Assignment: Sociology Crossing Social and Cultural Borders Question

Assignment: Sociology Crossing Social and Cultural Borders Question

The relationship between sociology and the other social sciences is in reality a relationship between sectors of different disciplines, not between whole disciplines. Sociology is one of the most open disciplines toward other disciplines. This openness is manifested in the citation patterns in academic publications, which allows one to measure the degree of coherence of a discipline, the relationship between specialties within a discipline, and the interactions among disciplines. If specialists in a subdiscipline tend to cite mostly or exclusively specialists in the same subdiscipline and if relatively few authors cite outside their subdiscipline, as a whole the discipline has a low degree of internal coherence. In this case, the real loci of research are the specialties. If, by contrast, a significant proportion of authors cross the borders of their specialties, the discipline as a whole can be considered an integrated territory.

As can be seen in the analytic and alphabetical indices of most compendiums and textbooks, sociology has a weak core. The fragmentation of the discipline into isolated specialties can be seen in most sociological treatises: “We divide up the discipline into a number of topics, each the subject of a chapter. These chapters are minimally integrated” (Calhoun 1992, p. 185). Theoretical sociology is presented as a subfield disconnected from substantive domains: “General sociology has been relegated primarily to introductory textbooks and to a lesser extent to a sort of social theory that most practicing sociologists use but little in their work” (Calhoun 1992, p. 185). For instance, in Smelser (1988), the twenty-two chapters represent autonomous specialties that are only weakly related to each other. Few of the 3,200 authors cited in that work are mentioned in more than one specialty (Dogan 1997). This lack of a consensus among sociologists has been emphasized in a symposium devoted to that book (Calhoun and Land 1989).

Write an overview of the following issues, selecting and outlining what you believe are the majors causes of these problems and possible solutions for the future. Make sure to address all four areas. (Use outside sources to help you bolster your work. See the assignments and deadlines section on the home content page for the paper requirements. And please review the tips on writing papers portion.) Chapter 9 dives into some of the main challenges in crossing social and cultural borders: –It discusses religion and religious fundamentalism, particularly Islam and Islamic fundamentalism, as a critical issue of identity. –It defines ethnic conflict as another important challenge and illustrates this concept with examples of ethnic cleansing and genocide. –It outlines the idea of the failed state. It describes how the failed state is determined by the Fund for Peace through their Fragile State Index, and the implications that failed states have for identity. –It outlines some of the ways that groups are overcoming these challenges through transitional justice efforts, such as truth and reconciliation commissions.

Term Paper requirements are as follows: The paper has a minimum length of 700 words with at least two outside sources to supplement the text material. The paper should have a title at the beginning and a citations section at the end which uses common academic citation styles. The paper should not begin with a repetition of the question or have your name, my name, the course name, date, etc., those do not count toward the word total nor does the citation page. The paper should begin with a title to your work and then the material; which should ideally include an opening statement of your thesis, a structured and organized body of work, and a conclusion. There is a rubric attached to each paper assignment that indicates the methodology utilized for the grading score. Wikipedia and various encyclopedias are not considered proper sources. The paper should focus on an analysis of the question but it is also fine to put your own opinions and viewpoints into the paper. I will not determine your grade based upon any opinions. If you need help writing papers, contact the University Writing and Media Center for assistance: https://www.wmc.dso.iastate.edu/Links to an external site. Tips for writing papers: Make sure to read the question in it’s entirety and then focus on what is being asking, which is often highlighted. The textbook can be a source but it is not counted in the requirement to have two outside sources. Outside sources are a key part of your ability to learn more information in order to provide engaging responses to the question. We use sources (easily gained from Google searches) to help us garner new ideas and information. Don’t start your paper by writing such things as: “Chapter 5 states”, or “Websters defines … as”, or “I really learned a lot in Chapter 2,” etc. Don’t write your name, my name, the date, the question, the course, etc. at the beginning.

Instead have a title and an opening thesis paragraph. Always have a title for your work (think about newspapers or online news-their is ALWAYS a title. Sometimes, it’s best to wait until you done writing to determine your title. The opening paragraph is the most important part of your paper. If the reader isn’t interested in the first paragraph, they are likely to lose interest. The opening paragraph should be a concise thesis statement of what your paper will be about. It might be best to write all your work and then come back and write or rewrite the opening. Write in the third person. Professional paper and your work in the public or private sector after you graduate will require you to write in the third person. First person is “I really liked the information on globalization.” Third person is “The information on globalization identified several key points which should be explored.” First person uses: I, me, mine, etc.; so eliminate that style. For further information on thesis statements, see this link: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/ Challenges to Identity Chapter 9 Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 2 After Studying This Chapter, You Will Be Able to . . . • Understand religious identity and how it impacts political and social worlds • Define ethnic conflict and identify the key areas of conflict today • Define “failed state” and explain how religious and ethnic conflicts destabilize countries • Identify methods for resolving ethnic conflicts Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 3 How Does Religion Shape Identity? Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 4 A Short History • 5th C. BCE: Confucianism and Taoism • 1st and 2nd C. CE: Judaism and Christianity • 700s to today: Hinduism and Islam • Middle Ages: Crusades Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 5 Religion Today • Backlash against globalization • Reiteration of identity • How religion is understood impacts conflict Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 6 Divisions in Islam • Sunni and Shi’a • Dispute over succession in Islam • Exacerbated in twentieth century Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 7 Sharia Law • • • • • Muslim countries united in opposition to West Reliance on Islam as way of life Provision of a legal system (Sharia) Sharia in state constitutions Internally divided states Chernotsky, Crossing Borders 3e. CQ Press, 2018. 8 Fundamentalism and Security •

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

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Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

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Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

• Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
• There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
• Include in-text citations in your response
• Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
• Follow APA-7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

• A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
• Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
• Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
• Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
• Follow APA 7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

• Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
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