The social survey is perhaps the most widely used technique for the collection of data within sociology. Listed below are a various, interesting topics of social inquiry. Select any one and create a small social survey to gather data on the topic that interests. You don’t have to recruit participants and actually conduct the survey. You only have to construct the questions as practice. However, this would be an interesting exercise to do with your family or friends if you are interested. Think about what types of questions you would ask to gather the exact information that you are looking for. Keep in mind, all of the issues that the lectures referred to, when conducting social science research and constructing a social survey. Come up with 5 to 7 questions to construct a sample social survey on any of the topics listed below:
Bullying at schools
Effects of social media on youth
Gender discrimination at the workplace
Reading habits of younger population
Contemporary social movements
Globalization and society
Religion and modern society
Immigrant integration
Education and social mobility
Health and its social dimensions
Deteriorating mental health among youngsters
Deviant behavior among youth
Changing gender roles within family
Effects of divorce on children
Links between addiction and mental health
LGBTQ couples and family structure
Racial dimensions of the workforce
Sample Solution
his document provides an overview of the operational requirements in terms of fire safety. It details many perceived fire safety hazards across the venue through its various phases including build up; the event and de-rig which focuses on and is relevant to all visitors to the site including staff, contractors and the general public.
Discussion:
This document provides the venue, event manager and all other key stakeholders with a tool to analyse potential hazards to personnel from a fire safety point of view. It enables the level of perceived risk to be calculated alongside the likelihood of occurrence that can then be used to ascertain overall risk. This used effectively allows the event manager to formulate methods to reduce or remove the risk of injury from a potential hazard. Once a reduction method is in place the risk factor is recalculated providing an amended indicator. This action allows demonstration of ongoing work to mitigate risk to personal on site that is often focused upon by key stakeholders. This tool is highly useful in terms of providing a safe environment and complying with current relevant legislation.
Live 8 Event Safety Plan
Description:
This document provides the information and documentation pertaining to the entire event, it includes detailed guidance and procedure for all elements of the event including the build and de-rig phases. The document explains in detail the fundamental elements required for the event to operate safely, successfully and in line with legislation.
Discussion:
An event manager would use this document to ensure planning in terms of core infrastructure and operations were being adhered to, appropriate resources acquired to allow for full operation and contingency, relevant licensing and certification sought and acquired during the build phase. The document would be used during the event to ensure staff levels were appropriate for the suitably calculated capacities to enter and oc