Sociology Answers

Social research or research methodology

The functionalist definition of family focuses on what a family is while the substantive definition focuses on what families do

As an aspiring sociologist, you are tasked to identify 5 different sources of data on a social problem reported in popular newsprint, and/or electronic media with the aim to use these together with information from at least 2 journal articles enabling you to write a 5-page report for officials of Local Government who aim later to distribute the winning report at their annual meeting. In your report, the following should be clearly included:

• Identify the actual social problem with an explanation of what it is and its prevalence in a specific community.

•  Use the four elements of a social to motivate why you believe your chosen problem can be viewed as a social problem.

•  Reflect on four implications this problem poses for community life.

•  Propose a few suggestions on how the social problem can be managed and its impact minimized

What would you teach learners to enable them to become effective group members

Write a paragraph on how you intend establishing a positive classroom climate with reference to the application of the 20-step discipline model.

Discuss how you would create an environment in your class that supports positive intercultural contact that is conducive to learning.

Compare and contrast two theoretical approaches to social problems to poverty as a social problem.

Check how availability of finance may influence one in choosing a career

In 200 words or more, compare and contrast two theoretical approaches to social problems to poverty as a social problem.

1) Examine your own everyday activities, purchases, enjoyments, work, travel, holidays and so on. In what ways is globalisation part of your everyday life experiences. Provide relevant and appropriate examples. [15]

2). How would you characterize your own view on globalisation and sustainable development? [10]

3). What is the significance of sustainable development goals? [10]

4). What are the advantages and disadvantages of conceiving sustainable development as a dialogue of values? [15]