For this assessment, you will be combining a micro- and macro-level analysis of diversity. You will discuss
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For this assessment, you will be combining a micro- and macro-level analysis of diversity. You will discuss your personal experiences or observations regarding a diversity-related issue and apply sociological concepts and theory to your analysis. You will also research the broader trends regarding the diversity-related issue you have chosen to discuss. Finally, you will discuss existing or proposed laws or policies that are applicable to your issue and reflect on personal strategies that could be used to address or prevent the problem you have identified. One major thing to keep in mind as you begin to explore the sociology of cultural diversity is how the social categories we belong to—our race, ethnicity, social class, the generation we belong to—affect how we perceive the world around us and our interactions with other people. Deliverable Reflect on an instance when you or someone else were unfairly excluded, discriminated against, or otherwise neglected or treated inappropriately due to race, ethnicity, age, gender, social class, sexuality, disability, or other category related to diversity. Depending on the setting in which the incident occurred, consider whether any laws or policies were violated, either those established by an organization, such as a business or school, or state or federal antidiscrimination policies. Write an essay in which you complete each of the following: Part 1 – Describe your experience: Describe the event and the underlying diversity issues at play. Describe your opinions, feelings, actions, and what you learned from the event. Part 2 – Examine your experience: Discuss experiences from your personal background that might account for your feelings or reactions. Consider areas such as your ethnicity, history, upbringing, local mores, recent events, et cetera. Connect your experience to at least three sociological concepts and/or issues. For example, if you are writing about what if feels like to be an outsider, you could connect your discussion to the concept of power or social structure, or the broader issue of relationships between dominant and minority groups. Examples of other concepts you could include are: prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, cultural pluralism, assimilation, structural mobility, social distance, and modern racism. Examples of theories include functional or conflict theory, Marx's and Weber's theories of inequality, Park's race relations cycle, Gordon's theory of assimilation, human capital theory, scapegoat hypothesis, and the theory of authoritarian personality. Incorporate research on the broader issue that your experience illustrates. For example, if the incident you describe involves discrimination in the workplace, research workplace discrimination and find data on the prevalence or nature of this problem. If the incident involves bullying at school, locate data on how extensive this issue is. Questions to consider include: Is the type of incident you describe commonplace? Where might this be most prevalent? Among what groups is it most likely to occur? What trends did you notice in your research? For example, does the kind of incident you experienced or observed seem to be an increasing problem, or is it declining over time? Analyze how relevant laws or policies might be applied to this situation. These may be civil or criminal laws or, perhaps, policies established in the workplace or schools. Consider whether any laws or policies were violated and how those laws or policies might be changed or better enforced to address the situation you describe. Part 3 – Reflect on your experience: Based on your reflections of the event and the research you have now done, share personal strategies that are useful for informing the interactions or relationships between the involved parties, as well as your own understanding or perspectives. Additional Requirements Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Length: 5–7 pages, not including title and reference pages. Format: Include a title page and reference page, and format the paper and your citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Sources: Cite at least two scholarly sources. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point. Resources Rodríguez-García, D. (2010). Beyond assimilation and multiculturalism: A critical review of the debate on managing diversity. Journal of International Migration and Integration, 11(3), 251–271. Nier, J. A., & Gaertner, S. L. (2012). The challenge of detecting contemporary forms of discrimination. Journal of Social Issues, 68(2), 207–220. Abercrombie, N., Hill, S., & Turner, B. S. (2006). The Penguin dictionary of sociology (5th ed). London, England: Penguin. Internet Resources Le, C. N. (2007). The downside of diversity? Everyday Sociology. Retrieved from http://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2007/09/the-downside-of.html.
Auditing a business risk appraoch
ISBN: 978-0324375589
6th Edition
Authors: larry e. rittenberg, bradley j. schwieger, karla m. johnston