The Status Of Women
Watch the Ted Talk “Our Century’s Greatest Injustice” by Sheryl Wu Dunn. What do you think about her claim that the central moral challenge of this century is gender inequity or the oppression of women and girls worldwide? What are the solutions to women’s global inequality that she discusses and why is education so important? […]
Parenting Styles
Parents demonstrate varying levels of warmth, expectations for adherence to rules, and openness of communication with children. Understanding the characteristics and outcomes associated with parenting styles can guide you in helping parents develop the most effective skills for raising their children. Tasks: Use your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to […]
Developmental Norms for Young Adults.
Examine your cultural values about developmental norms for young adults. Tasks: Cultural groups typically have clearly defined expectations for when certain social events should occur. Some of these expectations may be clearly stated, while other expectations are unspoken. Reflect on your own beliefs about when a young adult should achieve the following transitions into adulthood: Moving into […]
Traditional U.S Marriage Practices
Arranged marriages are negotiated by the immediatley family of a bride and groom. Approximately 55% of all marriages globally are arranged. Our U.S. ideal of meeting the person of your dreams is uniquely Western. Among arranged marriages, only 4% of these marriages end in divorce. Divorce rates in the U.S. are over 50%. Why […]
Natural Disasters And Famine
Applied anthropology is “a branch of anthropology that concerns itself with applying anthropological knowledge to achieve practical goals, usually in the service of an agency outsied the traditional academic setting” (Ember et al., 2011: 516). In Chapter 28, the text discusses various “social problems” which applied anthropology can help address. Consider, in particular, natural disasters […]
The Danger of a Single Story
The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.” – Chimamanda Adichie Watch the TED talk by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie called “The Danger of a Single Story” What does Adichie mean by ‘the danger […]
Therapeutic Modality
Imagine that some of your colleagues mention using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and reality therapy. Your colleagues continue to say that based on their experiences, they really like these therapies and that they appear to work. Your instincts also tell you that perhaps they might be helpful for your […]
Self-image During Middle Childhood and Adolescence
In this assignment, you will identify and discuss factors that contribute to self-image during middle childhood and adolescence. Write a 6- to 7-page research paper on factors influencing self-image during middle childhood and adolescence. Tasks: Conduct a review from professional literature—articles from peer-reviewed journals and relevant textbooks—on the factors influencing self-image during middle childhood and […]
Article Critique (Factorial ANOVA)
The practice of quantitative research not only involves statistical calculations and formulas but also involves the understanding of statistical techniques related to real-world applications. You might not become a quantitative researcher nor use statistical methods in your profession but as a consumer, citizen, and scholar-practitioner, it will be important for you to become a critical […]
The Practice Of Female Circumcision In Mali
Discuss the practice of female circumcision in Mali. What was Dettwyler’s interaction like with Agnes? What are some of the reasons given for the practice of female circumcision in Mali? If you were an anthropologist working in Mali, how would you go about trying to curb the practice? Do you think the U.S. practice of […]
