Describe two (2) specific aspects about the Great Wall of China, such as facts about its size, length, purposes, varied materials, labor force, and its phases of construction. Consider the various purposes of such a wall and its impact for good or bad, and compare the Chinese wall in this respect to some specific wall of more modern times.

Citizen engagement and activism inform government of the needs of the citizenry and often result in the implementation of polices and laws that address those needs. On a national level, a number of events in recent history illustrate the impact of citizen engagement in public administration and public policy. One example is the establishment of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Public outcry following the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act, which established the FDA. Similarly, massive citizen protests had an impact on the ending of the war in Vietnam.For this Discussion, select a specific example, from your own experience or from the media (such as the Occupy Wall Street movement) that illustrates the role of citizen engagement and activism as they relate to public administration and/or public policy. Search the Walden Library, and select an article that supports or expands upon your example of citizen engagement.ReadingsShafritz, J. M., Russell, E. W., Borick, C. P., & Wyde, A. C. (2017). Introducing public administration (9th. ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.Review Chapter 2, “The Political and Cultural Environment of Public Policy and Its Administration” (pp. 40-70)Bryer, T. A. (2013). Designing social media strategies for effective citizen engagement: A case example and model. National Civic Review, 102(1), 43–50.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Glaser, M. A., Hildreth, W., McGuire, B. J., & Bannon, C. (2011). Frederickson’s social equity agenda applied. Public Integrity, 14(1), 19–38.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Teachout, Z. (2012). Legalism and devolution of power in the public sphere: Reflections on Occupy Wall Street. Fordham Urban Law Journal, 39(5), 1867–1894.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.The new laboratories of democracy: How local government is reinventing civic engagement. Part one: Structure and form. (2009). National Civic Review, 98(2), 3–8.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Pfeffer, J. (1992). Understanding power in organizations. California Management Review, 34(2), 29–50.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Wedel, J. R. (2011). Federalist no. 70: Where does the public service begin and end? Public Administration Review, 71, s118–s127.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Instructions For this assignment, you will reflect on the different  sociological theories   and concepts. You will use  critical thinking to       evaluate those concepts and apply them to your work, home,  and/or community       life.  Write a two-page reflection paper that addresses the  following        requirements:    Explain how sociological   theories and concepts affect your work,                          home, and/or community life and   influence your future      learning                     opportunities.     Identify a minimum of two   different sociological concepts or                          theories you learned from this course and   explain how you will        apply       these             sociological concepts or theories to your          work, home,       and/or   community       life.           Use specific sociological terms   and concepts from the textbook                          readings and article from the library in your paper to    demonstrate that you   understand and     can       apply     the            concepts.  Some examples of topics/concepts/theories that you can  apply to your own      life include (but are not limited to):      sociological   imagination   sociological   perspectives   elements of culture       breaking norms   deviance   the role of   socialization    agents of   socialization   theories of  self   social structure   roles or status   groups   inequality    social class   gender roles     perspectives on   aging  life chances   race/ethnicity   social institutions’ (i.e.,   family, religion, education) role in                          society   social change   the environment   population   dynamics