One the Line:Mapping Activity

http://ontheline.trincoll.edu/

Based on your analysis of these maps and the various locations, how have the neighborhoods and communities of Connecticut changed over time? Use specific details from your analysis to support your conclusions.

The decade of the 1950s deserves its reputation

Evaluate the following statement:



"The decade of the 1950s deserves its reputation as an age of political, social and cultural conformity."

Use the document at the following site to evaluate this statement:


http://www.ecfs.org/ushist/since40/units/unit2/supplements/dbq1950.html

You may agree or disagree in whole or in part with the quotation. Whatever position you take, be sure to address the who, what, when and especially the why in your response. Be sure to address the counter-argument, what historians might say in opposition to your thesis. Remember that "conformity" can include the ideas of "consensus" and "complacency," so be sure to define your terms carefully. Do not forget to consider the point of view of the source, particularly regarding class, race and gender.

Segregation, Housing, and Hartford

Why did Hartford become so segregated by race and class?

Review the online book entitled, On the Line.

http://ontheline.trincoll.edu/

Using evidence from the site, give your reasoning about why Hartford became so segregated by race and class.

Work, Race, and Gender: Affirmative Action

How can we approach the issue of inequality in employment of women and ethnic minorities?

Select an approach and support it with evidence from the following graphs.

http://www.publicagenda.org/citizen/issueguides/race/getfacts

http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/434/race-facts.html

http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/434/affirmative-action.html

Make your initial comment with your approach, then make two additional comments about what your classmates say about the issue.

Who has power in American government?

Do you agree with C. Wright Mills that there is a "power elite" that is in charge in America? Explain using evidence from the data packet, the videos, and class charts.

Make at least three comments. First, your original thought. Then respond to two other student comments.

Sociology of Education: No Child Left Behind

Do you support the No Child Left Behind Law? Explain using your experience from the simulation.

Respond to at least two other students for a total of three comments.

Gender Roles: Women in the MIlitary

Should women serve in the military?

Use examples from videos, readings, texts, your own research to make your case. You should have at least three entries. One where you state your case and two others where you respond to other students.


http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/336/fact-check-military-sexual-trauma.html
 
http://abcnews.go.com/US/IraqCoverage/story?id=878697