Section 1Assignment - The PillPurposeIt might seem strange to you, but the invention of the birth control pill affected sexual relations, dating, marriage, and reproduction in the United States in revolutionary ways. In fact, in 2010, Time magazine named it the most important invention of the 20th century. I would like for you to explore this invention as a powerful mechanism of social change.DirectionsMargaret Sanger is credited with the invention of the birth control pill and also the founder of Planned Parenthood. She is most often presented as a heroine and advocate for women's rights and birth control. By reading the following two sources, you will see two very different sides of her.First, read People & Events: Margaret Sanger (1879-1966) (Links to an external site.) about her advocacy for women and work to end Comstock laws.Next, read The Eugenic Value of Birth Control Propaganda by Margaret Sanger (Links to an external site.) about a darker look at her early work that supported eugenics and the promotion of infertility among racial minority women and women with intellectual disabilities.Under "The Film and More," select “Primary Sources.” Read the 1966 article “The Pill: Negatively Affecting US Morals? (Links to an external site.)”Watch the PBS film, The Pill [Duration: 56:11] Finally, please answer the following questions and submit your answers in a two page paper using the assignment link below:What did you learn about Margaret Sanger and the eugenics movement? In the early days of her work, why did she target minorities and women with intellectual disabilities? Why do you think this part of the story is not mentioned in Sociology textbooks and women's rights organizations? What connections can you make with Sanger's early attempts to target minorities and the minority populations today that access birth control and abortion clinics? Discuss how Sanger and her scientist can be seen as leaders of a social movement. Both did not live to see the full implementation of this product. What did you think of the 1966 anti-pill article? What connections do you see between what was said here and current discussions of sexuality and reproduction? What are the important points you learned from the video about sexuality and reproduction before the pill and after the pill? How has life for women and families drastically changed due to the invention of this small pill? SubmissionSave your essay as "The-Pill-Your Last Name" in .doc or .docx format. Click the Submit Assignment button above to submit it as an attachment.GradingThis assignment is worth up to 20 points. I will grade it based on the thoughtfulness of your responses and how well the responses show that you reviewed, understood, and reflected on the assigned materials. Please refer to the grading rubric below.Page 5 of 12 in Module 7Proceed to the next page by clicking the Next button below.RubricSOC 200 The Pill Grading RubricSOC 200 The Pill Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplained the following - What did you learn about Margaret Sanger and the eugenics movement? In the early days of her work, why did she target minorities and mentally retarded women? Why do you think this part of the story is not mentioned in Sociology textbooks and women's rights organizations?4.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations4.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplained the following - What connections can you make with Sanger's early attempts to target minorities and the minority populations today that access birth control and abortion clinics?3.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations3.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussed how Sanger and her scientist can be seen as leaders of a social movement.4.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations4.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplained the following - What did you think of the 1966 anti-pill article? What connections do you see between what was said here and current discussions of sexuality and reproduction?6.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplained the following - What are the important points you learned from the video about sexuality and reproduction before the pill and after the pill? How has life for women and families drastically changed due to the invention of this small pill?3.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations3.0 ptsTotal Points: 20.0Section 2Technology and Human ConnectionPurposeThis assignment provides you with an opportunity to recognize social changes in personal communication and relationships due to technology and evaluate human adaptation to environment.DirectionsPlease make sure to follow the discussion guidelines found in Module 1.1 Discussion. Part 1: Initial PostPlease view this video lecture, Connected, Yet Alone? [Length 19:42] (Links to an external site.) This video is about media, technology, and the social change that is occurring with communication. The lecturer, Sherry Turkle is a cultural analyst that teaches at MIT. The lecture runs 19 minutes and 45 seconds. Make some notes of important points as you will be using them to create your discussion post.Read the first three sections of the article “Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the world” (Links to an external site.)from Lens April 2020A new appreciation for social connectionDr Barbara Barbosa Neves, SociologyNew modes of civic life have emergedProfessor Scott Wright, JournalismWe'll be increasingly monitored through our devicesProfessor Mark Andrejevic, Media StudiesNow that you have viewed the lecture, Connected, Yet Alone? and read the article “Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is changing the world,” you are ready to create a discussion post. Consider the main points that were made in the lecture including, "we are lonely, yet afraid of intimacy." Consider also how effective technology might be at keeping us connected during calls for social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic.How has technology affected your own life and ability to communicate with others?What indications do you have that people are more comfortable behind a screen in certain situations than they are in person?Add to your discussion by including quotes from the lecture or reading that you either agree or disagree with.Include some of the tools you may have been using to stay connected like social network sites (Facebook, Twitter and Tik Toc), multiplayer video games that create social spaces (Minecraft, etc.), or educational platforms (for you or your children) in your discussion and its relevance in your own life or society in general.Part 2: CommentsRemember to respond to at least one classmate thoughtfully.Continue monitoring the discussion by answering questions and providing clarifications until the end of the discussion.Make sure to follow the online communication netiquette to create a friendly and helpful online learning environment.SubmissionPost your initial response by clicking the Reply button below, and then participate in the discussion. You can find the discussion forum by clicking the Discussions link in Course Navigation as well.GradingThis assignment is worth a total of 10 points. Refer to the discussion grading rubric to understand how this assignment will be graded.Section 3Journal - Future Trends in GenderPurposeThis assignment provides you with an opportunity to compare