Analyze the influences that promote stereotyping, and offer strategies to reduce prejudice. What are the consequences of stereotyping and discrimination? Who does this behavior hurt, and in what ways does it hurt them? Are we inadvertently creating self-fulfilling prophecies in our society? If so, how can we take steps to improve attitudes, judgments, and behaviors?
In your argument paper, you are going to choose a side of a debatable (provided) topic. You will then need to persuade the reader (your teacher) to agree with your opinion. The best argumentative papers combine strong research and commentary from the author. You will have several topics to choose from that are listed below. You will receive research from […]
Define and describe the following terms: prejudice, stereotype, discrimination, and ingroup vs. outgroup. Based on your own experiences in the social world, can you relate to any of these terms? Do you identify with a particular term? Why or why not?
Explain the three types of love: companionate, passionate, and compassionate. What are the differences and similarities among them? What is an example of each type? How does Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love distinguish romantic love, from empty love or infatuation
Describe the factors of attraction. What attracts us to one another? Why are we less likely to befriend someone from another culture than someone from a similar background with a similar physical aesthetic? Be sure to identify and describe all six factors in attraction
In two paragraphs, explain the difference between the role of using a computer program and the role of programming a computer. Analyze why understanding the difference between both roles is important when designing and programming an application?
Create 2-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing your team’s research proposal. One bullet point per slide The research question “Is it possible to prevent suicidal influences by taking preemptive measures?” The research hypothesis be if it is possible to prevent suicidal influences, then the preemptive measures could be implemented across all demographics—thus decreasing national suicide rates.
Briefly discuss any two acts that had a heavy emphasis on women’s issues. Can you think of an example in today’s world where these acts have made a difference? Explain the importance of reasonable accommodation and provide an example of how a company may make reasonable accommodations.
Conduct a research on one of the top fifteen health care organizations in the U.S. Your research should include the following questions: How will you find listings of the top fifteen health care systems? What are the various components of the selected health care system? How does it rank in terms of reduced mortality and infection rates? What are the […]
Read Philip Roth’s short story “Eli the Fanatic” in the collection Goodbye Columbus and integrate your answers in a well focused, well supported and well organized essay on this topic. (2-3 pages) Eli’s inner conflict an the causes. In writing your analysis, consider/include the following points:Why is he ,and the Jewish community he represents, so uncomfortable with the presence of […]
