American workers during the Gilded Age
What role did the government play in defining, protecting, and/or limiting the liberty of American workers during the Gilded Age?
sociology
Social Darwinism and in the liberty of contract
How did the labor movement launch a sustained assault on the understanding of freedom grounded in Social Darwinism and in the liberty of contract?
Social reformers active in the Gilded Age
Compare the motives and methods of the various social reformers active in the Gilded Age. How did the efforts of thinkers such as Henry George, Laurence Gronlund, and Edward Bellamy differ from those of the Protestant and Social Gospel reformers of the period? Were any of these approaches more successful than others? …
Paradigm shifts occurring in cultures
You read earlier about paradigm shifts occurring in cultures; Western culture has observed some as well. Description of the assignment: The following 4 men created a paradigm shift within Western culture: Luther, Columbus, Gutenberg, and Charles Darwin. In this assignment, explain which one of these you deem to have had the most …
Life
Do you think life has or can have meaning? Why might one question whether life has any larger meaning or purpose? Share your perspective by making an argument that involves your own view and those of the 3 authors we have considered during this unit. Select ones that support your view and …
Social Engineering
Instructions What is social engineering? Simply put, it is “any act that influences a person to take action that may or may not be in their best interest.” Social engineering is a term that encompasses a broad spectrum of malicious activity. Select one of the following social engineering attack techniques: Baiting. Scareware. Pretexting. …
The “fading of the American Dream
What is your perspective on the “fading of the American Dream”? Cite at least two (2) points from the PBS video for support. Raj Chetty Discusses the Fading of the American Dream
A “learning culture.
Perform an internet search and read about a “learning culture.” Evaluate the extent to which your organization is a learning culture, citing specific categories from your organizational context.
Identity challenges at work
Pick an identity group other than your own (a different race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). Describe at least one example of a negative experience or interaction you believe you could encounter at work as part of this group. What policies or strategies could an organization implement to prevent those negative experiences …
Infants and Children
Respond to your peers by addressing the following:• Explain a physical or cognitive development learning activity that aligns with the ideas shared in your peer’s post. Make sure to explain the activity and how it supports their ideas. Explain how advances in thinking during the concrete operational stage will allow you to incorporate more complex …
