sing the South University Online Library or the Internet, research and read about a health issue in specific regions in the United States.

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Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research and read about a health issue in specific regions in the United States. Some examples of the topics for your research could be:

  • HIV or AIDS in African-Americans in Southern United States.
  • Alcoholism in Native Americans in Midwestern United States.
  • Diabetes among Navajo people in Southwest United States.
  • Obesity among low-income children in Eastern United States.

Note: You may choose another population and region, these are just examples. You may also visit the Library of this course to gather data for your research.

Based on your research and data gathered, create a report in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document, that addresses the following:

  • The main issues being discussed and the message you wish to deliver to the affected population.
  • Population affected.
  • Age, gender, race, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, religion, etc. of the target population.
  • Segment of the United States population affected along with the percentage.
  • Social factors such as culture and religion that may influence the burden of the disease.
  • Ethical issues that may be factors in developing and implementing prevention and intervention programs for the disease.
  • Various components of the health care system that can assist the community.
  • Methods that the health care system should use to assist the community. (For example, state health care systems may revise or develop new policies to address the issue).

Support your responses with examples and a structured document free of spelling and grammatical errors, and appropriate references at the end of the document of sources you cited in the paper; Cite any sources in accordance to APA guidelines.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.

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Assignment 1: World View Chart Writing Assignment

This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments. Choose one (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the selected aspect relates to each of the religions covered and to your own social or work experiences.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Select one (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing this category.
  2. Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across the religions studied.
  3. Provide one (1) specific example of how the selected category is manifested in your social environment.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality resources as references for the assignment and document your sources using APA Style for in-text citations and references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
  5. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

Your assignment must:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze what is meant by religion.
  • Analyze the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
  • Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.
  • Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.
  • Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

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Persuasive self-directed essay about gender equality and racism starting points.

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Persuasive self-directed essay about gender equality and racism starting points.

This is a self-directed research project on a topic of race, gender, or class. Write an entertaining persuasive essay using source information to develop your ideas. Use source material to support your discussion. IncludeGeorge Orwells ideas and quotes about gender equality and racisim. As well as Vishanthie Sewpaul Your essay should be 5 to 7 pages, typed and double spaced. Organize your essay effectively, develop your ideas thoughtfully, and explain why readers should care about this. Main ideas focus on the start point of racism in the 15th century and briefly talk how it all started and why and where it started. Religion and personal beliefs excluded. Include Bell Hooks thoughts about gender equality and racism.  Use the book or sources you selected, but do not spend too much time talking about the book or sources. This is not a book report. You should use the book as a starting point, find additional relevant sources, and discuss them purposefully in your essay. Cite your sources (MLA or APA) in the body of your essay and list them at the end. Use resources such as the Online Writing Lab to make sure you cite sources appropriately.Answer

What complaints did the Nativists lodge against the immigrants?

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The assignment for this module contains three parts. Respond to all parts of this assignment on one Word document.

1.   Examine the image in Chapter 2, p. 20, of the Immigration: A Documentary and Reference Guide entitled

      “American Citizens!”

•    What measures does this broadside advocate to restrict the rights of immigrants?

•    In what ways were the Nativists’ fears related to religion? (Pay close attention to the words in the signs

held by the immigrants in the picture.)

•    What complaints did the Nativists lodge against the immigrants?      

2.   Watch The Homestead Act and Hard Times for Farmers. Using information from the readings and from

      the video, explain the relationship between immigration and the Homestead Act.

3.   Watch Anniversary of the Irish Potato Famine. Using information from theImmigrant Struggles, Immigrant

      Gifts reading, explain in detail the complex role of the potato as a push factor for Irish immigration to America.