the different behavioral patterns of consumption between men and women. You will also assess future trends in marketing to women and women's participation in the consumer market.DirectionsPlease follow the journal guideline found in Module 1.2 Journal to complete the assignment. Watch the following video.Marketing to Women vs. Men [Length 4:22] (Links to an external site.)This short video contains an interview with Fabio Viviani, a famous chef. He reaffirms Bridget Brennan's information on women as the world's most powerful consumers. He also discusses how differently men and women consider making a purchase. Signs of the different socialization of women and men are apparent in this discussion as well.After watching the video on men and women as consumers and reading the article on tween girls selling products from home (find the article in Module 7.2: Reading-Comprehension), reflect on what you have learned for this journal entry. Following the rubric for journal entries, include the following in your submission in order to receive full credit:Contrast the motivation for consumption (shopping) between men and women.What do you think the future trend of women's involvement in marketing and executive level careers will be?How do you see the middle school girls home business in the near future? Will it flourish or fade away? Explain.As always, please use plenty of examples from the video and reading to support your answer.Submission:Submit the journal entry by clicking the Submit Assignment button in the upper right corner of the screen.GradingThe journal is worth 10 points. Follow the grading rubric for journals below. I will be grading on how well you address each of the provided questions in your essay response.Section 4 Journal - The Electoral CollegePoints 10 Submitting a text entry boxPurposeThis assignment provides you with an opportunity to evaluate why the electoral college is relevant in America's democratic system and discuss how the electoral college protects citizens from unequal representation in the voting process.DirectionsPlease follow the journal guideline found in Module 1.2 Journal to complete the assignment. Popular Vote Map 11-19-16In order to better understand our US election system and discern the difference between the popular vote and the electoral college, you will be writing a journal discussion on what you learn from the sources below:View the following short video segment.Read this article from BBC News August 2020 US election 2020: What is the electoral college? (Links to an external site.)Read this article from Washington Post July 2020 Supreme Court says a state may require presidential electors to support its popular-vote winner: The court announced its decision MondayLinks to an external site.Read this article from PBS 11/6/16. Electoral College is ‘vestige’ of slavery, say some Constitutional scholars (Links to an external site.)Read this report by the PEW RESEARCH CENTER 3/13/20. A majority of Americans continue to favor replacing Electoral College with a nationwide popular vote (Links to an external site.)Watch: ONE OPTION: NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE - Explains the problem of “winner take all” state laws electoral college, the difficulties of changing the constitution, and shows one solution that circumvents the constitution. There are other videos on their website that discuss big states and small states to show that the current system is not protecting the interests of small states, and that larger states would not be controlling the elections.After viewing the videos and reading the news articles, please answer the following questions by using examples from each source. Remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar.If the election relied solely on the popular vote, how might many Americans votes 'not count' toward the election outcome? Explain.How do supporters of the National Popular Vote Act contradict the idea above?What are your conclusions about the Electoral College? Support your answer. Include sociological concepts and theories where possible. Submission:Submit the journal entry by clicking the Submit Assignment button in the upper right corner of the screen.GradingThe journal is worth 10 points. Follow the grading rubric for journals below. I will be grading on how well you address each of the provided questions in your essay response.RubricSOC 200 Journal Grading RubricSOC 200 Journal Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical analysis of the material in the assignment. Analysis may include personal feelings on the subject matter supported with examples or evidence of why you feel this way. Although personal experience is fine to cite, it should not form the basis of your arguments for supported material. Adding additional evidence or statistics from literary sources, newspapers, media, or the textbook can enhance the analysis and make it more polished and valid. (2-3 paragraphs)5.0 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of main points and concepts extracted from the assignment (may include videos, articles, or textbook material including exercises). (1-2 paragraphs)2.5 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations2.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.2.5 ptsMeets Expectations0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations2.5 ptsTotal Points: 10.0Section 5Globalization11 unread reply.11 reply. Module 8 Table of ContentsPurposeThis assignment provides you with the opportunity to apply globalization theories of modernization and dependency to explain labor in low-income regions like Bangladesh.DirectionsPlease make sure to follow the discussion guidelines found in Module 1.1 Discussion. Part 1: Initial PostPlease use your VCCS email username and password if you are prompted for login credentials.View the video “How Fair Is Fashion? Issues in Globalization” [Length 26:14]Links to an external site.. The theories from Chapter 10 Global Inequality in your textbook are applied in the video. Look for examples of Modernization Theory and Dependency Theory in this film.You will see the stark contrast between high income nations (like the U.S.) and low-income nations like the example of Bangladesh, India. Write a discussion of at least two paragraphs in which you describe how both of these theories can be applied to the fashion industry in Bangladesh. Include the feminization of poverty as a concept seen in the film.Part 2: CommentsRemember to respond to at least one classmate thoughtfully.Continue monitoring the discussion by answering questions and providing clarifications until the end of the discussion.Make sure to follow the online communication netiquette to create a friendly and helpful online learning environment.SubmissionPost your initial response by clicking the Reply button below, and then participate in the discussion. You can find the discussion forum by clicking the Discussions link in Course Navigation as well.GradingThis assignment is worth a total of 10 points. Refer to the discussion grading rubric to understand how this assignment will be graded.

Craft a 250-word critical response to Ngugi's Decolonising the Mind. If we understand Ngugi's suggestions regarding African literature--that African literature isn't authentically African unless written in an African language--as a means to an end rather than an end itself, what do you think is Ngugi's ultimate objective (or end)? Explain.