Do you think there is a danger in stereotyping when discussing cultural norms? Explain and provide examples. It is possible that you may offend someone by initiating a discussion about culture. Which cultures and customs are you most familiar with? Does culture play a significant role in the healthcare issue that you are researching? Explain.
Sociologists and other social scientists have long been skeptical of biological explanations of social life, and many continue to be so despite advances in the integration of biological and social research. Gender is a classic example of deliberation within this realm. One aspect of our identity is gender. Depending on your gender, how were you […]
Take a trip to a big store like Target or Wal-Mart and look at toys with a sociological eye. You may also do this online due to Covid. Toys act as agents of gender socialization as well as enforcers of cultural norms. There’s a lot more than child’s play going on! 1. Choose a theoretical […]
1) Discuss your personal cultural experiences with culture shock, cultural norms, and/or ethnocentrism. Incorporate application of one or more of our three main social theories and explain application and apply the key terms into the discussion of your experiences. Bold all use of application (bold key terms, concepts, and social theories).
After reviewing this week’s learning resources, discuss the role of nature vs. nurture on child development, including the impact of genetics and environmental factors like socioeconomic status, cultural norms, etc. what ways do you think your parents influenced you? Were these influences more “nature” or “nurture?” An excellent response will be 2-3 paragraphs long, refer […]
Establishing Cultural Norms Based on your research of Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s (1975) Leadership Style Continuum, in a two-page paper (single-spaced), develop rationale using Cameron and Quinn’s (1999) Competing Values Framework Model to explain how you would establish cultural effectiveness in an organization. Your rationale should consist of the following: (1) what type of leader you […]
