Explain social movements, the various types, and why they exist

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 14 of the course textbook, read the articles The Commercialization and Digitization of Social Movement Society SEE ATTACH File. How to Build a Successful Movement in 4 StepsLinks to an external site. https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-build-a-successful-movement-in-4-steps/, Social Movements for GoodLinks to an external site. https://www.leaderstories.org/leadernotes-blog/build-social-movements, and watch the video Non-violence and Peace MovementsLinks to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP-mv5IjFzY&feature=youtu.be.Applying concepts is a great way to get a sense of what working within the discipline of public sociology would be like. In this course, you have learned about the theoretical foundation of sociological practice by gaining an understanding of the sociological perspective, how to use the sociological imagination, as well as how to gather the information needed in order to influence social change. By learning about the tools of applied sociology, you have learned what aspects to consider when seeking to create social change. Now it is time to practice putting those tools to work. Your final assignment is an academic research paper which plans out the development of a social movement of your choice, which you will provide leadership for. The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you know how to view society through a sociological lens, recognize societal needs, perform research to support your ideas through evidence, as well as highlight possible solutions, and enact the “6 Steps of Social Movement Success” as discussed in Chapter 14 of the course textbook. Also, through your research you will highlight the key social groups affected by the social need you have chosen: indicating aspects of culture and belief systems, identity, social class, and any external issues which may influence causality, such as the effects of public policy, social systems, discriminatory practices, and even global effects such as climate change. The key focus is to synthesize your advanced knowledge of social theory, research, and social problems to create a social action.For this Final Paper, complete the following elements:· Introduction (about 2 pages): present the following information to provide the context of your social movement:· Explain social movements, the various types, and why they exist;· Describe how sociological theory can explain how social movements work;· Examine the purpose of social movements and social advocates for social change in society.· Body (about 5 pages): present the following information to provide the process and potential experience of your social movement:· Apply the “Six Steps of Social Movement Success”1. Justify your reasons for wanting to be an advocate for social change by identifying a social issue that you are interested in supporting through your social movement. Support your choice with research evidence as to why it is a social issue that needs to be addressed in society;2. Identify your constituents to form a group, specifically presenting the unique identity or cultural affiliation groups represented, as well as external constituents who may support and further your cause;3. Interpret if there is a challenge to forming a group. Is there a potential for marginalized members by identity or cross-cultural issues, etc.4. Create a strategy of social action for your social movement. What actions will you take, with whom, and where will you apply them? Support your choices with research evidence of what has worked for other social movements.5. Compile a list of resources you have to support your social movement. Specifically consider who holds the power to enact change for your social movement. How will you mobilize your resources and connect with those in power?6. Organize your social action, by pulling these steps together and launching your social movement. Present how you will lead, influence and inspire.· Conclusion (about 3 pages): present the following information for your conclusion regarding your efforts to lead a social movement:· Briefly summarize your social issue, the steps taken to support your social movement and your conclusions of potential success through gaining power or influencing those with power, as well as reflection upon areas that could experience failure;· Supports the impact of the social movement by determining if it benefitted a social group, a social issue, social policy, theoretical knowledge, or all of these.· Describe your personal, academic, and potential professional development in researching the social issue and considering the process for creating social change.The Final Paper· Must be 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing CenterLinks to an external site.’s APA StyleLinks to an external site.· Must include a separate title page with the following:o Title of papero Student’s nameo Course name and numbero Instructor’s nameo Date submitted

Explain why artwork that challenges traditional views regarding sexuality, the body, or gender roles has sparked several culture war battles.

Essay question: Two prompts available. Answer only one. 300-450 words in length only (slightly shorter than the Reaction Paper minimum length). Answers should include at least two citations to assigned reading in this course. Citations may be parenthetical or footnotes, but they must include the name of the author and a page number. 40 pointsA. Examine the two images below and explain how they helped cause controversy in the culture wars. Your answer should identify the art by artist and title (if possible) and also define the basic idea of the culture wars, including how these particular images sparked a reaction.B. This course focuses on divided culture. Explain why artwork that challenges traditional views regarding sexuality, the body, or gender roles has sparked several culture war battles.

