What is intersectionality and why is intersectionality so important when thinking about LGBTQ issues? (300 words minimum)

Links below about intersectionality:

https://www.equality-network.org/our-work/intersectional/

http://www.pewglobal.org/2013/06/04/the-global-divide-on-homosexuality/

In what ways have you encountered power, privilege, and oppression in your own life?

Modern genetics can prevent the tragedy of a life doomed by heredity. Embryos can now be screened for some genetic diseases. But what constitutes a disease? Should genetic testing be used to select a child’s characteristics? Is so—what characteristics.

Citing two to four additional scholarly sources, explain how an instructor might improve student performance for a large class (75 students) and a small class (15 students) using facilitation method(s).

What are the areas of focus in Catton's analysis of the two generals? While both are drastically different, Catton observes some unifying qualities. What are they?

What did you notice about Wes Moore's presentation at the Aspen Ideas Festival? What themes did he stress in the presentation that you notice in chapter 6?

2. Compare the social evolution theory of social change with the equilibrium model as proposed by Talcott Parsons. Evaluate the relative merits of the two approaches using real world examples of recent and significant social change. (150 word minimum

In this first reading assignment from Citizen, you've encountered a collection of microaggressions and an essay documenting the visibility of black bodies in media: specifically, Serena Williams.

Part I: Share a microaggression you've either experienced firsthand or witnessed that this reading assignment reminded you of. Explain how you felt throughout the process of the event and quote the text to apply Rankine's ideas of visibility and violence to your experience. Next, identify the source of the microaggressive act present in the experience you've described (Ex: body surface-related judgments), and determine which type of visibility violence it was (erasure or hypervisibility).

Part II: In a separate post, quote a moment from the essay on Serena Williams and explain how you see this as an injustice to Williams as an American athlete. Which part surprised/upset you the most? Interact with your classmates' posts and help develop your understanding(s) of microaggressions and their impact on the lives of common people and public figures.

Describe how Aeneas illustrates the values of Rome and societal expectations for behavior. How do different episodes in Aeneas' journey illustrate Roman ideals and also Roman superiority?
The Romans celebrated their culture and beliefs with columns and friezes, for example. Consider how the Roman-style architecture in such cities as London, Paris, Toronto, Washington, D.C. help bring Aeneas to the present time.

First, read this very short article:

Click for .pdf of the "Myth of Pink and Blue Brains"

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/summer11/vol68/num10/The-Myth-of-Pink-and-Blue-Brains.aspx

Then think about about gender: the biology of 'male' and 'female,' the performance of masculinity and femininity, the power structures in society, and the culturally constructed gender stereotypes

answer this question: to what extent is gender a product of society, and how does society create gendered individuals?

Students must complete a childhood (between 2-9 years of age) observation report in which physical and social behavior is evaluated within the context of developmental norms. A minimum of three physical behaviors and three social behaviors must be observed and evaluated. When observing a child, you are required to do so in a public area (playground, mall, library, etc.) and should not draw attention to yourself so the child is aware he or she is being observed. Please get parental permission for our observation.  If you need guidance in locating a child to observe, please contact your Instructor immediately.

In addition to the observation, students must evaluate the child’s behavior compared to what is typical of a child of that age. For physical observations, students should evaluate the child according to developmental norms. For cognitive/social behavior, students should evaluate the child using at least two theories discussed in class. These theories can include Piaget’s theory, attachment theory, Erikson’s theory, etc.

The observation report must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font, with one inch margins. The observation report must be a minimum of three pages and grammatically correct.

Examples of physical behavior can include: Approximate height/weight, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, play activities, feeding behavior

Examples of social behavior can include: Expression of emotion, language, relationship with other children, relationship with caregivers

MINIMUM OF 200 WORDS PLEASE!
To answer the questions below, please watch the named TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/talk/ alice_goffman_college_or_prison_two_destinies_one_blatant_injustice.

In Alice Goffman's TED Talk, How We're Priming Some Kids for College- And Others for Prison, she states that we are asking kids who live in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods, with the least amount of family resources, in the country's worst schools, facing the toughest time in the labor market, and who experience violence in their neighborhoods every day, "to walk the thinnest possible line." With regard to these issues, Goffman wonders if we can envision a criminal justice system that prioritizes recovery, prevention, and civic inclusion over punishment.

What does it mean to live in a 'disadvantaged neighborhood?' What are some examples of lacking 'family resources?' What makes schools the 'worst?' What makes the labor market 'tough'? As a society, what do you think we can do about these shortcomings? What do you think the criminal justice system can do to be just (fair) to those experiencing these forms of social disorganization?

1. What are three key areas in which we see social change? Summarize each, and give an example of how each can be demonstrated in your own lifetime or life experience. (150 word minimum)