SOC 105 Discussions

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Week 3

Share your thoughts opinions on negative body image, selfies, and the media in this week’s discussion. Argue for or against one of the following statements using examples to support your claims:

  • The media and its platforms are partly to blame for individuals developing negative body images.
  • People who regularly take selfies are not as happy as those who do not take selfies.
  • Build on a classmates’ post by asking questions, offering thoughtful ideas, or sharing personal connections. Be sure to demonstrate respect for classmates’ comments.

Week 4

Share your thoughts and opinions on representation of racial and ethnic minorities in this week’s discussion.

Representation of racial and ethnic minorities in the media affects our perceptions of individuals.

  • In what way can media change people’s minds about those who are different than them? Give real life examples from your own experience to support your position.
  • Build on a classmates’ post by asking questions, offering thoughtful ideas, or sharing personal connections. Be sure to demonstrate respect for classmates’ comments.

Reflective Journal 2

Overview

Write a 1-page journal entry (approximately 250 words) in which you:

  • Describe three benefits you or others have experienced with social media.
  • Discuss two dangers you or others have experienced with social media.
  • Complete the page/word amount requirement.
  • Write with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements.

Assignment

Social and Cultural Norms

Overview

In this assignment, you will argue a pro or con position involving minorities, women, or LGBTQ individuals given an audience with opposing views.

Presenting stereotypes of minorities/women/LGBTQ individuals affects viewers’ conceptions of different groups.

How do such skewed views affect real-life interactions with members of minority groups? Is there a difference among such genres as comedies, dramas, police procedurals, children’s shows, cartoons, and reality shows, in how marginalized people are portrayed? Can you cite any examples from your own experiences?

The media should be trusted to provide the means to change people’s perceptions of minorities. Argue for or against this statement.

Requirements

Your paper must outline specifically the nature of the problem and demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly.

Write a three-page paper in which you:

  • In the introduction, include a quote, question or statistic from your text and an overview of the three major points you will cover.
  • Introduce your position with a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph.
  • Provide three major points to support your thesis statement (put each major point in a separate paragraph).
  • Answer each of the sub-questions in at least one paragraph each.
  • Wrap up your assignment with a strong conclusion in which you restate the points you made and supported.
  • Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
  • Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
  • Provide three credible and reliable sources (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five years and are cited correctly in the position paper.

JOURNAL PREPARATION

Reflective Journal 3: Are Polls an Accurate Assessment of Public Opinion?