Lowering the Legal Limit for Intoxication Nationwide

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1) My views on lowering the legal limit for intoxication from .08 to .06 nationwide is a yes. Most accidents happen because of drunk driving. People think they are in their senses and can drive. However, that is not true because Korsmeyer et., al states, “An individual with a BAC of .08 percent or higher is eleven times more likely than an individual who has had nothing to drink to be involved in a fatal crash” (Korsmeyer., et all 2009). In addition, they don’t realize that not only their life is in danger, but they are putting others on the road in danger as well. However, I am double minded because people are going to drink and drive regardless. When one is drunk or has exceeded their limit, they don’t realize themselves that they have. This is what causes them to think they can drive home safely. There is no harm in lowering the legal limit because we can see if it makes a change. Also, if the legal limit decreases, then people might start reconsidering to drive after consuming alcohol. At the end of the day, people need to realize that alcohol can be the reason for multiple reasons and accidents being the number one reason.

2) Of course there must always be a lower limit but when it comes to driving after drinking alcohol there really shouldn’t be alcohol in your system. to lower the limit to .6 would mean more people would be cautious in taking a first drink at all. many cases of drunk driving start from just planning to have one drink and then continuing to drink unexpectedly. knowing that your BAC level could reach the legal limit sooner is a great deterrent. drunk driving is so dangerous that many alternatives and prevention methods are spread through culture. Always have a designated driver is a phase that i know and yet have no idea where i heard it. We now have uber and lyft, these services can provide a designated driver on demand for a small cost. Car brands are exploring the use of assisted driving and self driving cars to create an intertwined web for a safe automated transportation system. if after this law change there was also a slight upturn in the number of random sobriety checks it would become clear that drunk driving is something that is trying to be stomped out by society.

Process of Socialization

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Introduction

In this paper you will demonstrate your understanding of the process of socialization with reflection on your own social experiences. For the first section of the paper in Unit 2, define socialization based on our class discussions and the readings. Make sure you discuss the purpose and outcomes of socialization and discuss related concepts including agents of socialization, socialization through the life course, primary and secondary socialization, social roles, and social identities.

Direction

In the second section of the paper, provide and discuss an example of socialization from your own life experience.

  • First explain the experience in detail and then connect to the process of socialization.
  • Identify agents of socialization and various social roles and identities.
  • Reflection on the ways in this experience is connected to cultural values and norms.
  • Discuss how this experience contributed to your position within society or social group.

Immigration Status Effects in Young Immigrants

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we are expected to write a 2800 to 3000-word paper (excluding references and tables/figures) based on library research

 

Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism & Feminism

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As has been argued throughout the semester, sociology is a way of “seeing things;” a way of focusing on certain aspects of human conduct, taking into account a vast array of social factors and conditions, raising certain questions and then relying on the systematic application of scientific methods – not individual, personalized, impressionistic accounts – to thoroughly investigate a chosen phenomenon.

The central idea of this essay – it’s main purpose – is for you to convince me that, used as a guiding framework, the sociological perspective can help you think about and deepen your understanding of the social factors and processes that make up the social world so that you can make better sense of your daily life and interpret broader social issues that confront contemporary society.

This essay is comprised of two parts. In part 1, you will choose one of the theoretical perspectives that sociologists use (structural-functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist). After you (1) provide an outline of its main features, its guiding assumptions, and the questions it tends to raise, you will (2) demonstrate how it leads you to focus on aspects of the social world that you haven’t previously considered. In so doing, you will rely upon the assigned and recommended readings, film presentations, and class discussions. Next, you will (3) briefly discuss some of the insights that you have gained from applying the theoretical perspective you have chosen. Again, you will use specific examples.

International United States Political System

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This assignment ask you to examine and interpret the United States political system and it’s effects on elections.

Objective

Examine the U.S. political system

Step 1 Read articles on the current Presidential Campaign

Using the Internet research newspaper articles regarding the campaign and the Hispanic vote.

Step2 Write an essay fully answering following questions in 2-3 pages

What do the articles tell you about the American political system

What is the role of minorities in elections?

Has the role minorities in elections been changing? if so, how? if not, why not?

How do you compare the arguments in these articles to the previous election ( compare and contrast the 2004 election)?

Provide at least three citations in the paper and include a reference list.

Role of Politics and Economy in Social Issues

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This assignment is 2-3pages in length requiring the following

Step One

What role does politics and the economy play in your social problems?

Step Two

Review the key process from the course that would be need to be changed in order to solve the problem you chose for this class.

Cite your sources inside your work and in a reference section.

Be sure to use section headings for each of the topics you address in your paper followed by a discussion of that topic

How Sexual Norms & Sexual Identities Intersect with Politics and The Law

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Sexuality is a powerful socio-political tool and weapon. Discuss how sexual norms and sexual identities intersect with politics and the law, economics and the marketplace and social wellness and disease.

Choose one of the following options for your assignment this week:

Option A: Gender Crimes

Criminal acts occur against individuals because of gender – some of these are labeled as hate crimes in the U.S. (consider cases of violence against transgendered and homosexual individuals) and others occur across cultures. Choose two other types of “gender crimes” and discuss what these acts reveal about deep-seated cultural values and beliefs. One possibility is to examine bride burning or dowry death in India.

Submit a paper (750-1250 words) that explores gender crimes. Provide at least three references cited within the text and listed in the references section.

Impact of Globalization and Civil Wars

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***I will be including the PowerPoint mentioned in the comments….***

The information you provided in your PowerPoint presentation on Threats to the Global Environment has led to productive debates at the United Nations General Assembly! Hence, they are now asking you to create an additional analysis report to respond to the issues raised in these debates.

Your fourth project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop a report that addresses the issues raised by some of the member states of the United Nations.

Step I. Consider the Issues

In Assignment 3a, you were asked to create a PowerPoint identifying the four most critical threats out of eight threats provided in the table below.

Using Data in Sociology Research

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Using the same topic that you identified in the first writing assignment and further researched in the second, compose a short (two pages) write-up exploring the data that exists on your topic. In about 2-3 pages (double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, MLA format) Address the following:

(1) Where did you find the data?

(2) How and when was the data collected?

(3) What does the data document?

(4) How does the data relate to your topic?

(5) What are the limitations of the data?

You might look at one of the following sites:

The General Social Survey

Gender Exploitation

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  1. Select a contemporary social issue (a topic for your paper) to research and to view from the perspective of a sociological paradigm. *Examples of topics below
  2. Papers must be 3-4 pages, 12 pt. double-spaced.
  3. Papers must include one paradigm, use only one of the 3 main theories to apply to your topic (conflict theory, functionalism, or interactionism). Discuss it directly and apply it thoroughly!
  4. Paper structure: Introduction, Body of Paper (where you discuss your research findings and apply your theory), and Conclusion. Be sure to use sociological terms from this course to discuss your topic!
  5. Papers must include at least 5 resources from: books, academic articles, or sociological journals
  6. Papers must include MLA or APA in-text citations and a Works Cited list (alphabetized!).

There are many topics you can consider for your paper. You may find that your topic is very general and you will then need to narrow it down. Some topics could include:

Gun control, media perceptions, cyber bullying, sexual harassment, the death penalty, undocumented workers, New Jim Crow, gender exploitation, social media, police corruption, gambling in athletics, cheating in academic settings, relationships, homelessness, crossing borders, white privilege, driving while Black/Brown, juvenile delinquency, environmental racism, LGBTQ+ rights, whistle blowers, unnecessary surgery (medical sociology)