SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Constructing Race SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 2 Implications of Anglo Dominance in the United States SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 1 Legacy of Slavery SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 2 Hispanic Culture SOC 308 Week 2 Ethnic Group Evaluation SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 1 English as the Official U.S. Language SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 2 Hate Crime SOC 308 Week 3 Final Paper Problem and Outline (2 Papers) SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 1 The Caste System in India SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 2 The Cosmic Race SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 1 Northern Ireland SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 2 Why War SOC 308 Week 5 Final Paper (2 Papers)

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SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Constructing Race
SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 2 Implications of Anglo Dominance in the United
States
SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 1 Legacy of Slavery
SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 2 Hispanic Culture
SOC 308 Week 2 Ethnic Group Evaluation
SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 1 English as the Official U.S. Language
SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 2 Hate Crime
SOC 308 Week 3 Final Paper Problem and Outline (2 Papers)
SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 1 The Caste System in India
SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 2 The Cosmic Race
SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 1 Northern Ireland
SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 2 Why War
SOC 308 Week 5 Final Paper (2 Papers)
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SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Constructing Race

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SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Constructing Race
Constructing Race. Review the PBS website RACE – The Power of an
Illusion as you prepare for this discussion.
This site offers many examples of how the science of human difference
contradicts ordinary ideas of race.
As we see in the readings and in this website, race is socially
constructed, a system of thought and human behavior not directly based
on nature, instead resulting from social ideas and practices. In other
words, race exists because people believe it is real and important.
Please respond to the following:
a. How has race been constructed in the United States?
b. Provide a specific example of how race continues to be socially
constructed.
c. What groups are harmed, and benefit, from these constructions of
race?
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SOC 308 Week 1 DQ 2 Implications of Anglo
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mplications of Anglo Dominance in the United States. Please respond to
the following:
Since the European settlement of North America, white, Anglo
Americans have dominated the political landscape.
Define, in your own words, Anglo dominance and describe how Anglos
built and have maintained said dominant system. Assess whether or not
Anglos will continue to dominate the political landscape in the United
States and what changes are necessary to establish a more equitable
sharing of power.
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SOC 308 Week 1 Quiz
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SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 1 Legacy of Slavery
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Legacy of Slavery. Listen to or read Dr. King’s speech, I Have a Dream.
Then, respond to the following:
Dr. King’s famous speech envisions a future in which the racial
distinction established by slavery and segregation is no more.
Evaluate the ways in which the legacy of slavery has prevented the
United States from building a more just society, supporting your
evaluation with the textbook and additional sources.
Define what Dr. King’s refrain, “free at last,” looks like to you and how
our society will need to change in order to achieve it
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SOC 308 Week 2 DQ 2 Hispanic Culture

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Hispanic Culture. Please review the following sources in preparation for
this discussion.
a. The Border
b. Hispanic Americans: Exhibitions and Presentations
c. History of US-Mexico Relations
Based on your review of at least one of the above sources, define and
discuss the historic incident or aspect of culture that you find most
interesting or have observed in your community and, using examples,
demonstrate why it is relevant to the impact of Hispanic culture in the
United States.
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SOC 308 Week 2 Ethnic Group Evaluation
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6. Ethnic Group Evaluation. Please review Chapters 5 through 9 of Race
and Ethnicity as you prepare for this assignment.
By the mid-twentieth century, European immigrant groups described in
Week One had combined to form a white racial majority in the United
States. Today, Blacks, Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and non-
white Europeans interact with the white majority in a system of race that
can be broadly described as comprising whites and non-whites, whites
and racial minorities, or whites and people of color. While unique ethnic
groups share a culture in which ethnic conflict is present, including
pressures to assimilate, the broader culture also celebrates the unique
culture of many ethnic groups in America.
Write a paper in which you evaluate a selected major ethnic group in the
United States. Please elaborate on the following points in your essay:
a. Select an ethnic group from among those discussed in Chapters 5
through 9.
b. Examine the history of this group in the United States, including
immigration, assimilation, conflict with other ethnic groups, and other
issues of interest.
c. Provide an example of a widely held myth or misconception about this
ethnic group. How do we know this is a myth? Why is this myth so
difficult to abandon?
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SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 1 English as the Official
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English as the Official U.S. Language. Please visit Poll: Should English
Be the United States’ Official Language?
as you prepare for this discussion and participate in the poll.
After reading the argument for making English the official language of
the United States and participating in the poll, assess the merit of this
argument in context with the results of the poll. Why is this argument
valid / invalid and how would establishing an official language affect the
status quo?

