How is ABORTION a SOCIOLOGICAL problem???
A persons views about abortion speak a lot about the society he lives in. The social values, the upbringing, the value he attaches to life decides how much he gets perturbed by abortion. A foetus is not a commodity which you can buy anytime or throw anytime. There is nothing more tender than a child in the womb, all it needs is 'care' to protect its fragile tissues and not scalpels of steel to pierce thro. A society which cant even take care of its members who have not yet taken a single breath, how much right does it have to be called human?
Sociology question : Assess the view that religion acts as a conservative force in society?
1. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entr... for a summary of Mannheim's social constructionist approach (scroll down to the section headed 'Work') 2.. Then you could contrast 2.1 ....Weber for his thesis that religion led to massive social change with 2.2.1 ....Durkhiem that, with the change to modernity - and the consequent shift from 'traditionalism' (the privileging of tradition) to 'modernism' (the privileging of change) - Religion is replaced by a range of 'functional alternatives' as the basic cultural instititution of society ie that religion as the major force seems only to suit traditional societies. 2.2.2 Religion is the result of the social, then reinforces in its own powerful discourse the values of the current society 2,3 ..Marx that religion as the ideology of the powerful is inherently conservative ..you could both present then oppose this view 3 Use Mannheim as the framework for the essay 3.1-by summarisng his key points and 3.2 - especially pick up on his key conepts and 3.3-apply them in your discussion of the body of the essay (the Weber/Durkheim/Marx contrasts)within this framework http://www94.homepage.villanova.edu/pete... for summaries of these three major social theorists 4. In your conclusion make great use of Mannheim's conepts to summarise and finally evaluate the validity of the various arguments 5.for extra support for this analysis you could also use Berger and Luckmann's 'Social Construction of Reality text nb they focus on the social construction of religion. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/e... 6. If you want to aim even higher then have a go at mixing the Gender analyses of religion into this discussion http://www.unrisd.org/80256B3C005BB128/(httpProjects)/3F3D45E0F8567920C12572B9004180C5?OpenDocument its a great, and fun, topic have a good time with it.
What sociological perspective is abortion?
Beyond Choice: Reproductive Freedom In The 21st Century Alexander Sanger's Beyond Choice is an extraordinary book. While I consider myself to be mostly pro-choice, I had never really asked myself the question why we should we have reproductive freedom in the first place. This is the question that Alex Sanger tackles in this provocative book. Sanger makes the case of why all reproductive freedom, including abortion, is moral because it helps humanity survive. The book discusses the difficulties and dangers, especially to women, of human reproduction and makes it clear that we evolved to have reproductive freedom because it helps women and children survive. Sanger is not afraid to say that there can be limits on choice, especially in the area of new reproductive technologies. Of more importance, the book sets out rationales and strategies for including men in the battle for reproductive rights, and defines what the role of government should and should not be in our private lives. I am convinced, as will all readers and writers be, that no one who wants to express any opinion on the issue of choice, or life, can do so without reading this page-turning and vitally important book. The strongest argument in his book is that choosing abortion can be morally positive, because the availability of abortion maximizes successful human reproduction. Equally compelling are his thoughts on the role of men in support of reproductive freedom, and the new insights that emerge from evolutionary biology. In short, every thinking woman and man will benefit from reading this deeply considered book. http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Choice-Repr... ~Pro-Choice Momma; Have had an abortion
What are the relations between anthropology, sociology and political science?
Anthropology, sociology, and political science are related in that they all ultimately observe human beings’ reactions to power. Anthropology observes people’s development over time in relation to the family unit, technological inventions, and the advent of civilizations, all three of which are heavily dependent on authoritative processes, namely those that govern human households, the forming and implementations of ideas, and the authority mechanisms that ensure a thriving civilization.Sociology is the study of the collective psychology of demographics of people. Sociology, being a fairly recent psychological course of study, observes these demographics in depth, and it should be noted that the studies always ultimately show how the subject demographics react to the governmental powers that are present during their lifetime. The subject demographics of sociological studies in many respects, are always linked to the socio-political environments that impact them.In political science, the pure study of how citizens react to political power is on full display. The political processes in countries all over the world are directly responsible for the psychological mindset of the countries’ respective constituents. When it really comes down to it, whether the government of a country is democratic, fascist, or a monarchy, the reactions of the majority of the people to the conditions caused by these forms of government eventually becomes the determining factor as to whether or not that particular form of government continues to exist.
