• Unit 5 Discussion and Assessment

    • Unit 5 Discussion URL

      After reviewing the unit materials and completing the assessments, post and respond to the following topics on the course discussion board. Feel free to start your own related posts and respond to other students' postings as well. If you haven't done so already, you will need to create a free account at the link above to participate in the discussions.

      1. Compare and contrast the cultural meaning of illness, the social construction of illness, and the social construction of medical knowledge.
      2. What are some disparities of health based on gender, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity?
      3. What are some real-world examples of environmental racism? Provide examples to support your answer.
      4. Where do you think one would expect to find the greatest urban growth rate in the world?
      5. What are some effects of migration from rural areas to urban centers in the United States?
      6. Describe different forms of collective behavior. Provide some contemporary examples of these forms.
      7. Explain how technology, social institutions, population, and the environment can bring about social change. Provide some examples.

    • Unit 5 Assessment Quiz

      Take this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.

      Notes:

      • There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
      • This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
      • You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.