Answer each
question and make sure you use the proper APA in text and references for each
on.
Over lunch, a co-worker says, “You’re studying
sociology; you can answer a question for us.” He suggests that the reason
Asians and Asian Americans, as a group, are over-represented in math and
science degrees and careers is because they are naturally the most intelligent
of human groups. Take a deep breath and tell him what you’ve learned in this
class that could be a cultural reason for this phenomenon. References to
specific theories required.
A friend suggests that gender equality is a reality
in the US. He is certain that men have the same load of domestic
responsibilities that women do, statistically speaking. Cite statistics from
your Readings and LN that refute his belief. Consider both physical labor and
time, and emotional burdens, as drains on the average woman living: in a family
with children; living with only a male partner; living with children and no
male partners. Leave the statistics on gay/lesbian families for another day;
you don’t want your friend’s head to explode with too much data all at once.
Consider how female infanticide, sex-selection
abortion and death through neglect may be related to availability of food in
China, India and other cultures. Look at social structures that determine
distribution of food in a culture and in a family and social rules concerning
support and descent, and other issues that you learned about in this class.
Cite Readings and/or LN.
What do Harris and others suggest as a hypothesis
to explain patterns of people-eating and insect-eating? Why is it more common
in certain societies than in others? References required.
