Explain why there has been disagreement between theorists about the  definition of global citizenship and develop your own definition of  global citizenship after reading the article by Reysen and  Katzarska-Miller.

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Importance of Becoming a Global Citizen
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Prepare: View the Globalization at a Crossroads (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  series episode and read the article A Model of Global Citizenship:  Antecedents and Outcomes by Stephen Reysen and Iva Katzarska-Miller  (2013). Go to the Ashford University Library, and locate one additional  source on global citizenship that will help support your viewpoint.
Reflect: Please take some time to reflect on how the  concept of global citizenship has shaped your identity, and think about  how being a global citizen has made you a better person in your  community.
Write: Use the Week 1 Example Assignment Guide when addressing the following prompts:

Describe and explain a clear distinction between “globalism” and  “globalization” after viewing the video and reading the article.
What psychological state do you need to be in to motivate yourself to exercise?
Explain why there has been disagreement between theorists about the  definition of global citizenship and develop your own definition of  global citizenship after reading the article by Reysen and  Katzarska-Miller.
Choose two of the six outcomes of global citizenship from the  article (i.e., intergroup empathy, valuing diversity, social justice,  environmental sustainability, intergroup helping, and the level of  responsibility to act for the betterment of this world).

Explain why those two outcomes are the most important in becoming a global citizen compared to the others.

Describe at least two personal examples or events in your life that  illustrate the development of global citizenship based on the two  outcomes you chose.
Identify two specific general education courses.

Explain how each course influenced you to become a global citizen.

What is the government’s role in healthcare? How does the government impact healthcare organizations?

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In the United States, a significant number of the current population is uninsured. Reducing that number is critical to maintaining a healthy population. The federal government plays a large role in healthcare and sets the standards, regulations, and policies. In most industries, market-based competition is the primary incentive for sellers to maximize the quality of their product or service and to limit the cost.
Consider the following:
· What is the government’s role in healthcare? How does the government impact healthcare organizations?
· How does health insurance impact healthcare delivery?
· How can we reduce the number of uninsured people while maximizing quality and access and minimizing costs?
Support your answer with relevant resources. Paper should be 2 to 3 paragraphs in length.
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Based on your observations, when are adolescents more likely to listen to their parents or to their peergroups when making decisions? What types of dilemmas lend themselves toward one social agent over another?

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Answer one each of the four sets of short answer essay questions. That is one question based on each chapter we have read. Each of your answers should be at least 400 words long, reflect that your are familiar with the concepts as they are presented in the readings, and can apply those concepts to examples.

1- What do you think C. Wright Mills meant when he said that to be a sociologist, one had to develop a sociological imagination?
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Which theory do you think better explains how societies operate—structural functionalism or
conflict theory? Why?

2-Thinking about recent events, for example, the Trump presidential candidacy, Black Lives Matter, or the 1 trillion dollars worth of sub-prime car loan defaults.  Analyze, the phenomenon of your choice making explicit what you think are the major material cultural items involved and their associated non-material cultural significance.
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Do you think that phenomenon such as texting, snap chatting, twitter, tinder, etc, are these substantial and permanent changes to our culture or are they superficial?  Is modern online life a counter-culture or a sub-culture.  Explain the reasoning of your position.

3-In which type or types of societies do the benefits seem to outweigh the costs? Explain your answer, citing social and economic reasons.
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Think of the ways workers are alienated from the product and process of their jobs. How can these concepts be applied to students and their educations?

4-Based on your observations, when are adolescents more likely to listen to their parents or to their peergroups when making decisions? What types of dilemmas lend themselves toward one social agent over another?
OR
Do you think the resocialization of people convicted of crimes always requires a total institution? Why or why not?  What might be an alternative way to resocialize a person?

Submit one page your response to those resources and analyze what you think is the role of religion in reinforcing sexism, classism, and racism. As a social worker, how can you address these issues on a micro and macro level?

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Submit one page your response to those resources and analyze what you think is the role of religion in reinforcing sexism, classism, and racism. As a social worker, how can you address these issues on a micro and macro level?

Use references
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Hackman, H. W., Peters, M. L., & Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2013). Readings for diversity and social justice. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Press. Chapter 43, (pp. 237–242) Chapter 44, (pp. 243–244)
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Hackman, H. W., Peters, M. L., & Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2013). Readings for diversity and social justice. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Press. Chapter 46, (pp. 250–254) Chapter 47, (pp. 255–257) Chapter 56, (pp. 297–301) Chapter 57, (pp. 301–305)