1. What is your definition of Religion? 2. How do you think Religion affects societies around...
. What do you think are the fundamental values inherent in most/all religions? 5. Is Religion political? Why or why not?
What do you think are the major differences, if any, between how gender affects your life and how it affected the lives of your parents? Would making a college education available to all high school students reduce economic inequality? Why or why not?
Prior to going through the two units on Religion Identity, have you thought about religion vs. spirituality? What about now? How would define religion and spirituality and what are the differences between the two. Can you think of specific examples which differentiate the two? Do you think human societies are moving more towards adhering to conservative religious ideas or moving more towards spirituality? Why or why not? Quote a couple of real-life events/experiences to support your views and show how...
What do you think is a complete definition of “health”? What do you think is a complete definition of “wellness”? What is the difference between health and wellness? How might the four lenses apply to better help you understand wellness? What is the influence of wellness on your chosen field of study or future profession? How can you use your understanding of wellness in your professional career?
1) What are the biggest differences you see between the Charity Organization Societies (COS's) and the settlement house movement? Both pioneer approaches to social welfare issues. 2) What do you think is the biggest social issue affecting society? (i.e. poverty, capitalism, racism, etc) Be specific and explain. 3) Why was the great depression such a pivotal moment in the history of the United States? What did this event lead to for the first time in our political history?
How does the text define religion, and what role does religion play in your life? Think of any two social institutions such as education or marriage and family which adhere to the religious principles of the majority. Hypothetically speaking, how would the society be structured if those religious principles were removed.
How do you define health? Is your definition different from the World Health Organization’s definition? What are the characteristics of a healthy man or woman? How can health be measured? Do you think that men’s health has been neglected in the past? Looking at age-adjusted death rates among men and women In the United States, which statistic surprised you?
Discussion: Sociology 1. What are the most striking similarities between religion and education as social institutions? What are the most significant differences? 2. Using your sociological imagination, why is the transmission of cultural norms and values a complex process in diverse societies such as the United States? How can schools cope with this problem in the future?
What has your previous exposure to indigenous religions been? Why do you think these religions are ignored in western society?
What do you think nursing is? What has most influenced how you see nursing? How do you react to shows that have nurses on them? How do you think this can affect the view of nursing that the general public will have? Have you had family or friends question why you would want to become a nurse? Have you had someone tell you to become a doctor instead? What can we as nurses and nursing students do to positively or...