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SOC 308 Week 3 DQ 2 Hate Crime
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Hate Crime. Please visit Hate Crime Statistics, 2009 as you prepare for
this discussion. Click through the Hate Crimes website, following your
curiosity.
Based on the information you gleaned from the FBI website above,
discuss a statistic, study, or other fact that surprised you or has affected
your
community and what the numbers say about offenses against this
specific protected class. What do these crimes say about our society and
what steps need to be
taken to prevent them?
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SOC 308 Week 3 Final Paper Problem and
Outline (2 Papers)

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Final Paper Problem and Outline. To prepare for your Final Paper,
review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five
of your online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation”
section of this guide. Then, complete the following written
assignment and submit it for feedback from your instructor. The paper
must be formatted according to APA style and include a title and a
reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials,
visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on
the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.
Proposal
Describe the society selected for your paper. This could be a nation,
other than the U.S., or possibly a large ethnic group within another
country. Discuss why you believe this is an appropriate topic for your
Final Paper.
Outline
Using the sample below as a guide, provide an outline for your Final
Paper.
Select and analyze a society demonstrating ethnic stratification and
conflict, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination. In addition
to a description of the selected society, papers should include an analysis
of similarities and differences as compared to the United States.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, this
outline is likely to result in a high quality Final Paper:
a. Title

10. b. Describe the selected society, focusing on ethnic groups, stratification,
and conflict.
c. Provide examples of the problem, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination.
d. What do the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in
the selected society?
e. Compare the selected society to the United States. Evaluate
similarities and difference related to ethnic groups, stratification, and
conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.
f. Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the
societies in which we live. This is a good place to include personal
opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
g. References: Provide at least five sources from the Ashford Online
Library that you plan to include in your Final Paper.
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SOC 308 Week 3 Final Paper Problem and
Outline
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11. Final Paper Problem and Outline. To prepare for your Final Paper,
review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five
of your online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation”
section of this guide. Then, complete the following written
assignment and submit it for feedback from your instructor. The paper
must be formatted according to APA style and include a title and a
reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials,
visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on
the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.
Proposal
Describe the society selected for your paper. This could be a nation,
other than the U.S., or possibly a large ethnic group within another
country. Discuss why you believe this is an appropriate topic for your
Final Paper.
Outline
Using the sample below as a guide, provide an outline for your Final
Paper.
Select and analyze a society demonstrating ethnic stratification and
conflict, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination. In addition
to a description of the selected society, papers should include an
analysis of similarities and differences as compared to the United States.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, this
outline is likely to result in a high quality Final Paper:
a. Title
b. Describe the selected society, focusing on ethnic groups,
stratification, and conflict.

12. c. Provide examples of the problem, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination.
d. What do the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in
the selected society?
e. Compare the selected society to the United States. Evaluate
similarities and difference related to ethnic groups, stratification, and
conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.
f. Conclude with reflections and thoughtsabout ethnic groups and the
societies in which we live. This is a good place to include personal
opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
g. References: Provide at least five sources from the Ashford Online
Library that you plan to include in your Final Paper.
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SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 1 The Caste System in India
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The Caste System in India. Please watch Prof. Mridu Rai: Caste system
in India or read The Caste System:
Effects on Poverty in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Then, compare India’s
caste system with racial/ethnic stratification in the United States.
What are the similarities and how do the differences create the potential
for upward mobility in the U.S.? Based on your review of the video,
why does the caste system remain so powerful in India?
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SOC 308 Week 4 DQ 2 The Cosmic Race

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The Cosmic Race. Jose Vasconcelos proposed the assimilation of ethnic
groups in Mexico into a new "cosmic race."
This concept is discussed in the readings as well as in The Cosmic
Race. More information can be found with a web search.
After reviewing your text, the linked document above, and others found
in your web search, describe what Jose Vasconcelos means by a cosmic
race and then evaluate the cultural ramifications of this idea. Compare
this evaluation with the melting pot ideal of the US. Use these two
examples to infer the role of national or cultural identity to a given
society.
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SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 1 Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland. English involvement in Ireland dates back to 1171,
when English King, Henry II invaded the island to expand his empire.
Since then, politics in the region has been characterized by varying
degrees of tension between Irish independence and British rule.
This tension has often flared into violent conflict. As in other global
situations, what might be more accurately described as a political and
economic conflict has become an ethnic conflict, with opposing groups
unified around cultural and religious identities.
Please respond to the following:
a. In your informed opinion, what events led to the peace agreements
immediately preceding the current state of harmony?
b. Given the long history of conflict, is it likely that disputes between
England and Ireland have been permanently resolved?
c. What can be done to decrease the chance of further conflict?
d. What does this example tell us about the social construction of ethnic
identities?

