Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for, drug abuse

Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for, drug abuse Part one: Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for, drug abuse Part two: Apply social learning theory to the “causes” of drug abuse Part three: Analyze the interactional contexts and personal experiences associated with “soft” and “hard” drug abuse The posts will […]

Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for sex work

Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for sex work Part one: Identify different historical definitions of, and causal explanations for sex work Part two: Apply a combination of social learning and anomie theories to sex work Part three: Analyze the interactional contexts in which various forms of sex work occur Part four: Explain […]

Is Inequality Making Us Sick?

Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the United States ranked 33rd in the world in life expectancy and 56th in infant mortality in 2014 (World Factbook 2014). It is easy to equate health with behavior. In other words, we tend to think that if you eat […]

Valuing Motherhood Across Cultures

Valuing Motherhood Across Cultures Identities such as race, gender, and age are ascribed statuses; that is they are statuses that are assigned at birth and are involuntarily assumed throughout one’s life.  On the other hand, many of the identities we hold are based on achieved statuses—positions that we earn and/or choose.  One such identity is […]

Introduction to Research Proposals

Assignment: Assignment: Introduction to Research Proposals Just because you thought of an interesting research question and have a desire to conduct research does not mean that your research will automatically be supported by faculty or funded by an organization. In order to gain stakeholder approval, you must submit a research proposal. Much like an outline […]

characteristics of a Critical Thinker 

  Some of the many characteristics of a Critical Thinker is someone who: is inquisitive with regard to a wide range of issues, has a concern to become and remain well-informed, has self-confidence in one’s own abilities to reason, is open-minded regarding world views, is flexible in considering alternatives and opinions, has an understanding of the opinions […]

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Your participation in a foundation field practicum will demonstrate your ability to carry out the nine core competencies.  Meaning, you must be able to do the following things as demonstrated by specific duties and activities that you will do as a field practicum student.   In preparation for doing these things in the field and to […]

Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative methods.

Please post thoughtful responses and comments to the following questions. Watch the video ‘Sociological Research’ on the Week 3 Videos and read Chapter 2. Sociological Research on the Week 2 Learning Resources. Explain the steps of the sociological research using your own sociology topic. Discuss also your reaction of the sociological research. Explain the difference […]

Healthcare reform for immigrants. 

FOR TOMORROW AT 8:00 PM Topic: Healthcare reform for immigrants. Send to: The president of USA You will write an influence letter to the president of united states in which you want to persuade for a new healthcare reform for immigrants. You will write from a social worker perspective. Make sure that you are using the […]