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May 31, 2023

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Chad Austin, Fran Pilch, Rondall R. Rice
WAR CRIMES, GENOCIDE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Peace, War, World Conflict, and Conflict Resolution
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Just as no single course on human rights can cover the range of issues, controversies, case studies, etc., this volume is a first step of selected courses .10 This volume introduces the reader to how a group of educators—pioneers in the field as well as new...
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Patrick G. Coy
ASSIGNMENT: PAPER GUIDELINES - Course: Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Peace, War, World Conflict, and Conflict Resolution
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
Advanced Graduate
Abstract:
The bulk of your paper should be devoted to analysis of post-offense events. You are not analyzing an offense, but the transitional justice responses to that offense and how useful they appear to be to the various parties involved in the offensive event(s). Moreover,...
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Stephen A. Sweet, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes
Work-Family Teaching Modules
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Website
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
In 2005, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and created a task force on teaching work and family. The task force’s goals were to identify teaching resource gaps, as well as to develop strategies of filling those gaps. The team included: Mary Pitt-Catsouphes (Boston...
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Tamara L. Smith
CLASSWORK ACTIVITY: STATE ASSEMBLY BILLS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
For this classroom activity, I break students into groups of 3-4. The New York State Assembly has a webpage of all family bills which are either up for a vote or have recently been passed (http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/). I assign one or two bills to each group. We...
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Robert Greene Greene
Gender Socialization and Stratification Assessment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This exercise gives students to see how dimensions of gender socialization and stratification surround them in everyday life, in this case, at the local mall. Students will visit the mall having read the textbook chapter on gender prior to going on the field trip. I...
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Harland Prechel
Sociology 616: Political Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Political Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
This course examines the theory and research in political sociology. The course will include an overview and evaluation of the various theories of political behavior and power and the empirical research that evaluates them. Attention will be given to the core ideas...
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Rogelio Saenz
Sociology of Mexican Americans
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Latina/o Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
The Mexican American, or Chicano, population represents one of the most unique ethnic groups in the United States. Contrary to popular opinion, Mexican Americans exhibit a great amount of diversity. A major segment of the Mexican American population can trace its...
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Pamela A. Roby
Women and Work
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Description and Purpose of Class: In this class, we will examine: • the dynamic nature and conditions of the work women do, • the impact of social and economic policy decisions on that work, women workers and their families, • how women have attempted and are...
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Miliann Kang
Analyzing Inequality in Domestic Service Work
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Students collect representations from the media and Internet about Latina domestic workers. They describe and analyze the images (which are often glamorous and sexualized) and contrast them with the reality of dead-end, exploitative conditions in this occupation....
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Elisabeth O. Burgess
The Life Course Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Aging/Social Gerontology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
Purpose: The life course perspective provides a lens or framework for understanding continuity and change in human lives. As sociologists examining the life course, we will emphasize the dynamic interactions between people and their environment. The primary...
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