A.STEP 1: Watch Chimananda Adiche’s TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story”STEP 2: Write down examples of the single stories Adiche pointed out about Africa and Africans. Include direct quotes wherever possible (the transcript is available here (Links to an external site.)). What single stories did she hold of other groups?How do these stereotypes relate to socialization? In other words, where & how do we develop single stories?STEP 3: Interview someone with one or more statuses that are different from your own (it doesn’t have to be someone of a racial or ethnic background; ascribed or achieved statuses could include age, gender, sexual orientation, differently abled, religious minorities, etc.). Ask them to identity any stereotypes. It could be a classmate, neighbor, roommate, co-worker, or even a family member.Maintaining anonymity (use a pseudonym) and with the person’s permission, write a narrative story (minimum 300 words) describing the stories and stereotypes from this person’s life, similar to the stories told by Chimananda Adiche.Include a paragraph with your reflection on the interview and what you heard and anything you learned as a result of the TEDTalk and/or the interview, specifically related to how stereotypes and prejudices are learned through the socialization process using the interactionist perspective.B.In this assignment, you will apply things you’ve learned about in this course, particularly this module on work and the economy, to consider what life would be like to budget and live as a parent in a family below the poverty line. After you create a monthly budget with a breakdown of expenses, you’ll write a reflection paper about the experience and its application to the course materials.STEP 1: Imagine you are a single parent with two kids, ages 1 and 6 (a first-grader). You work a full-time minimum wage job. Make a bulleted list with all of the categories below and answer the questions contained within them. Family: Describe your fictional family. Where specifically do you work? What are your kids names and interests?Budget: What is you annual income at the current minimum wage rate? What is your monthly income?Housing: Where will your family live? Look up actual apartments or houses using websites like Zillow or Craigslist to find a good place for your family to live. Where is it relation to the place you work?Childcare and Education: Look up your new address to find what school your children will attend. What is the school’s rating? Next, you will need to find full-time childcare for your youngest child. Look up prices and options in your area (having family or someone watch him or her voluntarily is not an option in this case). How much will it cost?Food: Estimate food expenses, either weekly or monthly. Look up prices and write down how much you will need to spend on groceries per month.Utilities and phone: If not included in the rent, look up average utility costs in your area to pay for electricity, water, garbage, cable, internet, and phone bills.Transportation: How will you get around? Do you have a car payment? If you have a car, include an estimated monthly cost. What will you pay in gas expenses? Or is public transportation a feasible option?Others: You’ll need to reserve some funds for needs like diapers, wipes, clothes, toilet paper, toiletries, etc. Look up average needs and costs and include that information here.Miscellaneous: What other monthly expenses do you anticipate needing for you or your family?STEP 2: Write up an analysis paper between 350-400 words, describing your reactions to this exercise, as well as its sociological implications. Consider the following questions:Did anything surprise you about this exercise?Do you feel that it is reasonable to live off the minimum wage in America?What expenses seemed to be the most burdensome?How does this exercise tie in with concepts you learned about in this module? Specifically tie in at least two specific terms or concepts.What recommendations would you make for government or economic programs to better aid those in poverty?In what ways did this assignment make you think about the current state of the economy and things like welfare programs?

The U.S. Constitution and FederalismThis week, you will determine a policy for your Final Paper and begin your research regarding the policy of your choosing. It is important to remember that your paper should focus on a specific policy and that your paper will need to address the following components:Historical and constitutional basis for the American government’s structureThe system of checks and balancesThe various roles (e.g., public opinion, media, special interest groups, etc.) concerning public policy and electionsThe voting system and election processPlease watch this video that walks through the steps of the paper development and expands on the four required sections of the paper.Prepare: Since this is the first step in developing your Final Paper, it is recommended that you review POL201 Assignment Guide before beginning this assignment. A model POL201 Final Paper template and the POL201 Research Guide are both provided for you within the online classroom to utilize when completing your Final Paper. You should also review the Week 2 Policy and Your Life discussion and the list of some possible policies found in the Week 2 DQ and Final Paper Policy Examples in your online classroom, before completing this assignment.The first step to researching your Final Paper is selecting a specific policy for your paper, which was part of the Week 2 Policy and Your Life discussion. Your paper must focus on a specific policy that focuses on an aspect of the United States government and ideally, that relates to your major and future career. You should be able to find research that will allow you to support your ideas. If you have questions or would like your instructor to approve your policy, please email them directly and/or discuss with your instructor and colleagues in the Week 2 Policy and Your Life discussion forum.Reflect: Once you have found a topic that interests you, you will begin the research for your Final Paper this week. In addition to establishing your topic and the thesis for your paper, you will also provide an Annotated Bibliography (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for four of the sources you intend to utilize to support your Final Paper. Each annotation should be a minimum of one full paragraph (five sentences) in length and should explain what the source discusses and how this links to your Final Paper topic. While your textbook can be utilized as a source, it does not count towards your four sources for this assignment. As your paper progresses, it is expected that you will find more sources to support your ideas for a minimum of eight sources are required for the final, with a minimum of five of those sources from the Ashford University Library databases. This research is necessary to develop a strong Final Paper. The following resources will help you to use the library effectively to find sources for your paper:For guidance on using library databases to locate scholarly, peer-reviewed articles click on Help! Need Article (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.and then click the “How Do I Search for Articles” button from the Main Menu.For guidance on identifying the types of sources you can use for academic research, watch this interactive tutorial on Evaluating Sources.The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. Additionally, the POL201 Research Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., located within the online classroom, is designed to help you find sources for your paper. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Be sure that the sources you are utilizing to support your ideas are valid, reliable, and not overly bias. For information on identifying information bias, watch this interactive tutorial on Subjective and Objective Statements (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..Write: To complete the assignment, download the Week 2 Annotated Bibliography Worksheet from the online classroom to your computer, fill it out, and submit it via Waypoint. Within the worksheet, you will address your policy, find four scholarly sources to support your policy, and explain the significance of each of your four sources. Please be sure that each section is at least a full paragraph (minimum of five sentences) in length and fully addresses the questions presented. All references should be listed in full APA format and cited appropriately.