Experts say that entrepreneurs who need between $100,000 and $3 million often face the greatest obstacles when raising capital for their businesses. Why?

3Q – NO Plagiarism– 650 wordsStudents are supposed to read the Case 2- Able Planet from the textbook, page number:812“How can a small company find capital to finance an innovative new product?”Textbook: (Scarborough, N.M. & Cornwall, J. (2012). Effective small business management: An Entrepreneurial approach (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.Based on your understanding of the case and concepts, answer the following question in 200-350 words each.Assignment Questions:1. Experts say that entrepreneurs who need between $100,000 and $3 million often face the greatest obstacles when raising capital for their businesses. Why?2. How should Kevin Semcken raise the $1.5 million in capital that Able Planet needs? Be sure to consider sources of both debt and equity financing.3. Write a short memo to Kevin Semcken explaining what he should do before he approaches potential lenders and investors to maximize his chances of getting the capital that Able Planet needs.

Discuss the variables you would use to evaluate the risks associated with a task that requires a worker to lift bags containing raw materials and dump them into a hopper where they feed into a reactor.

1) You have been asked to evaluate the hazards and risks associated with the introduction of a new robotic welder at your facility. Parts are fed onto a conveyer belt by an employee; the parts are picked up by a robotic arm and then placed onto a form where another robotic arm performs the welding. The first robotic arm then picks the part back up and places it onto another conveyer belt, where a second employee removes it and places it on a pallet. Discuss what types of guards you would recommend for the operation, including point-of-operation guards and perimeter guards. Based on the risk analysis results, what administrative controls and PPE would you recommend?2) A maintenance procedure is added to a new production line at a facility that manufactures tires. Once a week, a maintenance employee is required to use a step ladder to access a small platform on a mixing box that is located 12 ft. above the concrete floor. The maintenance employee must open the door and use a scraper and small shovel to remove excess buildup of raw materials used in the process. Evaluate the risks associated with falls associated with the task, and discuss how these results can be used in the selection of controls. In your discussion, include your recommendations for controls to reduce the risk of falls associated with the process.Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.3) An operation spray-paints large aircraft wings using a paint containing hexavalent chromium. Summarize the different types of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment that could be used to control the exposures for this operation. State which control you believe would be the most effective to reduce the risk in the painting operation to an acceptable risk level. Which additional controls would you use if your initial control did not reduce the risk to an acceptable level?Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.4) Discuss the variables you would use to evaluate the risks associated with a task that requires a worker to lift bags containing raw materials and dump them into a hopper where they feed into a reactor. Identify which of the factors would be fixed factors and which factors might be variable, and state how you made that decision. Recommend some administrative controls that might be appropriate for the task. How might you use the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) revised lifting equation in selecting the controls?Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.

Summarize the effects of using bad visual design elements.

For this written assignment read the article from the link above and complete the following items:Summarize the effects of using bad visual design elements.Examine the response viewers may have and how that may negatively affect business.Answer the question, “Why it is so important to use visuals in specific ways to effectively reach viewers?”Include whether you believe it is important to use visuals strategically in business and website communication. Why or why not?Support the items above by including relevant quotes and paraphrases from academic/scholarly sources.This written assignment should be at leastone page in length and use APA formatting with a reference page(template here).

Explain a competitive analysis of the organization and offering.

Selecta new product or service that will be launched by either an existing organization or one you will create. Obtain your instructor’s approval of your product or service before beginning this project.Completethe following assignment using the “Strategy and Positioning Analysis” template. ATTACHEDDevelopa 2,100-word analysis explaining the following headings:Describe the organization’s background, industry, and product or service.Describe, in detail, the product or service.Prepare the SWOT analysis of the organization and offering.Explain a competitive analysis of the organization and offering.Describe your target market in detail, including information on the geographic, demographic, psychographic and behavioral factors used to choose your market segment.Identify the needs that cause your target market to buy.Create a written positioning statement that identifies:Your organization’s product/serviceYour target marketHow your product solves the target market’s needsWhat makes your organization different from its competitionIncludeat least four sources of research that support your analysis; at least one must be the textbook, one from the University of Phoenix library, and one piece of secondary research. Formatyour assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Choose one Ancient Greek or Ancient Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast essay.

