Author: chris

Describe the nature and extent of human trafficking.

All students will submit a final project no later than the last day of the term. The project should focus on a specific type of crime, such as: Urban gang violence; domestic violence; terrorism; heroin use; the manufacture of methamphetamines (i.e. “meth labs”); animal abuse; drunk driving; human trafficking; mortgage fraud. (If you have an idea for a different type of crime, write to your professor for approval before proceeding.) Proceed as follows: 1) Conduct a literature review to describe the nature and extent of your selected crime. 2) Analyze your selected crime from the vantage point of the following three paradigms: Classical, positivist, and critical. How would each perspective explain your crime, and how would they suggest addressing it? 3) Of the three paradigms, which do you think provides the best explanation of your crime? Explain your answer. 4) Finally, design a comprehensive plan for reducing crime from your selected paradigm. Be sure to apply specific theories and theoretical concepts in your design. For example, if you select the classical perspective, you might apply routine activities theory, situational crime prevention, and/or broken windows, and so on. Completed papers should be approximately 15-20 pages in length, not counting title page and reference list. All information must be drawn from government reports and/or academic/scholarly/professional books or journals, with a minimum of ten (10) high-quality sources required.

What unique challenges do Muslims face in America?

The assignment for this module contains two parts. Respond to both parts of this assignment on one Word document.

 

1. Click here and familiarize yourself with the map of the Middle East. Then answer the following questions:  Which countries border Saudi Arabia?  Which bodies of water border Saudi Arabia?  Which countries are across the Red Sea to the west of Saudi Arabia?  Which countries are across the Persian Gulf to the east of Saudi Arabia?  Which countries border Afghanistan?  Which countries border Syria?

 

2. After completing the readings for this module and watching the NBC Learn videos below (links are located in the Webliography), answer the following question: What unique challenges do Muslims face in America? You can use paragraph, list, chart, drawing, or graph form to respond.

NBC Learn videos (links are located in the Webliography): Arabs Face Increased Racism After 9/11 Muslims in America Face Suspicion and Prejudice Muslims Are Victims of Hate Crimes after September 11th Oklahoma Fights Stereotypes after 9/11 Plan for Mosque at Ground Zero Is Met with Protests Many Arabs Feel They Are Victims of Racial Profiling at Airports Swearing In of Muslim Congressman Sparks Controversy

Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the cosmic elements of the two myths.

 

Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this week’s readings and the myths section of the Big Myths website for animated presentations of many creation myths.

 

I chose Mars from the Roman Gods  and Odin from the Norse Gods

Write a 700- to 1,400-word paper about the selected creation myths that answers the following questions:

  • Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are represented in the myths you chose? What are the elements of these worlds?
  • Describe the creators. Are the creators male or female, and of what significance is gender? Describe what they created, including the steps or cycles of creation. Also, include descriptions of any destroyers or destruction if applicable.
  • Include the role of cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena, such as celestial bodies, floods, rain, wind, and fire.
  • Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the cosmic elements of the two myths. What are the similarities and differences?
  • Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture? What value do they bring, if any?