Outline and evaluate the functionalist view of the role of the family in society. 33 marks - 25 minutes. A family is a kinship - people related by blood or marriage. Functionalism is a macro theory which means it looks at a wider sociological view. It focuses on the importance of the nuclear family (mother and father married with children)‚ the universality of the family‚ changing roles and how the nuclear family “fits” into modern society. The theory of “fit” is argued by Parsons‚ where he believes
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There is ample evidence to show Reiki is a beneficial approach to health and well-being. Kathleen M. Whelan and Gracie S. Wishnia conducted a study to evaluate the benefits of Reiki in a hospital setting. The results of that study have been documented in this concept map. As you can see‚ Whelan & Wishnia (2003) proved that receiving Reiki treatments before and after surgery decreased depression‚ anxiety and stress‚ leading to over-all better health. It also stated that Reiki was able to lower pain
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Explain Utilitarianism Utilitarianism was developed in the 18th century by Hutcheson‚ who used the phrase ‘the greatest good for the greatest number’ to describe his theory. Hutcheson’s idea‚ seeks to find a rational means of assessing how best to put this promotion of happiness into practice. It is split into two types; Act Utilitarianism‚ this is the earliest form in which what is deemed right is based on the assessment of results of a particular action‚ and Rule Utilitarianism which allows
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Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Teaching is one of the most important jobs. People who exercise this work should have some characteristics that allow them to success in taking student to a high level of education. A lot of methods are available to schools in order to evaluate their teachers‚ but I advocate totally the method that allows students to evaluate their own teachers . Firstly
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Evaluate aspects of inclusive learning Inclusive learning is a well known concept required in order to meet the needs of all learners‚ in particular the need for belonging as defined by Maslow (Cited by Gravells‚ 2012‚ Pg. 42). It has been given many definitions but can be broken down to mean teaching approaches that include the following factors as demonstrated by the writing of Gravells (2012). Involves all students Treats all students fairly Considers all students to be equal With out
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Explain Hume’s views on miracles. Hume believed we establish cause and effect relationships based on our experience of this world which leads us to make predictions about what will happen in similar cases in the future. To Hume a miracle is a transgression of the laws of nature caused by God or by some form of invisible agent. He uses a priori reasoning supporting this with a number of sub-arguments designed to discredit testimonies regarding miracles. He argued that miracles cannot exist
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1. Explain groupishness and how it contributes to (a) oppression and to (b) either wrongful discrimination or the current American ideological divide. Be sure to cite some historical examples. •Explain groupishness: A group is a mental concept‚ in which a person feels that he/she belongs to‚ or does not belong to. It is the nature of groupishness‚ that members of a group are aware of their membership of the group‚ and are aware of the existence of other members of the group as such (not necessarily
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Evaluate Atheism as a philosophical perspective Atheism‚ meaning ’a belief without God’ is a belief that is becoming increasingly popular in the Western society. Essentially‚ some atheists claim to be anti-religion and reject religious dogmas; however‚ I should first establish that there are two different types of atheists. The first is known as positive atheism where the individual not only refute the arguments for the existence of God but also goes a step further to develop arguments. The second
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Table of Contents 1‚2 Basic details…………………………………………………………………3 Introduction…………………………………………………......................4 1. Dell Products and Services……………………………………………..4 ➢ Mobility…………………………………………….......................4 ➢ Desktop PCs………………………………………………………..5 2. Features of Dell’s……………………………………………................5 3. Dell’s Unique Selling Point…………………………………………….6
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Assessment Activity 2. BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities. Question 1. Dell provides the customer the ability to leave feedback on their website when the customer • Searches for products and services. • Purchases a product or service. • Popup Questionnaire while browsing the website. • Support forums for customers to communicate with staff and other customers. • Online Chat via the Dell website. Dell have created a channel with customers using ‘Ideastorm’ which gives
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