This paper assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and a building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition. Write a 2-3 page paper, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman font. You do not need to do outside research. Links with information are provided below.Choose one Ancient Greek or Ancient Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast essay. How are the buildings similar? How are they different? Be sure to discuss function. How is each building used? Who uses it? What are the materials? Architectural details? Organization of the building?As with the other compare and contrast essays, you must discuss the works together. So if you talk about the material of one building, you need to talk about the material of the other building right after.ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CHOICESCHOICE 1: Roman ColosseumRoman Colosseum(Links to an external site.)CHOICE 2: The Greek Theater of EpidaurusCulture Trip: A Very Brief History of Epidaurus(Links to an external site.)CHOICE 3:Hadrian’s VillaA Virtual Tour of Hadrian’s Villa(Links to an external site.)Maritime Theater at Hadrian’s Villa(Links to an external site.)MODERN LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE CHOICESCHOICE 1: Greek TheaterDiscover Los Angeles: The Story of an L.A. Icon(Links to an external site.)The Greek Theater via Drone(Links to an external site.)CHOICE 2: Getty Villa in MalibuGetty Villa HistoryActionsThe Culture Trip: A Penny Pinching Billionaire’s Lavish Gift to the World(Links to an external site.)KCET: Huell Howser Visits the Getty Villa(Links to an external site.)CHOICE 3: L.A. ColiseumDiscover L.A. History of L.A. Coliseum(Links to an external site.)Huell Howser Visits the Coliseum(Links to an external site.)Drone Tour(Links to an external site.)

How have the selected BMC segments changed over the various generations?

OverviewAs the business in the simulation goes through various generations, it is faced with various external and internal factors that affect its business model in different ways. You may have also made decisions that affected the company’s business strategy including its value proposition, customer segments, revenue models, and other factors. In this journal, you will reflect on these factors and decisions and discuss how the business model changed across generations, and then determine the feasibility of these changes by running them through the BMC framework.PromptIn your journal, reflect on the different BMC segments, such as value propositions, channels, customer relationships, customer segments, revenue streams, key resources, activities, partnerships, and cost structure, and how they affected the decisions made in the simulation and consequently the company’s growth and direction.In this journal, select two BMC segments to use in answering the following questions:BMC segment changes: How have the selected BMC segments changed over the various generations?The effect of decisions: How have your decisions affected the BMC segments?Explore your decisions: How did you come to your decisions?Assess your decisions: Do you believe you made the right decisions in the simulation? Why or why not?Guidelines for SubmissionSubmit your journal as a 1- to 2-page Word document using 12-point Times New Roman, one-inch margins, and double spacing. Sources should be cited according to APA style.Go to this link: https://services.hbsp.harvard.edu/lti/links/7130-HTM-ENG

Take on the role of a consultant and propose some persuasive recommendations to overcome challenges, grow, or maintain successful results.

Directions1. Conduct a literature review and then share your discoveries in the discussion. Let the discussion scope guide your discovery research. You are required to have at least three resources.2. Initial post0. Based on the strong business relationship that exists between Asia and the western countries (USA, Canada and EU countries); what would be the impact of the world events on the Asian economies in term of the economic growth and employment level? Support your rationale with well documented economic indicators.1. Take on the role of a consultant and propose some persuasive recommendations to overcome challenges, grow, or maintain successful results.

Which is greater: the value of Pixar and Disney in an exclusive relationship, or the sum of the value that each could create if they operated independently of one another or were allowed to form relationships with other companies? Why?

A essay about 2000 words base on the PDF answer following question.1. Which is greater: the value of Pixar and Disney in an exclusive relationship, or the sum of the value that each could create if they operated independently of one another or were allowed to form relationships with other companies? Why?2. Assuming that Pixar and Disney are more valuable in an exclusive relationship, can that value be realized through a new contract? Or is common ownership required (i.e., must Disney acquire Pixar)?3. If Disney does acquire Pixar, how should Bob Iger and his team organize and manage the combined entity? What challenges do you forsee (based on points covered in class), and how would you meet them?

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