Soc 120 uo p week 7 dq 1

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This paperwork of SOC 120 UoP Week 7 Discussion Question
1 shows the solutions to the following problems:
- Study the map 15-1 on p. 421 of Society. Looking at the data
on the map, what patterns do you see?
- Now, consider the following statistic: The United Nations
predicts that by 2025 wealthy societies will grow by 57
million people, while poor societies will grow by 1.7 billion
people. What are the possible reasons for this growth
pattern? What are the consequences of this growth pattern?
Sociology - General Sociology
Relativism . Give an example of something that one culture
might regard as a virtue that another culture might not.
Explain why this could lead to relativism.
Egoism and Altruism . Psychological egoism claims that
whatever we do, we do out of self-interest. Give an example
of an act you think is not done out of self-interest, and
explain how the psychological egoist might try to interpret
that act as selfish.
School Prayer . John wants prayer in school, and Mary does
not. Describe a compromise position you think John and
Mary might agree on, and identify any problems that position
might encounter.
Responsibility and Reward . You work hard in your office;
overtime, weekends, and early mornings. You get paid well,
but you realize your coworkers get paid the same as you do,

2. though they do not put in the effort you do. Some have even
been promoted ahead of you. Identify which of the
responses below is the best one to adopt:
a. Continue to work hard and hope it is recognized
b. Begin slacking off
c. Roll your eyes at the other employees and make them feel
guilty
d. Look for another job
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.
Support your claims with examples from required material(s)
and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any
references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts
by Day 7.
Relativism and Morality . In "Some Moral Minima," Lenn
Goodman argues that there are certain things that are simply
wrong. Do you think Goodman is right? Using specific
examples, explore the challenges Goodman presents to
relativism. Determine whether you think there are such
universal moral requirements, and defend your answer in a
well-argued three page paper.
Death Penalty . Advocates of the death penalty recognize
that no system is perfect and that applying the death penalty
runs a small risk of executing someone who is innocent. Is
this a price society should be willing to pay?
Future Generations and Development . Answer one (1) of the
questions below. Be sure to explain your answer.
a. Assume that by burning coal extensively, the U. S. causes a
substantial increase in pollution and acid rain, and Canada,
understandably, objects. How might the U. S. and Canada
resolve this dispute?
b. How can underdeveloped societies grow economically and

3. develop technologically without causing environmental harm
to their own country as well as to other countries?
c. Can countries such as the United States continue to grow
and develop without causing environmental damage? How
can one balance the demands of economic development with
environmental concerns?
Rough Draft of Final Paper on Ethics: Theory and Practices . In
this course, we look at classical ethical theories of
utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. We also look at
the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues
introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism.
For this paper, you will pick an ethical issue to discuss, but
one that is not a specific topic addressed in our text (thus,
gun control or product liability would not be possible
choices). Some examples are given below, but it is
recommended that you choose to write on a topic you have
already encountered or you have thought about previously.
(One way of thinking about this is to think of an ethical issue
that either worries you or enrages you.) Identify, specifically,
the ethical issue and the ethical problems it presents.
Drawing on various sources, explain how one of the classical
theories (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics) would
resolve the problem. Then, contrast this response with the
perspective brought to the issue by relativism, emotivism, or
ethical egoism. Finally, state which of these views is closer to
your own, supporting your response with a clearly-presented
and well-supported argument. The more specific you can be
the better, and feel free to include examples that will
strengthen your account.
Possible Topics
§ Physician Assisted Suicide

4. § Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns
§ Ethical Treatment of Prisoners
§ The Media and Its Responsibilities
§ Gay Marriage
§ Health Care: Right or Privilege
§ Ethical Treatment of Animals
§ Legalizing Marijuana
§ Ethical Problems of Gambling
§ Progressive Taxation Rates
§ Following Military Orders That May Be Unethical
§ Age Restrictions on Alcohol Relative to Military Eligibility
Presumption of Innocence . In discussions about personal
privacy and government surveillance, one sometimes hears
"If you're not doing anything wrong, you don't have anything
to worry about." What is your reaction to this claim? Give
two examples of some things that may not be "wrong" but
you do not necessarily want to be public knowledge.
Workplace Surveillance . Imagine your boss has decided that
all phone calls, e-mails, and other communications will be
recorded and monitored. What assumptions is the boss
making about the employees? Is such monitoring justified
morally? Is it a good idea as a management tool?
“Victimless” Crime . Can the government require you to a
wear seat belt while driving? What is the argument that it
can, and what is the argument that it cannot? How would
such seat belt laws differ from the requirement that infants
in cars be in car seats?
Ethical Progress . The outlawing of slavery and extending
voting rights to women seem to indicate that ethics can have
beneficial results. Give an example from the past that
indicates a similar result or a current social policy that might

5. be regarded as wrong, which therefore needs to be changed.
Give your reasons and indicate which ethical theory you
believe provides the best support for your view.
Focus of the Final Paper
In this course, we look at classical ethical theories of
utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. We also look at
the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues
introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism.
For this paper, you will pick an ethical issue to discuss, but
one that is not a specific topic addressed in our text (thus,
gun control or product liability would not be possible
choices). Some examples are given below, but it is
recommended that you choose to write on a topic you have
already encountered or you have thought about previously.
(One way of thinking about this is to think of an ethical issue
that either worries you or enrages you.)
Identify, specificall...
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