Cultural norms play a significant role in socialization, as outlined in the example of Princes William and Harry taking a “gap year” before starting college. Take a moment to think about the various ways culture has shaped your own socialization. Pick a specific example of how your culture may have shaped your socialization and identify how exposure to a different culture may have shaped you differently. Use specific terminology from the module.

Bowen’s focus on the family and the patterns that arise from it is an interesting way to conceptualize families. What was something that jumped out to you during the reading/lecture? How does Bowen and systems overlap? Do you think that most problems originate within a family or outside of it? Is there an example in your life that could illustrate a concept in Bowen/systems theory or both?

Select one topic from those topics below:

i) Parental Involvement Among Low- Income.

ii) The Effects Of Technology In Early Childhood.

iii) The Impact Student Behavior Has On Learning.

Having selected the research topic for your Integrated Research Essay, summarize your chosen topic in 1 page making sure to include the following:

1) Provide the general topic. (E.g., universal basic income, Electoral College, etc.)

2) Name the specific conflict or issue within that topic. This must be done in 1-2 complete sentences. (E.g., I am exploring whether we should provide a universal basic income to alleviate income inequality, or I am exploring whether the Electoral College should be abolished, etc.)

3)Identify the sides of the conflict as you currently understand them. Use complete sentences. (E.g., Some individuals believe that the Electoral College should be abolished because it can be different from the popular vote and allows so-called “swing states” too much decision making power; others believe that we should keep it because it is a buffer against uninformed voters and ensures that candidates actively campaign in all states, not just those with large numbers of electors.)

4)What sources did you use to explore this topic?

You are a law enforcement agent and you are told to investigate a group that is believed to be connected with other organized crime groups, including Colombian organized crime groups, Mexican organized crime groups, and the Russian mafia.

This group that you are investigating is led by a man whose real name is unknown but goes by the alias “Beast.” Beast is believed to be importing drugs into the United States with the help of the Colombian, Mexican, and Russian organized crime groups. Beast is also believed to be the owner of a chain of restaurants and stores. These businesses are believed to help Beast in laundering money. The structure of the group is still uncertain, and it is your job to investigate the group before any arrests can be made. Beast is very private, but he is highly connected with some government officials. The identity of those in the government and law enforcement that are helping Beast and his group is also unknown. Beast is believed to be highly dangerous, as he has a small army constantly protecting him that will kill in an instant. It is important to take Beast off the street as soon as possible. You must write an investigative report addressing the following:

1-Define what constitutes organized crime and provide the elements that are usually associated with the same.

2-Explain the investigative strategies that should be used in order to investigate this particular group and why.

3-Explain how what we know about the Colombian, Mexican, and Russian organized crime groups can help in this investigation.

4-Describe the historical connection between organized crime groups and legitimate businesses.

5-Explain how money laundering usually takes place and how an organized crime leader like Beast generally goes about it. Include in your explanation the connection between money laundering and foreign banks, and money laundering and the legitimate businesses that these crime leaders own.

6-Describe the particular laws that will likely apply to this investigation including statutes on money laundering, drug trafficking, and corruption.

7-Provide some case law that help the agency identify how these laws will be applied to these particular set of circumstances.

8-Summarize what you think the outcome of this investigation will be and whether you think you will be able to capture Beast and his organized crime group based on history. Explain why or why not.

Readings on Culture

Section 3.1. Culture and the sociological perspective. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

Section 3.2. The Elements of culture. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

Section 3.3. Cultural diversity. In: Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Open Textbooks. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.2401

This topic is designed to introduce the students to the major sociological components of culture. The hope is that by the end of the chapter students understand that culture is a social construct that affects groups and individuals differently depending on time, location and demographics.

Learning Objectives:

Objective 1: Student are able to define culture and identify it’s elements.

Objective 2: Students understand cultural diversity and the power of mass media.

Objective 3: Students know the theoretical perspectives on culture and the methods of cultural change.

Carefully read the following case study, then develop a deliverable and process-oriented work breakdown structures (WBSs) for the project described in the case study with a minimum of three layers of breakdown for each breakdown structure (read the interactive lecture and the references provided in the interactive lecture to learn more about deliverable- and process-oriented WBS). You can choose any tool to draw the WBS (e.g., PowerPoint Insert Menu SmartArt Hierarchy; or you can use Visio, Excel or other tools).

Case study:

Read Sections 1, 2, and 6 in Zhang, Liu, Qin. (2016). Construction of a large-section long pedestrian underpass using pipe jacking in muddy silty clay: A case study (Links to an external site.). Tunneling and Underground Space Technology Incorporating Trenchless Technology Research, 60, 151-164. https://10.1016/j.tust.2016.08.009

During the mid-18th Century, English colonists appealed to the metropole for redress of various grievances. In this essay, I want you to consider the ethics and civics of the elite members of colonial society seeking change (later known to us as the Patriots). Who were these Patriots? What methods did they use to further their goals through civic engagement? What ethical considerations did they take into account in seeking redress of their grievances? How did they fail in the creation of the first American government under the Articles of Confederation? Did the second government under the Constitution address their grievances or did they simply remove the imperial government and placed themselves in that position?

Three primary sources must come from the textbook readings below and 3 from the secondary sources cited in the textbook readings.

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/04-colonial-society/

Review the following article:

Neel, Joe. “Poll: 1 In 3 Latinos Report Discrimination Based On Ethnicity.” NPR, NPR, 1 Nov. 2017, www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/01/561185815/poll-1-in-3-latinos-report-discrimination-based-on-ethnicity

Address the following:

a) What do you believe is the source of discrimination that is occurring?

b) More specifically, do you believe that current immigration laws and/or reform proposals is influential, and if so, how?

c) Think of another current or historical example of immigration or even “migration”, and discuss the challenges that may have occurred as a result of the process of immigration or group migration. What, if any, were the impacts on the workforce and were there any reforms that took place?

(For example, in America, there can be several historical examples such as the migration of European-Americans from the east to the west in the 1800s, the migration of freed slaves from the south to the north in the late 1800s; additional immigration examples could include individuals of other nationalities migrating to the U.S., or immigration occurring in other countries; finally, one more migration example that can be current is the movement of individuals from one state to the other).

d) Finally, please add your additional comments, thoughts, and experiences.