Which caste benefits the most from the social hierarchy in India? Which caste operates at the bottom of the social hierarchy?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9nfEES8CjQjeFNIRHVBejZJMGs/view?resourcekey=0-bRVfZbABg1SLihbGevrKIgAfter watching, post your answers to the following questions on the discussion board:Part I:• Which caste benefits the most from the social hierarchy in India? Which caste operates at the bottom of the social hierarchy?• What is another name for the lowest caste? Why do they have this name (i.e., what do members of higher castes belief will happen if they touch members of the lowest caste)?• Under the caste system in India, how was one’s social position determined (i.e., recalling chapter 5 of your text, is one’s social position under the caste system achieved or ascribed)?• How are people’s lives shaped by the caste to which they belong? What kinds of occupations are common among the lowest caste?• Even though the caste system was formally outlawed in 1949, the practice continues to shape people’s lives in tremendous ways, particularly in the more rural regions of India where tradition and cultural beliefs remain strong. Why, even after it has been formally outlawed, do you believe some people still accept this social system?Part II:• From a sociological standpoint, describe how the caste system in India is similar to the class system in the US.• How do ascribed/inherited characteristics such as race/skin color, ethnicity/nationality, gender, and family background or social class shape the social positions of individuals in the US?• Although formally outlawed, do you think the legacy of racial stratification in the US continues to impact people’s lives today, similar to how the legacy of the caste system impacts people’s lives in India still today?As you respond to your classmates’ posts, consider the cultural differences evident in the film. How would you feel about living in society operating under a closed system of stratification? Would you feel the system was fair? Why/why not? Should ascribed characteristics shape the opportunities available to us and/or influence our ability to experience upward social mobility?

Describe three lessons you learned during the program, and describe how you have or might use these experiences to enrich future work.

To prepare for this Discussion:Review the Program of Study documents in the Course Information link.Consider any insights, knowledge, or experiences you’ve gained throughout your Program of Study.Post a thoughtful response to the following:Identify your Program of Study. Health StudiesWhat were the strengths and challenges of this program?Has it met, exceeded, or failed to meet your expectations? How so?What major challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?What would you recommend to someone just starting this program?Describe three lessons you learned during the program, and describe how you have or might use these experiences to enrich future work.

Does the morality of the law play a role?

Read Situation 4. In addition to the facts presented in Situation 4, consider that the young juvenile was not read his Miranda Rights or provided with defense counsel until his sentencing. You are to determine his sentence.Calculate three sentences integrating the material from the text as your criteria.One sentence should be based upon the concept on Retributive Justice.The second sentence should be based upon Utilitarian Justice.The third, Restorative Justice.Discuss how his sentence may be modified based upon Procedural Justice.Which sentence would you choose and why?Does the morality of the law play a role?NOTE: Make sure you address ALL questions; define all concepts prior to applying them to the facts, analyzing and drawing conclusions. Use headings for clarity.Situation 4You are a probation officer who must prepare sentencing recommendation reports for the judge. The juvenile defendant to be sentenced in one case grew up in a desperately poor family, according to school records. He had a part-time job in a local grocery store, stocking the shelves and providing general cleanup. The store owner caught him stealing meat. Actually, this is the second time he has been caught stealing food. The first time he shoplifted at the store, the deferred adjudication included his commit- ment to work for the store owner. He explained that he was trying to help his mother, who could not provide enough food for his family. In general, failure to succeed at deferred adjudication results in a commitment to a juvenile facility. What would you recommend to the judge

Describe the problems based on the scenario.

Unit 6 Team Assignment Scenario:Scenario: Artificial Intelligence Medical (i.e., AIM) Inc. is a very profitable new company, and although it has only been in business for two years it has already doubled the size of its workforce and quadrupled it profits. The CEO/founder stepped aside recently in favor of a new CEO in the wake of employees’ frustration and social media messages about the benefits inequity and lack of motivation for teams at the company. The new CEO wants to change the way executive salaries are determined and find ways to motivate the project teams. The project teams typically areassigned to an artificial intelligence product such as a robot to perform routine surgeries or diagnostic software used by different medical units of a hospital for patient diagnosis.The new CEO tasked your employee team with finding a solution to the inequity in pay at the company and to address the lack of motivation for the 125 technicians and medical staff that work in project teams of 25 employees each. Each technician or staff member receives a salary of $35,000 per year while the CEO and V.P.s receive $500,000 per year (the CEO also holds 10% of the company stock) and the managers receive $50,000 per year. There is a CEO, 2 VPs (Manufacturing and Finance), a Marketing Manager, a Sales/Customer Service Manager, and a Technical Support Manager along with the 125 technology-savvy employees who work for the company.Your team should address these checklist items in your team PowerPoint® presentation due in Unit 6:Describe the problems based on the scenario.Describe the overall goal(s) and objectives of your assigned team.Describe the tasks necessary to realize a successful response to the new CEO, allocating tasks for each member.(This is the beginning of a group product, I will use the paper returned and start a powerpoint based on the paper – Thank you)

Is Marvel or DC the best franchise?

– Creating an Argument assignment, you’ll construct an absurd argument. An absurd argument isn’t meant to be particularly serious, and there isn’t necessarily a right or wrong side or answer. This week’s discussion question and dialogue with your classmates and faculty member will help you become familiar with what an absurd argument is and which topics work well for that argument.Select 1 of the following absurd questions for this discussion. Locate an article or blog that discusses your question.Is Marvel or DC the best franchise?Is it better to work to live or live to work?Is American football or soccer better?Should pizza be classified as a sandwich or a pie?Are movies or music better?Is it more important to be wealthy or happy?Provide your own creative debatable idea.

Do you agree that the Supreme Court is an anti-democratic part of our government?

Think about how Supreme Court judges get their jobs at the court. Do you agree that the Supreme Court is an anti-democratic part of our government? What could be the reason for this way of choosing judges in the Supreme Court (of judges being appointed by Congress, rather than being elected into the court)? (HINT: think about our discussion of “Federalist #10”, and which social class plays a leading role in our government system)2. What is the difference between gender and sex? Provide an example to illustrate your argument.3. What is the difference between radical and liberal feminism? Be sure to explain your answers, and not simply to paraphrase the definitions from our PowerPoint presentation. Give an example to illustrate your points.4. Which court in the US court system, would you consider to be closest to the people. Why?5. What did the Supreme Court decide in the Betty Dukes v. Wal-Mart case? Be detailed in your answer, and discuss specific terms and ideas that that Court used to make its decision.6. According to the MLK, what are the goals of a non-violent campaign of civil disobedience? Note, for credit, you should explain what he says, not simply paraphrase his words.7. According to MLK, how can we tell the difference between just and unjust laws?