Anti Productivist Thesis
Do you agree with the anti-productivist thesis as outlined in the Sassatelli text? What implications do you think this perspective might have for understanding consumer culture?
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Transition from traditional to modern society
Discuss: Marx, Weber and Durkheim transition from traditional to modern society and individuals faced frustration during it with each one of theorists. “One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams. he found himself transformed in his bcd into a horrible vermin. Ile lay on his armour-like hack, and if he lifted his …
The basic democratic values that underlie our society
What are the basic democratic values that underlie our society? How have they changed in recent years? How have these changes affected public attitudes toward democratic government and public administration? What steps can be taken to secure and perhaps increase governmental accountability to the people? In your opinion, how effective is each of …
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A controlled experiment and a quasi-experiment.
Address the following listed items: Create a table that portrays the similarities and differences between a controlled experiment and a quasi-experiment. Describe how you would conduct a nested case-control study of low socioeconomic status as a risk factor for teenage pregnancy. Explain what is meant by the statement that cohort studies overcome the …
A descriptive epidemiologic study and an analytic epidemiologic study.
In this discussion, you will compare and contrast a descriptive epidemiologic study with an analytic epidemiologic study. In the text of your initial post propose a one-paragraph design of a descriptive study pertaining to a demographic population of which you are a member. If necessary, refresh your memory of the key …
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How disasters, traumas, and risks affect the way we view deaths
Watch the video from this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppSAlO9pmPA and think about how disasters, traumas, and risks affect the way we view deaths (For example PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, etc). Think about the events you saw and the things the victims/witnesses say (emotions, facts, vocal intonations). Discuss: The fear, confusion, and sorrow that accompanies traumatic deaths. The …
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Having a political ideology
Explain what it means to have a political ideology, and how ideology is distinct from party identification. Then, discuss the motives for adopting an ideology (not specific ideologies, but any ideology in general). In 1964, Philip Converse published a study of political attitudes, in which he claimed that very few …
Climate change and Media
Please write a “policy paper”, backed by evidence – references, interviews, etc., for the minister to present to parliament. The policy paper should answer the questions below. • How has the media dealt with climate change issues? How has it adapted over the past 10 years? • Is the media doing a …
Being involved in child abuse situations
Please share your thoughts and feelings about being involved in child abuse situations as a human services professional. What role(s) do you envision serving in the healing process for children and families with abuse histories? What is exciting about this potential professional role? What makes you nervous about this potential professional role? How …
Charter schools in the U.S
Watch the following video about charter schools in the U.S.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_htSPGAY7I Then watch the video about the education system in South Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ll4iB74a4 What are some of the challenges that are in both educational systems? What are the various solutions people have offered and how are they working out? What are the …
