Sociology Answers

The sociology department at the North West University is concerned with understanding minority students’ experiences of racial discrimination within institutions of higher learning. You have been approached by the department to assist with this research study, and as such, they have asked you to carry out this research.

a)     Provide a relevant topic for this research taking into account the guidelines provided by the prescribed readings. (2) Give a brief explanation of the factors that have contributed to the choice of the research topic. (8)

The sociology department at the North West University is concerned with understanding minority students’ experiences of racial discrimination within institutions of higher learning. You have been approached by the department to assist with this research study, and as such, they have asked you to carry out this research. A qualitative research approach is required.

a) Provide a relevant topic for this research taking into account the guidelines provided by the prescribed readings. (2) Give a brief explanation of the factors that have contributed to the choice of the research topic. (8)

Causes of poverty

Afterwards read a couple of pages from The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen.

Please discuss this reading assignment in light of the reading materials for this unit.

Briefly acquaint yourself with the Encyclopedia Britannica entry about Thorstein Veblen

Pick a famous politician, business leader, or celebrity who has been arrested recently. What crime did he or she allegedly commit? Who was the victim? Explain his or her actions from the point of view of one of the major sociological paradigms. What factors best explain how this person might be punished if convicted of the crime?

Define the concept "risky behaviour" and explain two factors why it is important for youths to investigate and be knowledgeable about it.