Define and describe the sensation

Define and describe the sensation. Explain the sensation’s connection to the concepts of absolute threshold, difference threshold, and subliminal messages. Lastly, discuss the roles of attention and motivation as it relates to perception.

Discuss how new communication technologies can both help and hinder feminist activism

Discuss how new communication technologies can both help and hinder feminist activism. Then, evaluate whether you think the new communication technologies are overall an advantage, or a disadvantage, for feminism. Make sure to fully explain your view

The study of human history

Respond and interact regarding points made in this discussion using these two examples.

EXAMPLE 1

Prompt A:

This research falls under cultural anthropology which deals with human biology and behavior in the past and present, with an emphasis on the evolutionary processes that shape them. This field of study encompasses a wide range of topics such as the study of human fossils, the genetic and physiological differences between human populations, the relationship between biology and culture, and the adaptation of humans to different environments.

Prompt B:

This research falls under archaeology anthropology that studies past human societies by analyzing the physical remnants of those societies, including artifacts, structures, and other environmental evidence. It covers the study of human history from the earliest human origins to recent historical periods, which allows archaeologists to reconstruct and understand the diverse range of human societies. The anthropologist in question is using this method to investigate the effects of the Spanish missionization of Native Californians between 1776 and 1830, with a particular focus on how the native population navigated their cultural identity and retained traditional practices while dealing with the colonial forces.

Prompt C: 

This research falls under cultural anthropology. Is a discipline within anthropology that studies the aspects of culture in human societies, including beliefs, customs, social organization, and material culture. As a discipline, it offers a holistic approach to understanding human society, culture, and behavior. In this research, the methods of cultural anthropology are applicable in understanding the impact of gender communication on family interactions.  Moreover, by focusing on one specific aspect of culture which is communication, and how it impacts relationships within a family, the anthropologist can gain a better insight into how gender roles and expectations may shape the communication and interactions within the family setting.

Prompt D:

This research falls under biological anthropology. Briefly, it explores the relationship between human biology, culture, and environment. The goal of biological anthropology is to examine and understand the patterns of human evolution and the biological and cultural factors that have shaped human populations over time. By comparing the amount of genetic variation present in Y-chromosomes from different groups of men, anthropologists can infer when and how those populations diverged from one another and can gain insight into the patterns of human migration throughout history.

 

EXAMPLE 2

Prompt A

For this description, the primary anthropological field is Cultural. Food and how we eat it is a large part of culture. It is mentioned that nutritional value was part of the study ( even if only in belief), this might overlap into biological anthropology if part of the study includes the actual nutritional value on them, and their culture. When studying this topic the outside disciplines I would want to consult would be nutrition as food always has a nutritional impact, agriculture since how soybean is grown may affect why or how much they eat, as well as history to know the historical context of soybean in Hong Kong.

Prompt B

For this description, the primary anthropological field is Archeology. There is excavation involved which is the main component of Archeology. Since the Anthropologist is interested in the identity of the Natives and how they balanced their traditions with the colonial influences this research has overlap with Cultural Anthropology, there will be lots of comparison with the cultures involved. When studying these sites an outside discipline that should be consulted would be history, the specific historical context of the area would be helpful in understanding the finding or even finding additional sites for excavation.

Prompt C

For this description, the primary field is linguistic anthropology. The research is being specifically done on communication which will be linguistic research. There is an overlapping field of cultural anthropology. Gender and how families interact with different genders and gender roles within the family depends much on cultural context. When studying this scenario outside disciplines that should be consulted would be communications, and linguistics.

Prompt D

For the study in this description the primary field is biological anthropology. The study of genetics falls under the biological field of anthropology. This is the only scenario that an overlap of a second field of anthropology doesn’t seem as obvious, at least to me. I think archeology could be involved after the fact to help  determine distance and time from the results of this study. For this scenario the outside disciplines that I would want to consult would be geography, and history since they will prove very useful to determine migrations over time.

