Explain the three components of a sustainable MIS infrastructure. How does it benefit organizations?

1. Briefly explain yes-no couples.

2. Briefly describe a few benefits of becoming a parent.

3. Explain three macro-level factors that affect birthrates.

4. Briefly explain teen pregnancy and contraceptive usage in America.

5. Explain three micro-level factors that contribute to postponing parenthood.

6. Briefly explain preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

7. Robert’s mother gave him up for adoption when he was an infant. However, his adoptive parents allowed her to visit regularly, and he had regular contact with her while he was growing up. Identify and briefly explain the type of adoption seen in this scenario.

8. Tina was given for adoption as a baby. Her adoptive parents were not informed of who the biological parents were. Tina, who knows she was adopted, is contemplating using social media networks to find out who her birth parents are. What kind of adoption is exemplified here and what are the effects of social media on such adoptions?

9. Some social scientists believe that same-sex couples adopt children in order to be socially accepted as parents. However, critics to this theory maintain that both same-sex couples and heterosexual couples adopt for the same reasons. Provide an explanation that justifies the critics’ view.

10. Women are temporarily childless if they plan to have children in the future. Briefly explain the terminology used to describe a woman who is biologically incapable of having children.

Video link-https://fod-infobase-com.vortex3.uco.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103048&xtid=40137&loid=70489

Part 2

1. Define the following terms/concepts and give an example of each: apartheid; color gradient; contact hypothesis; Diaspora; environmental justice; ethnonational conflict; Infitada; mestizo; mulatto escape hatch; pass laws; Quebecois; two-state solution; visible minorities; world system theory; Zionism.
2. How is color defined in Mexico and what are the social implications?
3. Describe the social construction of the Mexican population along the color gradient and its impact of society.
4. Discuss the status of women in Mexico.
5. On what levels can one speak of an identity issue facing Canada as a nation?
6. Analyze the predicament of the French speaking people of Quebec.
7. What role does race play in Brazilian life?
8. Why is Brazil’s racial democracy an illusion? Also, compare the differences between Brazilian and American race relations.
9. What led the Palestinians to resort to the Intifada? And how successful were they in changing world opinion about them?
10. What is the outlook for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine?
11. How was apartheid established in South Africa?
12. To what extent are the problems facing South Africa today the legacy of racial divisions?
13. Apply the conflict and functionalist approaches first introduced in Chapter 1 to each of the societies under study in this chapter.
14. The conflicts outlined in the chapter are examples of ethnonational conflicts, but how have the actions or inactions of the United States contributed to these problems?

Compare – how well does the discussion compare to the objective of the question(s)?.

Select one of colleague’s postings to critique. (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR SELECTION)

A critique is not a criticism, but rather a positive evaluation of a colleague’s contribution. Prepare a written critique, no more than 4 pages double spaced using APA 6th edition format, that focuses on addressing the following elements. A minimum of two (2) scholarly references must be provided to support the critique. I would prefer at least 4 references. Must be less than 5 years old and scholarly.

Compare – how well does the discussion compare to the objective of the question(s)?.

Content – is the content appropriate and sufficient to support the specific discussion?

Clarity – is the author’s point of view clear and validated?

Conciseness – does the author articulate the point in as few words as possible?

Considerations- what could the author have added, deleted, rephrased, supported to create an improved discussion?

Write a discussion of the sociological arguments the author makes about the sociological issue under consideration

Brief summary of the main points of the book
the readings’ strengths,
the readings’ weaknesses,
a discussion of the sociological arguments the author makes about the sociological issue under consideration,
and an assessment of how the author(s)’ conclusions contribute to the field in which they are situated (e.g., social theory, urban sociology, sociology of the family, sociology of race, sociology of gender, and so forth).

One way to contribute to economic thinking is to try to use economic ideas to explain how and why things work the way they do, explain and describe with as many details as you can what you see happening and how it relates to microeconomics.

This is a graded discussion. Before engaging in the discussion, you should listen to the podcast: Revenge of the Tariffs
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2009/09/podcast_1.html

Helpful tip: one way to contribute to economic thinking is to try to use economic ideas to explain how and why things work the way they do, explain and describe with as many details as you can what you see happening and how it relates to microeconomics. Keep this in mind when responding to this prompt – and the prompt for all discussions.

Answer this Discussion Prompt: This week’s podcast is 2009, but it is very current in terms of discussing this idea of ‘revenge’ tariffs. How can you relate this podcast to current news about tariffs on steel and aluminum that President Trump has imposed
(https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-steel-aluminum-tariffs-poll-economist-survey-2018-3)?
From an economic thinking perspective, what are the negative impacts we would expect from this tariff on steel and aluminum? You might consider impacts on producers, consumers, ease of engaging in trade, or international relations. Give specific examples from the podcast, from the article linked, as well as your own ideas based on your learning so far in your answer.

Use historical, Marxist, and/or cultural strategies to interpret Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman.

Use historical, Marxist, and/or cultural strategies to interpret Death of a Salesman. For example, you could provide a specifically Marxist interpretation of Death of a Salesman, or research how the plays connect with their historical and cultural context.
One source must be the attached Marxism analysis.

Discuss why is race more significant than social class in explaining Racialization in Whiteness.

Choose 1 of the following items listed below, and describe (in detail) how it is addressed in the Possessive Investment in Whiteness. Then Compare how two different ethnic groups experienced different outcomes surrounding the topic. You should incorporate quotes from readings in your response. Include 2 outside sources (articles, books, quotes, etc) that discuss your topic. Include a works cited page.

New Deal Programs (choose one)

Suburbanization (the making of white suburbs, Black cities)

Housing

Environmental Racism

The Law

The War on Drugs

Racialization of Labor

You may want to address: How can we see the lasting effects of your topic? Why is race more significant than social class in explaining this topic? Do you think this issue is still relevant in today’s society?