SOCIOLOGY

**Culture Research**--- Use the link to select a country/ culture for your report and project.CIA Fact book of Cultures Other cultures/ beliefs to choose from include - Judaism -African American -Islam/ Muslims - White American __**Hate Crimes**__-- Answer these before completing the rest of the webquest. Hate Crimes What are hate crimes? When did this term become evolve in the nation's vocabulary? = __**Report and Project Links to get started collecting information**__ = National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Caesar Chavez Rainbow PUSH Coalition Nelson Mandela 1992 Los Angeles Riot OJ Simpson (Lengthy Reading) Southern Poverty Law Center Jesse Jackson Mae Jemison Jesse Owens Maya Angelou Nation of Islam Keith Ellison Black Panther Party Angela Davis Assimilation of Latinos
 * Culture**

Part I: Define assimilation

Read the article to summarize assimilation in schools: Assimilation in schools --- 10 key points Step 1: The BIG QUESTIONS With a partner reflect and jot down answers to the big questions posed in class this week. __**Brainstorm Questions:**__ How do you view cultures around our world? Pick any culture and write three questions you would ask? For example- Why do Muslim women have to cover up?
 * Current Event Assignment #1: Culture Current Event Research: Sociology **

What are cultural universals (p. 100)? What are cultural particulars (p. 100)?

Why do you think it is important to study world cultures or have a world view?

Complete the following current event analysis by going to www.bbcworldnews.com and click on “Latest News From Around the World” You must write 2 Two Paragraphs after reading an article of your choice with a partner.
 * Current Event Analysis #1**

__**Paragraph 1 (6-8 sentences) Summarize the article in your own words. (5 points)**__ o Who? o What? o When? o Where? o Why? o What continent, geographic region of the world and/or major body of water is near the location mentioned in this article?

__**Paragraph 2 (5-7 sentences):**__ Relate the article to answers from the brainstorm list from the above questions. Use specific examples (15 points)
 * How does this article relate to cultural universals?
 * How does this article relate to culturural particulars?
 * How does this article emphasize the importance of having a worldview?

Also in this paragraph you want to talk about why you chose this article and any other questions you have about the topic.