The concept of emergent authenticity

How can the concept of ’emergent authenticity” be used, or how is it used, to understand the significance of the production of local cultural forms for tourist consumption as discussed in the Cohodas and Medina readings? In your response, you should consider: 1) Cohodas’ discussion of the local significance of Elizabeth Hickox’ production of curio baskets; and 2) Medina’s discussion of the production of Maya cultural forms in Belize. You should consider, Where appropriate, how the concept of emergent authenticity could help us understand how meanings of ‘authenticity’ could be applied to these cultural forms by both producers (artisans) and consumers (tourists).

Dominant forms of marriages

The proponents of “traditional” marriage often claim that a heterosexual and monogamous union is the most “natural” form of marriage (implying that non-conventional forms of marriage are “unnatural”). Have monogamy and heterosexual unions been the only or dominant forms of marriages worldwide? Please incorporate information from the chapters on marriage and family in your response.

Historical perspectives on the cultural construction of gender

This week, we’ve learned about anthropological and historical perspectives on the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, as well as changing frameworks for understanding the complexities of sex itself. As described in the lecture, anthropologists talk about gender as a performance, rather than simply identity. We do gender according to norms, roles, and ideologies that we learn – and unlearn.

This assignment asks you to draft guidelines for a Martian visitor who is trying to learn more about gender.  Drawing on your own experiences as a member of the human community:

  1. What does the Martian need to know about doing gender?
    • (Note: you do not need to share your own gender identity to answer this question; you can instruct them according to your understanding of any gender)
  2. How do people in your community get enculturated into gender roles?
    • Where can the Martian find helpful advice and examples on doing gender? What kinds of sources/spaces/materials might provide further insight and detail?
  3. Why might your instructions to the Martian differ from someone else’s guidelines about gender?

The role of anthropology in social advocacy

Anthropology in informing policy and policymakers. What is the role of anthropology in social advocacy and community engagement? What is the role of applied anthropology in community needs and impact assessment? Please provide examples of social, political, health, and environmental policies and agendas that applied Anthropology could have a greater impact. What is policy and how does it relate to Anthropology? Chapter 5. Strengths and Weakness, and future direction in policy analysis and practice.

The discoveries of Gregor Mendel

Before the discoveries of Gregor Mendel, Darwin hypothesized that the characteristics of the father and mother intermingled in the offspring. What was this idea called at the time? What discovery, first made by Mendel and later scientists such as Thomas Hunt Morgan, proved his hypothesis to be wrong?

An explanation of the social work practice

An explanation of the social work practice skills gained by participating in the field education experience. Reupert, A. (2007). Social worker’s use of self. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35(2), 107-116. Van Voorhis, R. M., & Hostetter, C. (2006). The impact of MSW education on social worker empowerment and commitment to client empowerment through social justice advocacy. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(1), 105-121.

Challenges frequently faced by social workers

Ethical dilemmas are challenges frequently faced by social workers in all areas of practice. A dilemma is present when there are competing ethical obligations.

 

Reply to the dilemmas your instructor posts:

  1. Identify the conflict. What are the competing values, goals or ethics presented?
  2. Identify at least one relevant principle from the NASW Code of Ethics
  3. Discuss how you would engage in ethical decision-making. What would you do?

 

Your replies should be well thought out and grounded in principles of social work practice and ethics. You should make reference to the NASW Code of Ethics and any other relevant scholarly sources.

Ethical Dilemma #1

You, a social worker of Mexican-American descent, are working with a large family who just immigrated from Mexico. The family has recently experienced the loss of an infant. You feel you are having trouble establishing trust. On a home visit, the family invites you to sit down to a meal with them.

Ethical Dilemma #2

You are a relatively new social worker in a child welfare agency. You have bonded with a co-worker and find that you work very well together as a team. Your co-worker is a great support to you in your new role. You sometimes go for drinks after work to decompress. One night, your co-worker discloses she is going on a date with the father of a child on her caseload. She asks you to keep it a secret because she plans to close the case in a few weeks.

Ethical Dilemma #3

You are working with a teenage client. Your agency encourages social workers to maintain confidentiality with their clients (even though they are minors), giving limited information to parents unless there is risk of self-injury or harm to others. Your client discloses that she is engaging in sexual acts with same-age peers in exchange for money and gifts. She emphasizes the importance of trust within your relationship and her ability to “tell you anything.”