first describe the main differences between food security

Q 1

first describe the main differences between food security and food safety.

Then, find an article or web resource that provides an example or illustration of food security and/or a food security concern. Post a link and summarize the article.

Third, describe the main responsibilities that every citizen should have when it comes to food security.

What should they do if they see an issue pertaining to food security? Do you know what resources to use to report an incident or suspicion? Do some research and find out where and how you should report suspicious activity in terms of food

Q2

go beyond your own experiences and search the internet to find an example of a foodborne illness outbreak or contaminated food products that have crossed international borders to affect people in countries outside the country of origin.

Post a link to the article and summarize the incident. Then, explain what you believe would have prevented this incident from occurring, be sure to provide logical reasoning and sound resources that back up your conclusions. What steps can countries take to reduce the risk of contaminated or unsafe food products from crossing the borders and potentially causing an international incident? 

Q3

Why do we diagram arguments? For many, seeing helps connect ideas and concepts that can be complex and difficult to grasp. By understanding the elements and components visually we are better able to critically build and understand an argument. For this week's discussion, you will find one (1) Venn Diagram and perform the given exercise: 

· Find an interesting Venn Diagram on the internet. A good place to find Venn Diagram is on Pinterest. You can find a serious one or a humorous one; your choice.

· Discuss what the Venn Diagram is trying to communicate.

· Explain why the Venn Diagram is effective or not effective.

Q4

Constructing a well thought-out and logical argument is extremely difficult.  By going through the rigorous critical thinking process you can demonstrate sound thinking while also being persuasive. Please write a well thought-out blog post and consider the following:

· Choose a topic of your choice and construct a brief argument. Example from the Week 6 Lesson: school uniforms.

· Use either Classical, Rogerian, or Toulmin. You do not have to have mastered these types of argument, give it a good try.

Visual elements can communicate and persuade sometime more effectively than words. This is enhanced when data is used and communicated using charts, graphs, and symbols in an attempt to persuade the consumer. For this week's discussion, you will review the visual elements in the week 7 Content Section and choose 1 (one) to evaluate.

· Describe the key information that is being presented in the visual element.

· Analyze what is being presented by describing what data is being shared, the purpose for sharing this data, and the argument it is attempting.

· Conclude with an assessment of the effectiveness of the visual element to persuade the consumer.

Q 5

First, watch this Sperm Durex Commercial.

Compare a contraceptive's perfect use with its typical use.  Identify some factors that prevent people from engaging in contraception use or use that is not perfect.  What solutions people can use to overcome these challenges. How can these solutions be conveyed? 

Q 6

Gender-based stereotypes are presented through the mass media. Locate an article, cartoon, or advertisement that conveys a gender message. Analyze the message by answering the following questions. Also, please attach your media or share the media's url address.

1. What is the message the media is trying to convey?

2. What examples are used to convey this message?

3. Does the message fit a gender-role stereotype? Why?

4. Is the gender message consistent with your beliefs about gender?

Q7

Read this article: https://www.themuse.com/advice/yes-you-can-get-fired-for-your-social-media-posts-9-times-people-learned-this-lesson-the-hard-way

 

Choose one of the cases, or find a similar case online, and discuss the ethics involved.  Explain if the person posting on social media was feeling alienation or autonomy.  What would you have done in this situation and why?

 

Q8

Social movements are defined as a group of people or organizations that work toward a common goal of social change.  Social movements also go through various stages of development (see  https://www.ebscohost.com/uploads/imported/thisTopic-dbTopic-1248.pdf).

Choose a modern social movement (not BLM) and discuss how the movement has been impacted by social media.  Meaning, how does the social movement use social media tools to benefit their goals?  

 

 

Q9

he concept of "family" has changed drastically over the years. How do you define the term "family"? (Be sure to list the key elements necessary for a social group to be defined as a "family.") How does your definition differ from what's described in your readings?

Q10

watch this video.

Now, think about your list, what you read this week, and what you learned from the video.

· What is the Bowen Family Systems Theory and how can it be used to address the issues surrounding family stress and conflict? Be sure to use an example related to the video to clarify your position.

· Based on what you learned and read this week, as well as your own experience, please discuss how do gender and culture affect family functioning and communication?

· How do the "agents of socialization"  help family members learn to function in their social world and socializes them as it relates to gender.

Q11

The  prewriting stage of the writing process is often overlooked by students who wait too long to begin writing, but it is an important part of the process. 

· Begin by choosing a topic. 

· the benefits of learning to speak another language

· the importance of choosing a profession

· the benefits of serving in the military 

· the long-term effects of stress

· the use of technology in the lives of individuals

· the effects of playing video games on individuals

· the cause for procrastination in writing

· the advantages of buying a home

· the advantages of keeping a car engine in good repair

· the benefits of going to an online university

· the power of music on individuals

· Whatever you choose, be ready to write a full essay for the Assignments. Although you can change your topic in the next couple of weeks, it is better if you choose something you like now and stick with it.

· Choose two of the prewriting strategies--research your topic, brainstorm, freewrite, map, or outline--and use them to explore your topic. 

· Post your results to the discussion. (If you choose a brainstorm or a mind map, feel free to take a picture and post it).

Q12

Please do some research on your own and identify a job or career related to event management. Then, please answer the following questions:

1. What did you learn about the responsibilities of the job/career and the qualifications needed?

2. What knowledge and skills are needed to be successful in this job/career?

3. Find a profile of a person in this job/career, or a similar one, for a professional sport team or with a large sporting event. Please share examples.

Q13

Please read the following article from the Sport Journal: Just What is Sports Marketing

The business of sports marketing is made up of the following seven elements:

· Rights Holders

· Broadcasters

· Facilities/Venues

· Promoters

· Buyers/Sponsors

· Agents/Athletes

· Event Management/Operations

Please discuss the importance of 3 of the 7 elements with examples.

Q14

Please explain to the class in your own words what sport marketing research is and why it is important for the sport business industry. Then, visit our online library and use the EBSCO Suite article database to find a current (within the last couple years) article in Sport Marketing Quarterly. After you have selected an article, please answer the following questions:

· Title of the article you selected.

· Brief description (use your own words) of the article.

· Explanation of why this research is important to the sport business industry or sport management academia.

· Suggestions on either improving the current research for more clarity/purpose or suggestions on future research to contribute further to the original study.

Q15

1. Describe some of the personal and psychological factors that may influence what consumers buy and when they buy it.

2. Identify the ways in which business-to-business (B2B) markets differ from business-to-consumer (B2C) markets.