16. Your initial post for each discussion should be a minimum of 250 words.
Use scholarly sources to support your responses. Include citations and
references in APA style. Review the posts of your peers, focusing on
solutions. Respond to a minimum of two other comments posted by your
classmates. Be sure to review the discussion board grading rubric
located in the classroom.
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SOC 308 Week 5 DQ 2 Why War
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Why War? Review the Conflict Map to prepare for this discussion.
Based on your review of the information provided in the conflict map
site,
analyze the impact of ethnic conflict in the world today. Examples
include:
a. Sudan
b. Eastern Congo/Rwanda
c. Iraq
d. Sri Lanka
e. Former Yugoslavia (Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia)

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SOC 308 Week 5 Final Paper (2 Papers)
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Final Paper
A sociologist must be able to analyze racial and ethnic differences in
different national contexts.
For example, in the U.S., we tend to think of race in a particular way. In
order to develop this skill, select and analyze a society demonstrating
ethnic stratification and conflict, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination. In addition to a description of the selected society,
include an analysis of similarities and differences as compared to the
United States.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, this
outline is likely to result in a high quality Final Paper:
1. Title
2. Describe the selected society, focusing on ethnic groups, stratification,
and conflict.

18. 3. Provide examples of the problem, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination.
4. What do the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in
the selected society?
5. Compare the selected society to the United States. Evaluate
similarities and differences related to ethnic groups, stratification, and
conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.
6. Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the
societies in which we live. This is a good place to include personal
opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
7. References
Academic Research
Academic research papers must meet university level standards of
quality. What constitutes quality, academic research?
1. Primary sources written by experts in the field of study.
2. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources
3. Credible sources (experts in the area of study) – If your citation and
reference cannot include the name of a credible expert this is most likely
not a scholarly source.
4. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study)
5. Peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by
recognized experts in the relevant field of study)
6. Educational and Government websites (those ending with a web URL
suffix of .edu or .gov) may be appropriate in some cases but should be
evaluated carefully.
Please visit the Academic Research section on your course homepage
(accessible through the Student Responsibilities and Policies tab on the
left navigation toolbar) to review what types of materials are not
acceptable for academic, university level research.
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length, formatted according to
APA style, and include a title and a reference page (which does not
count towards the page length). Support your points with examples from
the text and at least seven scholarly sources, three of which can be found
in the Ashford Online Library. For information regarding APA samples

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SOC 308 Week 5 Final Paper
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Final Paper
A sociologist must be able to analyze racial and ethnic differences in
different nationalcontexts.
For example, in the U.S., we tend to think of race in a particular way. In
order to develop this skill, select and analyze a society demonstrating
ethnic stratification and conflict, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination. In addition to a description of the selected society,
include an analysis of similarities and differences as compared to the
United States.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, this
outline is likely to result in a high quality Final Paper:

20. 1. Title
2. Describe the selected society, focusing on ethnic groups,
stratification, and conflict.
3. Provide examples of the problem, including evidence of prejudice and
discrimination.
4. What do the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in
the selected society?
5. Compare the selected society to the United States. Evaluate
similarities and differences related to ethnic groups, stratification, and
conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.
6. Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the
societies in which we live. This is a good place to include personal
opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
7. References
Academic Research
Academic research papers must meet university level standards of
quality. What constitutes quality, academic research?
1. Primary sources written by experts in the field of study.
2. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources
3. Credible sources (experts in the area of study) – If your citation and
reference cannot include the name of a credible expert this is most likely
not a scholarly source.
4. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study)
5. Peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by
recognized experts in the relevant field of study)

21. 6. Educational and Government websites (those ending with a web URL
suffix of .edu or .gov) may be appropriate in some cases but should be
evaluated carefully.
Please visit the Academic Research section on your course homepage
(accessible through the Student Responsibilities and Policies tab on the
left navigation toolbar) to review what types of materials are not
acceptable for academic, university level research.
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length, formatted according to
APA style, and include a title and a reference page (which does not
count towards the page length). Support your points with examples from
the text and at least seven scholarly sources, three of which can be found
in the Ashford Online Library. For information regarding APA samples
and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning
Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.
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