Sociology Assignment

For the Week 4 Weekly Blackboard Assignment read the article at the following link about Dr. Myra Hird’s research into microplastics. Article can be accessed at the following link – https://www.queensu.ca/research/features/myra-hird-diving-microplastics

Point form responses are acceptable, though be sure to fully answer the question. A reminder that partial or incomplete assignments will receive part or no marks. If you are unsure, just ask me.

Respond to the following questions:

1. After reviewing the article, share three observations with me? e.g. what stands out to you? what interests you? etc.

2. Hird is interested in understanding waste as a social problem. Can you think of one example of something she could research to understand this further? Try to be as specific as possible, but also be sure that the example you are citing is related to the social aspects of waste.

3. The article indicates that Dr. Hird is interested in carrying out research that is inter-disciplinary. Inter-disciplkinary research involves pulling together more than one perspective or field of study. For example, sociology AND economics AND biology. Based on your own opinion, what can you see as a strength to this approach?

4. Have you noticed recent changes within society around the use of plastics that have impacted your own behaviour? Describe this change and explain your example.

5. What is an everyday object you use that is made of plastic? Can you think of a research project you could conduct where you learn about the social aspects of this object?

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