Category: Sociology

Have you or has anyone you know been ever held a low-wage Job (precarious work)?

Have you or has anyone you know been ever held a low-wage Job (precarious work)?

Have you or has anyone you know been ever held a low-wage Job (precarious work)? If so, would you describe and explain what type of work and benefits, pay and disadvantages. How hard that you worked and paid? How much of a chance do most people with jobs, for example at Wendy’s or Wal-Mart, have to enroll to college and to work toward a different career? How can people find a strategy for avoiding low-wage (precarious) jobs? In the film, as Barbara Ehrenreich claims that most-well-off people in the US are dependent on low-wage workers. What does she mean by this?
For further Knowledge about precarious work please watch the videos and podcast (links in this module as well) and read scanned pages (you could also find under ” extra readings”)
NOTE: These extra short readings and videos are also highly recommended/helpful for discussion and assignments on following tabs in this Module.

Question #1: Describe the community that your field placement serves. Briefly de

Question #1: Describe the community that your field placement serves. Briefly de

Question #1: Describe the community that your field placement serves. Briefly describe its physical, social and political dimensions. Key physical features, dominant social characteristics, etc). Question #2: Identify the eight types of community practice models. Which of the eight types is more culturally sensitive? Explain your rationale. (Use a works cited to this question) 8 community practice models down below. 1. Neighborhood and Community Organizing 2. Organizing Functional Communities 3. Social, Economic, and Sustainable Development 4. Inclusive Program Development 5. Social Planning 6. Coalitions 7. Political and Social Action 8. Movements for Progressive Change

Discussion: Form and Function of Family Some configuration of what we know as “f

Discussion: Form and Function of Family
Some configuration of what we know as “f

Discussion: Form and Function of Family
Some configuration of what we know as “family” forms the cornerstone of functional units in almost every known society. However, like many concepts, family is complex and difficult to precisely define.
View the following video on how sociology defines family and the different forms family takes in different societies.
Theories About Family & Marriage: Crash Course Sociology #37 (YouTube – 10:59)
and this video on the stages and changing patterns in family life:
Stages of Family Life: Crash Course Sociology #38 (YouTube – 10:52)
Discuss
In this discussion:
Consider the critical functions that families fulfill. What ones do you think are the most important? Why? Are these universal (i.e., the same across cultures)? Why or why not?
How has the concept of family evolved over time? Why is this important to society? Do you think the family is “in decline” in society, as some argue? Explain your view.
Your initial response should be at least 300 words, use excellent written mechanics, and include current APA formatting as needed.