Drug abuse has been defined as a significant social problem. This discussion provides an opportunity to examine this problem as well as the consequences of our reliance on punishment as a solution to drug abuse. After viewing the required video for this discussion, please answer each of the following questions: a. Discuss the differences between a…
Review the article, Race, poverty and punishment: The impact of criminal sanctions on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequality, as you to prepare for this paper. As Wheelock and Uggen (2006) point out, “the association between crime, punishment, and poverty has long been the subject of sociological and criminological investigation” (p. 1). This assignment is intended…
After viewing the required video for this discussion, please address each of the following questions: a. What core social values are most challenged by legalized gay adoption? b. How have these “values” been defined and reinforced? c. Assuming these values are changing, at least for some individuals or societies, how have experts explained or described…
After viewing the required video for this discussion, pick one of the following overlapping issues highlighted in this week’s readings to discuss: a. How does the corporatization of farming affect all Americans, not just those living in rural areas? What can you do about this? b. What is brain drain and what are its long-reaching effects…
For information on global warming, view the required video and website for this discussion and answer the following questions: a. How does human activity impact greenhouse gases found in the atmosphere? b. What are some simple changes humans can do to help keep the Earth cooler in the future? c. What are you doing to help?
Compose a 200- to 300-word response to the following: · Define social change. What are the key features of social change? Provide four examples of social movements, current or past, and describe the key features of each movement. Define modernization. What are the key features of modernization? Provide four examples of modernization and describe the…
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper addressing the following questions: · How does modernization manifest itself in U.S. society? Use one of the modern theorists introduced in Ch. 16 of Society as a basis for your response. · Is modernization likely to continue in the U.S.? Explain your answer. · Is modernization a world-wide trend?…
How can data provide information to evaluate quality patient outcomes? Give an example of data that can reflect poor quality in care How can quality improvement be a daily task in patient care? Why does continuous quality improvement need to be associated with change?
Your capstone change project begins this week when you identify a problem that you judge needs to experience a change in order to produce better patient outcomes • Formulate a significant clinical question that will be the basis for your capstone change project • Relate how you developed the question • Describe the importance of…
In this course, you have looked at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You have also examined different perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue. Choose an ethical issue to write about. You may…
In this course, you have looked at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You have also examined different perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue. Choose an ethical issue to write about. You may…
Watch “Critical Thinking:Initial Child Protection Services Meeting” first, muted, then with sound and discuss in collaborative groups. Complete the University Material: Week Four Post-Conversation Reaction Form, referring to the University Material: Week Four Collaborative Conversation Instructions.