Stanfa's Game Theory

Sociology is the study the different aspects of humanity and society. It encompasses a very broad and varying range of topics. It can be studied on a large world-wide scale spanning across several countries, which is called Macrosociology. It can also be studied on a small scale looking at only individual families or neighborhoods, which is called Microsociology. Not only does it peer into humans’ interactions with each other but examines why they act the way they do. It considers the environment, as well as how access to different luxuries can contribute to the people that we become. In this fascinating field there are three primary views on exactly what the fundamental driving force behind society is. Symbolic Interactionalism, the belief that symbols and the meaning that they are given, define how we will perceive life, in this philosophy these meanings are influenced by society and the events of individual lives. Functional Analysis, views society as any other organism, in this theory all parts of the whole must work together cohesively to function. Conflict theory takes a somewhat opposite view than Functionalism, this perspective suggests that rather than wanting to work in unison, society’s underlying motive is a power struggle for resources. Over the course of this paper the reader will explore these different perspectives.

¨The Mob hated JFK and his family. Giancana had longtime ties to the Kennedy clan, going back to JFK's father, Joseph P. Kennedy, who was involved with Giancana in the bootlegging business during Prohibition. Additionally, Gianciana was an associate of singer Frank Sinatra, a close Kennedy friend, and allegedly was a donor to JFK's 1960 Presidential campaign, at a time when politicians weren't required to disclose their deep-pockets contributors. The Mob set up JFK and voted for him. In 2009, Tina Sinatra, daughter of Kennedy friend of Frank Sinatra, told the TV program 60 Minutes that the legendary singer at the behest of JFK's father, Joseph P. Kennedy approached Giancana. Sinatra allegedly asked Giancana to use mob muscle to pressure local union members to vote for JFK. The Mob also didn’t like that he had failed to remove Fidel Castro. The mob certainly had potential motives. Several mob leaders were upset that Kennedy had failed to overthrow Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who had closed down their lucrative casinos in Havana after he took power in 1959. The President's brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, further had aroused their animosity by launching a high profile probe of organized crime and aggressively pursued Teamsters Union leader Jimmy Hoffa for alleged corruption and ties to the Mafia. The Mob had lots of bad things happen with the JFK family, but was it enough for them to kill JFK themselves? I could have happened but others could have had done iti too but we don’t

In the story, it is clear that the Strain sociological theory clearly presents itself. This theory argues that depending on person’s situation in the society, one reacts differently to the difficulties that face them in the achievement of their objectives. The theory categorizes people in the society to tow broad categories. These are the poor and the rich, with the poor being the ones who strain the most in an attempt to accomplish their

When we think of the mafia and gangs, one name comes to mind, Al Capone. Al Capone, also known as Scarface, was an infamous mafia leader who was active in Chicago during the Prohibition era. Having committed numerous criminal deeds and being the man behind countless murders, Capone was finally arrested for tax evasion . Now, you might ask, “How was he able to commit all these violent deeds without being imprisoned?” Well, we first have to go to the beginning of Capone’s life.

Throughout the assigned reading of “Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology” by Hunter, Chris, and Kent McClelland three sociological theories were focused on: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism. Each one of these theories are unique and provide different lens on society. Functionalism can be defined as a theory that sees society as a functioning system: stable, balanced, and durable. Conflict Theory can be defined as a theory that views social life as constant struggle between haves and have-nots, essentially some individuals are given access to resources versus those who are unlikely to ever get much resources. Lastly, Symbolic Interactionism can be defined as a theory in which human interaction and communication

Everyone in the world has a theory about why something happens or how it happens, but in sociology there are many different types of theories that often contradict each other. Theory is defined as “a statement of how and why specific facts are related” (Macionis, 2013). Most theories explain why people act in certain ways and explains why a person in a group may act different than someone that is alone. When building sociological theories most sociologist ask their selves two different questions: “What issues should we study?” and “How should we connect the facts?” (Macionis, 2013). By answering these questions the sociologist is led to a road map, or a theoretical approach. Theoretical approach is described as “a basic image of society that

Business contingency and continuity of operations plan are vital to business, especially those reliant on digital media. Whether through nature events or the more likely interruption of computer systems and networks, a disruption of any type is a serious business concern. A disruption can harm operational revenue, services, supply-chain, and reputation. Any of the preceding effects from a disruption could possibly be severe enough to mean the end of business as a going concern. To avoid severe or long term damaging disruption, a comprehensive contingency plan can provide a guide for how resources and personnel will be

When adopting the sociological perspective, there are many benefits that come along with it that change our way of thinking. The sociological perspective helps us look past our predetermined ideas of right and wrong. Without the sociological perspective, it is easy to succumb to the idea that we are entirely in control of our lives, and therefore easy to view successful people as hard-working, and less successful people as lazy. It also helps us have a broader perspective on our own lives. The text says that by using the sociological perspective, we can see our lives like a game of cards. We have no say in what cards we’re given, we only have a say in how we play them. This can be used to show the difference between people who are given great cards, like people who are born into upper-class families, and people who are

The sociological perspective examines the hidden reasons for one’s actions and identities that people have. It stressed how they are influenced by their society and most of all their social location. Social location predetermines all aspects of one’s life and there are rules that come with social location, and with rules come social control mechanisms and social stratification that keep people in line. With social location also come institutions that provide roles which form one’s identity. In the movie, “Good Will Hunting,” the main character Will Hunting is a young deviant what grows up in a rough neighbourhood and has the intellect of a genius. Role theory and other concepts from the sociological

The roaring 20’s was a time of prosperity in the Americas, the party atmosphere was at the height of its campaign, and the criminal activity was getting stronger and stronger due to prohibition laws. The United States passed a prohibition law that banned the sale and manufacture of alcohol throughout the entire nation. With that in mind, mafias began to prosper and make more money than ever producing and selling alcohol to the citizens. The people began to turn to these mobsters and especially to Italian mafias because they provided them with what they needed to have fun. Therefore, most people looked up to them and saw them as heroes.

Sociological imagination is the way in which individuals realize the connection between their own experience of reality and the experiences of society as a whole. This realization allows people to make sense of the world around them. When one applies sociological imagination, they are stripping their own personal experiences from their thoughts to analyze the social world around them. It allows one to understand different perspectives of the world without the narrow lens of personal experience and bias. This is extremely important in modern society. For instance, in politics, it is very important to hold back personal beliefs when it comes to law-making. A politician who refrains from applying her own moral beliefs to her political agenda in attempt to create a better society is practicing the use of sociological imagination. She removes her own personal views of the world in order to see society’s views as a whole, and acts accordingly. In other words, sociological imagination is “taking the role of the other” to gain a wider understanding of a perspective other than one’s own.

A sociological perspective on human behavior is connected to the society as a whole. It invites us to look for the connections between the behavior of individuals and the structures of the society in which they live. (Appendix 1)

Why do people oftentimes stay up way past their bedtimes reading a book? Why do they spend every and any chance they get reading their chosen book? Well for most, it’s because they love that the author poured their heart and soul into the work of literature. Some authors, such as J.K. Rowling, are better at producing well written works of art than other authors like E.L. James (Full offense).

By the late 20th century the Mafia's role in U.S. organized crime seemed to be diminishing. Convictions of top officials, defections by members who became government witnesses, and murderous internal disputes thinned the ranks. In addition, the gradual breakup of insulated

Medicine is the science of healing and its drugs, medications, and things that are used to cure