What social purpose does religion serve?

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Religion:
you can pick one of these Sociology:
Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx , and Max Weber each devoted some time to writing about religion and society, including questions such as the following:
* What do people believe?
* How do people talk about religion ?
* How is religion organized?
* How do a person’s belief impact other aspects of social life?
Primary Discussion Response: within the discussion Board  write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and used examples to reinforce your idea.
This is the website
Review this website(https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundless-sociology-texrbook/religion-14/?), and answer the following questions.
1. What social purpose does religion serve?
2. Choose 1 of these theorists:  Max Weber, Karl Marx, or Emile Durkheim. Describe his thoughts and views onreligion.
3.Discuss ho religion can exert social control over its believers.

Research Paper

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 Prepare a paper describing a specific intervention used iwht a specific client problem. The paper must be between 12 and 15 double spaced typed pages. Stress how the theraupeutic process develops to interact withthe clients specific problems and/or  personality. Vignetts and therapist-client dialogues will help the student clinician reader gain the most from the paper. Comment in the client/therapist relationship factors which may affect the treatment process or outcome. Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Assoiciation (APA), Fifth edition, for style, especially for proper referencing.  For all written assignments, please use double spaced types, one inch margins and an easily readable computer font. The paper must have a literature review, case study/vignette, description of disorder, technique, and population, diagnose and treatment. My reasearch topic is Mindfulness interventions for adult women with Posttramuatic stress Disorder who have survived sexual abuse

Describing and Applying Victimization Theory

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Assignment 1: Describing and Applying Victimization Theory

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Use the Internet and your textbook to research the criminological and victimization theories presented in the group lists below. Select two (2) criminological theories (Group 1), two (2) theories of victimization (Group 2), and fill in the chart below using the following instructions. You will be graded on four (4) theories in total (not including the pre-filled example):

Group 1 – Select two (2) of the following: Bio-social Theory; Psychological Theory; Social Structure Theory; Social Process Theory; Social Conflict Theory; Labeling Theory; or Developmental Theory.

Group 2 – Select two (2) of the following: Deviant Place Theory; Routine Activity Theory; Deviant Lifestyle Theory; or Victim Precipitation Theory.

  1. Summarize the theory of victimization, describing its meaning and core concepts as it relates to the nature of crime.
  2. Identify subcategories of the theory and describe each.
  3. Apply the theory to one (1) real life example or scenario. Briefly explain why the theory applies to the example you identified.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources as references, such as journal articles, newspapers, magazines, and publications from law enforcement associations. Note: Wikipedia, blogs and similar websites do not quality as quality academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Use the chart template located here.
  • Be typed using Time New Roman font (size 12).
  • Include a reference page. References in APA 6th Edition formatting should be written in Times New Roman 12 point, in alphabetical order, double-spaced, subsequent lines indented, title / journals italicized appropriately, etc.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Summarize and describe various theories of victimization as they relate to the nature of crime in democratic societies.
  • Apply the core concepts understood in the theories of victimization to real life criminal cases and scenarios.
  • Use technology and information resources to research victimization theories and criminal cases.
  • Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Note: This chart is just an example. Please use the Chart Template here to complete your assignment.

Victimization Theory Summarize the theory of victimization, describing its meaning and core concepts as it relates to the nature of crime. Identify subcategories of the theory and describe each.  Apply the theory to one (1) real life example or scenario.  Briefly explain why the theory applies to the example you identified.
Rational Choice Theory

(This theory is completed for you as an example of how to complete the remaining theories)

 According to this theory, crime is a matter of personal choice and the criminal makes a rational decision to commit the crime.

This view is that If a person is motivated, considers the choices, and they believe crime will benefit them without risk. (Siegel & Worrall, 2013, p. 45)

This view is that for the criminal, the profit outweighs the punishment.

 One sub-category is the “Deterrence Theory” which aligns itself by indicating crime would not be a “rational choice” therefore not chosen if there was a strong enough fear of punishment, acting to deter the criminal activity. (Akers, 1990, p.2) One real life case was that of Ariel Castro. This is the nationally televised case of a man who kidnapped and held three (3) women captive in his Cleveland, Ohio home for over 10 years, during which he physically and sexually assaulted, fathered a child and kept these young women captive until one managed to escape  2013. Castro pleaded guilty to 937 counts including murder, rape, and abduction, to avoid Ohio’s death penalty. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole + 1,000 years by Judge Russo, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland where the crimes were committed. After being in prison only 30 days in Franklin County, Castro hung himself in his prison cell, ending his own life. I believe it relates to rational choice theory, Castro made a calculated choice to kidnap the missing teens and commit these crimes for over a decade, while working and interacting in the community. His motivation for the benefit of committing these crimes over a decade was stronger than fear of getting punished.
     
       
       
       
       
       

Explain how each theorist would approach the issue of cognitive development in early childhood.

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Assignment 2: LASA 1 Promoting Cognitive Development

As you have learned in your readings, Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, and Vygotsky took different approaches to child development. One’s theoretical perspective influences approaches to child development. The Jacksons are a young couple living in Centervale. They have approached Keith, the child development consultant, for advice on how to promote and nurture the cognitive development of their preschooler Jasmine.

Watch the following video to learn more about the similarities and differences of developmental theories. Study of the Child: Theories of Development I, produced by Herzog, Milan & Herzog, Shanta (Learning Seed, 1997), 29:02 mins obtained from Alexander Street Press Education in Video from AUO Library.

  • Compare and contrast the approaches of each of the four perspectives (Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, and Vygotsky).
  • Explain how each theorist would approach the issue of cognitive development in early childhood. Describe how Keith’s advice to Jasmine’s parents might vary depending on his theoretical perspective.
  • What role would society and family play in Jasmine’s cognitive development at this stage of development? What cultural, psychosocial and physical influences will be seen?
  • Incorporate information learned in your readings and at least one peer-reviewed* article from the AUO library to support your conclusions.

* Peer reviewed means an article from a reputable journal, which can be found in the library. Peer reviewed indicates that other professionals in the field have reviewed and deemed it worthy of publication, in contrast to much if what we find online: someone posting something they want, without someone else verifying that their methods were rigorous enough and the study is valid.  Use your book and course lectures as your primary resources, as well as articles from our library. If you must supplement from a website, do NOT use .coms. Instead, look for .org, .gov, and sometimes .edu for more reputable sources. Never use Wikipedia or about.com.

Write a 6-7 page paper in Word format. Be sure to include introductory and concluding paragraphs in your paper, a title page and a reference page.  Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_LASA1.doc.