 3 -5 paragraph summary of your findings. Make sure to cite your resources. Type answer here