Online TA Profiles
Sarah P. Isaacs, MSc
OTA ID#: 104423
| Education Experience: |
BA, Sociology/Anthropology, Carleton University, 1998 MSc, Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth, 2003 |
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| Focus of Study: | Multiculturalism, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation Practice), Cross Cultural Mediation, Concept of 'Community' (via Social Solidarity - Durkheim), Creating social cohesion through ADR techniques, Police as promiters of social solidarity. |
| Work Experience: | Volunteer Researcher - Falconer,Charney,Maklin Law Firm: Racial Profiling Ontario Court of Appeals Case (Sociocriminalogical research). |
| Skills & Achievements: | Communication, Research, Writing (Thesis admitted to Politihogskolen Biblioteketet in Oslo, Norway). |
| Career Interests: | Research, Crime Analyst and/or Policy Advisor. |
| Outside Interests: | Travel, Live Music (Jazz), Piano and Family. |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
I am knowledgable and passionate about issues which deal with multiculturalism, race and race relations, policing (and race relations), anything Durkheim (especially Social Solidarity) and Communitarian thinking. |
| Postings Answered: | 31 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 3.5/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- Thinking About Race in Your Community - I must complete an essay with the description that is posted below. I am not looking for someone to do my essay, but rather to get some ideas and thoughts to build off of. Essay Description: Pre ...
- Effects of the internet on social change in the U.S. for the next 10 years. - In regards to social change, how do you think life in the United States will change in the next 10 years? How might the internet be involved in the changes? How do you think sociologists might use the ...
- Effect of appreciation of cultural points of view of others and cultural diversity on communication - 1. Generate and evaluate reasons why people may not appreciate the cultural point of view of others. Use at least 10 references as well as 3 sociologists' views. 2. Discuss how appreciating cultur ...
- Group Dynamics and individual differences - Based on your knowledge of group dynamics, what are some recommendations you would make to ensure that diverse opinions, communication styles, learning styles, and levels of sophistication were respec ...
- Aspects of child labor and how it is affected by culture - You meet with several of the mayor's staff who have daily contact with citizens at all social strata. You want to get a perspective on their outlook. Is it ethnocentric or culturally relativistic ? Y ...
- The difference between special interest and mainstream ethical policies - Compare & contrast how a special interest publication's ethical policy would differ from a mainstream news publication's ethical policy.
- Deviance and society - I'm really having a problem understanding the three major perspectives. I need to discuss how deviance can BENEFIT society by using all three perspectives; functionalism, conflict and interactionism. ...
- Jailing, release, and recidivism - You're in a meeting with the mayor and police commissioner to address issues surrounding jailing, release, and recidivism. The United States prison population has tripled since 1980 to the point w ...
- Ethnicity and behavior - How does ethnicity affect individual behavior?
- How will the military organization prepare the workforce to maximize the benefits of diversity and minimize challenges? - How will the military organization prepare the workforce to maximize the benefits of diversity and minimize challenges? ...
- Benefits of deviance on society - I need to understand how deviance can benefit society and I need to use the three major sociological theories - functionalism, conflict and interactionism. Can someone please help me to understand? ...
- Racial Profiling and Male African Americans - Write a 1,750- to 2,450-word paper examining the impact of Racial Profiling and Male African Americans. Format the paper according to APA style. Cite 3 to 5 sources
- Affirmative action in business - Write a paper recommending to a company's board of directors that affirmative action policies be implemented. Include points supporting the recommendation and clearly address points that may be used a ...
- How is unemployment an individual and societal problem? - How is unemployment an individual and societal problem?
- What is the difference between a hero and a cultural icon? - If a hero is an individual who embodies superhuman capabilities, is a remarkably brave person, or somebody admired, then how would they be different from a cultural icon.
- Definition of what a social fact is according to Durkheim - What are "social facts" according to Durkheim?
- Social disorder according to Durkheim and Marx - What is Durkheim's view of social disorder and how does it differ from Marx's?
- Crime control and social welfare are imparted. - Crime control cannot easily be seperated from social welfare: illustrate and explain.
- Justifying Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence - Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is his version of what an 'Ideal Society' would be and relies on the argument (correct me if I am wrong) that since the King did not follow the rules tha ...
- Intimacy in Marriage - Define intimacy or love. What are traits of each of them? How may we 'measure' or 'assess' intimacy or love in a marriage? Why does intimacy in marriage go down over a period of time in the western ...
