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I have attatched the instructions down below. As well as my data collection that you will need for the final sociological research project. Implement my professors comments and feedback for the final project. The two most imortant things is refrain from using AI it will get detected on my professors end. Also make sure to cite everything correctly. I had two tutors previoulsy get flagged for plagerisim and AI detection. I will be checking for plagerism myself. Thank you.
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SOCO 220 Finalized Sociological Research Project
For this assignment, you will revise your first draft of the Sociological Research Paper
by considering my feedback from Draft #1 and implementing it into your analysis. Your
finalized Sociological Research Paper must contain your Data Collection Project
overview, a full literature review about your topic, and policy implications and
recommendations.
You will augment the discussion of your own research by restating your research
question and thesis in the introduction, adding a literature review, implementing your
own revised/improved data analysis and discussion, including a discussion of policy
implications, and providing a strong conclusion to tie all your major ideas together. Your
final product will be a 6-8-page double-spaced paper. It is okay if you go over this
length, but please be sure not to go under, otherwise, you will lose points in the length &
depth category. The Sociological Research Paper is worth 15% of your total grade in
this class, so please take it seriously and make sure you have a strong essay that
implements the changes I suggested in Draft #1.
For the literature review portion of the paper, you must cite and discuss at least 10
academic research articles, just like you did in the 1st draft. Please note that popular
sources (like news articles, blogs, or other non-academic websites), are not allowed
here. So, if you incorporated popular sources in your 1st draft, you would need to
supplement those with 10 new research sources from academic sources. Otherwise, if
you already used some academic sources in your paper, you will just provide the
remaining number needed to reach 10 total scholarly articles.
A popular source “typically refers to general interest publications like newspapers and
magazines” (University of Wisconsin-Madison Library, n.d., para. 1). On the other hand,
an academic or scholarly source is produced by a university or an academic
researcher “with recognized expertise in the field under discussion” (Yale Poorvu Center
for Teaching and Learning, n.d., para. 2).
For more information about the difference between popular and academic/scholarly
sources, please watch this video: Popular vs. Scholarly Source
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s, embedded below:
Step 1:
Incorporate relevant academic/scholarly sources about your topic. For example, if you
conducted a Data Collection Project about the gender pay gap, you’ll search for articles
or books in an academic/scholarly database by using “gender pay gap” as a search
term. If I asked you to add research articles in my feedback in Draft #1, be sure to do
this. If I asked you to change or replace research articles in my feedback in Draft #1, be
sure to follow these instructions. If no change is needed here, you can proceed with the
information that you already have collected.
Here are some great places to start your search:
● The Miramar College Library website
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○ In the OneSearch bar, type in your Search Term
Once you get your search results, click on the following fields on the left side of your
screen under “Refine your Results”. This allows you to narrow your search results to
peer-reviewed articles. Peer-reviewed articles are read and verified as reliable “by
experts in the field” before they are published (Yale Poorvu Center of Teaching and
Learning, n.d. para. 2).
Google Scholar
● Links to an external site.
○ In the search bar, type in your Search Term
○ Find results that have a PDF link to the right of the article. These
are sources that are available by direct link. Click on the PDF link,
save the article, and review it.
The goal here is to supplement your own unique research findings by showing what
previous academics and scholars have already discovered about your topic. This will
help you add authority to your own argument, and allow you situate your own research
alongside the findings of others.
During the search for academic/scholarly articles and books, you may have to
experiment with several different search terms. Doing this can radically alter the results.
So, if you do not find relevant articles the first time around, alter your search terms. For
example, maybe searching for “gender pay gap” doesn’t yield results that seem
relevant. Instead, you could try searching for “gender wage gap” or get more specific
and search for “gender wage gap in the US”. Or you might go broader and search for
“gender inequality at work”.
Step 2:
Once you find 10 relevant articles about your topic, you will download them and read
them, finding any important quotes, statistics, facts, or anecdotes about your topic to
add to your Sociological Research Paper. During the note-taking process, be sure to
mark down which article you are reviewing so you can easily cite it later. This is
something you should have already done for Draft #1, but if changes or more research
is needed, you can continue this process for the finalized version of the Sociological
Research Paper.
