Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Review the various social institutions

Vessing (2011) states, “a society needs a variety of social institutions in order to function adequately. However, it does appear that not all citizens have equal access to participation in them, and that one’s social class and ascribed characteristics may limit one’s ability to benefit from them. This disparity results in unequal access to all […]

offer an explanation of what the digital divide is and why it matters.

The future of the world is uncertain. In fact, there are those who predict a wonderful world where technology and creativity provide a good quality of life for most people, while others predict a world of competition, conflict, and strife. Read Chapter 12 of the text, Sociology: Beyong Common Sense, and the article, The Digital Divide and […]

how might they be effective and how might they limit a good design? 

Complete the VARK Assessment in the Readings and Resources.  Based on your preferred learning style as identified from the VARK Assessment, and what we have learned about adult learning theory (Andragogy) principles, how could your personal learning style and learning preferences most influence your training design?  Share some pros and cons – how might they […]

Are the reasons for unionization not as valid and they were?

The National Labor Relations Act was passed in 1935.  In 1944, 35% of the workforce were members of an organized union.  In 2016, private-sector workers (those workers not in the government, schools, etc) only had 6.4% participation in unions. What do you think are the reasons? Has the culture changed? Is the National Labor Relations […]

Selected and Abbreviated Theories of Cultural Emotions’

Purpose To discuss our PowerPoint ‘Selected and Abbreviated Theories of Cultural Emotions’ and the reading to increase our understanding and knowledge of content related to cultural emotions. Task Use the powerpoint and readings to discern how applicability of various theories to explain and interpret cultural emotions. Discussion Questions Discuss the main theories of cultural emotions […]

Discuss the main theories of cultural emotions and their concepts

Purpose To discuss our PowerPoint ‘Selected and Abbreviated Theories of Cultural Emotions’ and the reading to increase our understanding and knowledge of content related to cultural emotions. Task Use the powerpoint and readings to discern how applicability of various theories to explain and interpret cultural emotions. Discussion Questions Discuss the main theories of cultural emotions […]

What is measurement validity and reliability?

What is measurement validity and reliability? Part one 1.What is operationalization? What are typical choices to make in operationalization? 2. Briefly, what are the steps in conceptualizing and operationalizing the general concept of “poverty”? 3.Conceptualize and operationalize each of the following general concepts, following the textbook’s step-by-step approach. What are some of the choices to make in operationalizing them? Depression Parental monitoring, School quality Part two 1.What […]

the issue of globalization of health and its impact on African people’s health. 

the issue of globalization of health and its impact on African people’s health. This assignment entails a critical reflection and analysis of an issue. This is a brief (3 pages; APA Style) discussion, rather than a summary. (must be an opinionated discussion rather than copying from articles) I want to reflect on the issue of globalization […]

Vision of Desired Change or Improved Conditions

Instructions: This is a three-part assignment, in which you develop a proposal for a viable action research project. The purpose of the proposal is to engage and inform potential funders of the project, as well as other key stakeholder groups invested in social change initiatives. The proposal should clearly and succinctly describe all aspects of […]