Why are many right-wing Republicans against abortion when they're in favour of capital punishment, the scaling back of the social safety net, and foreign wars?
I've searched many years for a thoughtful way to consider these issues. Here's the best model I've seen:Conservatives (I am one) react on a continuum of barbarism vs. civilization. (Societies and Civilizations do, indeed, move from barbarity to civilization and then fall apart, spin apart, lapse into chaos)Liberals argue from a spectrum of oppressed vs. oppressor (Civil rights, child labor, women's rights, are clear examples)Libertarians use a coercion vs. freedom spectrum. (Taxes, laws, conscription, drug laws, are examples, governments do NOT constrain themselves)Whichever of these three heuristics you see as the most important, or that your parents or your college, or the people you admire used, is probably the one you use to the exclusion of the others (and to the utter disregard, or even hatred, of those who use a different thought model).So, for a liberal, abortion is the oppressor (men) telling the oppressed (women) what they can do with their bodies.The conservative asks: "What kind of a society kills its unborn children?" and is horrified at the fact that over half of the babies in some populations are aborted.The Libertarian might view it as a purely personal choice that neither the government, nor anybody else, has the right to dictate.So ask yourself which argument, if you consider any of them valid, carries the most weight?
What is the relationship between law and sociology ?
General social views that affect the law, ie gay marriage, abortion, etc; The law tends to change with the popular social views on morality at the time.
Need help with Paper about Abortion, for Sociology class..?
Well, I don't feel right just telling you. You will have to learn that on your own like we all did in school. Just look up the definitions in your book and link it to real-world policy. Also, with the Internet, you can google it or wiki it and come up with something I'm sure. One tip I will give is to look up an Objectivist point of view on abortion. It is often overlooked in academics but will impress your prof nonetheless. Good luck! It is easy so don't worry! You just have to do the searching-it should take 15 minutes tops!
Is abortion ethical?
Abortion is not a yes or no issue.The reason women are generally advised not to talk too widely about their pregnancy in the first 3 months is because the body does naturally abort many pregnancies in this time period and this is a sad but natural thing.Having a child is a lifechanging event that costs time, attention and money for the next 20 years. Some women know that these things will not be available for a potential child and think hard about what would be best and decide better no child than a child they are unable to provide for.Let's provide an example. Years ago I made it possible for a woman to go to an abortion clinic. I still feel good I was able to do this. Why? Not because I am all that pro-abortion. It was because I understood exactly why she needed an abortion, and while it was a sad thing, the alternative was worse.This woman was in an abusive relationship. She got beat up all the time. She'd arranged her escape plan and then he got her pregnant. Not her choice. From her cultural background, the escape plan included hiding from her entire family for fear of that horror called honour-killing. So she knew she was escaping into a situation where there would be almost no social support and no financial security. About the worst possible time to be pregnant. She just had one friend who was helping her.She had the abortion. It was sad. But she got out of the abuse and this allowed her to raise her other children in a better environment.I don't think there are women who make the choice for abortion lightly. It is their choice to make. A pregnancy can cost you your health or your ability to earn your pay. A child is a huge responsibility. You can't force women to have children. The world is not an ideal place. We all have to cope and deal with difficult decisions. We should look on those that found an abortion necessary in their lives with sympathy, they made a difficult choice. Ending a pregnancy is a very emotional thing. Even if you chose it yourself.May compassion for others win this discussion.
How would an interactionist view abortion?
Symbolic Interactionism's major focus is upon the social construction of the self and the values that individual selves acquire from their society. Thus it could generate reseach questions about a)the different ways that people would interpret 'abortion' within different cultures b)the different ways in which people involved in abortion would come to evaluate their 'selves' from their interpretation of the point of view of the 'generalised other' in their society c)the influence of the 'significant others' in terms of peoples' development of values and their own evalution of their 'self' in this situation. d) the way that abortion comes to be defined as 'deviant' and who are the 'moral entrepreneurs' in this particular social construction of deviance e) the way that some sections of society are able to avoid the label of 'deviant even though they are acting the same way as others who are labelled as deviant for being involved in 'abortion' f) more specifically, the extent to which some people who have had abortions come to be labelled as 'mentally deficient' g) what 'community tolerance quotients' are involved in constructing 'abortion' as 'criminaliyt? h) whether there are 'moral panics' in society (for example about the sexuality of teenagers) associated with different forms of the 'labelling of abortion as criminal/not criminal'