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Class research and introductory information for Arab Springs.

Assignment Criteria: Use the information in chapter 13 on the Family, and the article by Stephanie Coontz (posted in the extra reading section of Canvas) to answer the following question: Should the "traditional family" be saved? Why or why not? The response must not exceed ONE page. Grade Received: 2 out of 2

Assignment Criteria: Assignment: Objective: to understand how contemporary events can be examined and analyzed using sociological theories/frameworks and the sociological imagination. Find one in-depth (should be longer than a page) news article (no more than 30 days old) on a topic that interests you and demonstrates the effect of social forces on society. It must NOT be an editorial, letter to the editor, or opinion piece. Points will be taken off for use of editorials or opinion piece...

Assignment Criteria: Facts about Global Poverty Go to: NOTE: You are not limited to only this site. You may visit other sites too. Research facts on global stratification, poverty, conflict etc. Type up TEN facts you find surprising on the above topic. How would you solve/attempt to address TWO of these global problems? Grade Received: 1.8 out of 2

Assignment Criteria: What is Genocide? Read on 4 different genocides Summarize your findings: Be brief here. –Which country –When / time, how long it lasted –Perpetrators and number of victims? 3. How does the discussion on Social Groups help us understand why genocides occur? Connect your research findings to at least TWO concepts identified in the discussion of Social groups. Paper must not be more than One and half pages ...