Then, you’ll revise the literature review portion of your paper, where you organize
important information from these 10 sources into paragraphs by subtheme. Recall that a
literature review is a “section of a document that collects key sources on a topic and
discusses those sources in conversation with each other (also called synthesis)” So, as
Pajo (2023) notes, “a literature review is the synthesis of the entire body of
literature—meaning all the original research studies—in a specific topic of interest”
(Section 3.1, para. 2). In other words, you’ll make important linkages between the
different articles you read. So, if you are writing about the gender pay gap, perhaps you
have one section about a subtheme like the motherhood penalty that leads women to
earn less. You’ll synthesize information from different academic authors to show what
research has already been conducted here. Then, you might have another paragraph
about female-dominated occupations and the pay gap. This may be followed by a
section about the research that reveals how companies often women less
career-shaping opportunities than men. Essentially, you’ll cover all the important
elements of the research that other scholars have studied about your topic.
Be sure not to just summarize all the ideas by one author in a single paragraph.
Synthesizing your findings means to tie them together. So in a single paragraph, you will
cite information from several authors to show that many scholars have examined this
specific side of the issue. If you need help here, there are so many resources available
to you. I’m more than happy to discuss the process with you in an individual Zoom
appointment, or you can watch resources like the video below. You can also look at
Literature Review examples.
You’ll add the literature review to your revised Data Collection Project assignment. You
can include this section before you discuss your own study and results. Or, you can
embed the two together. In any case, you should make a bridge to connect your own
project to the broader array of literature on your topic. Show how your project
contributes to existing research in the field.
To understand how to conduct a literature review, please watch the video How to Write
a Literature Review
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, embedded below. Then, you can take a look at some examples here:
● Literature Review Example #1
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● Literature Review Example #2
● Download Literature Review Example #2
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Step 4:
If you didn’t already include a section in your 1st draft about policy recommendations or
necessary social actions, you will need to add this for the finalized Sociological
Research Paper. Or, you may need to revise this section based on my comments from
Draft #1. In this final segment of your paper, you should summarize your main idea and
then recommend policy changes based on the research. For example, do the results of
your study indicate that we should consider making certain changes in our society?
Should we implement new policies or laws based on the results of your research and
the findings of other scholars? Do you recommend any particular social actions to help
resolve the issue?
The policy recommendations section of your paper can appear right before the
conclusion, or it can also be embedded into your conclusion.
Step 5:
After you create a first draft, continue to revise and edit your work. Consider having me,
an Academic Success Center (ASC)
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tutor, or a trusted peer review your paper and suggest changes. You can also visit the
H Building on the Miramar Campus, where they are now hosting a Writing Lab with
tutors available there as well. For more information about the Academic Success Center
(ASC)
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, or H Building tutoring, please see the bottom of this page, or follow the hyperlinks
provided.
Breakdown of Assignment Format & Required
Components
Assignment Format: Sociological Research Projects should contain the following
elements:
● A unique title of your choosing related to your specific theme.
● Papers should be 6-8 pages double-spaced (not including your references list
or any tables, figures, or graphics which should be provided on a separate
page and will not count toward the page total). You do not need to include
your research instrument. If you do include it, it will not count toward the total
page length required
● Your research question should appear in the introduction along with a thesis
argument where you identify your main agenda or main idea behind the
project
● You will include a literature review section, (most likely after your
introduction), but this is flexible. This section will include several paragraphs
or pages of information about the previous research that has been conducted
about your topic by scholars and academics
● In the revised data collection section of your paper, you will describe how you
went about the data collection process. Here, you will describe your method
in detail using evidence from at least one of your two course textbooks. Then,
be sure to discuss how many responses you generated, the subjects in your
study, and how you met the requirements for your specific methodology. This
portion of your paper will be based around your revised 1st draft of the
Sociological Research Paper.
● In the policy recommendations section of your paper, you will recommend
policy changes based on the research. For example, you will explain how the
results of your research (and the studies of other scholars and academics)
reveal a need to change policies or laws, or indicate a need to take other
social actions in response. This section of your paper should provide
information about the wider systemic implications of your research. Based on
your findings, describe any societal adjustments that should made to
overcome social problems related to the topic of investigation. Be sure to
indicate how these policy changes might ensure a more equitable, and/or
improved situation to address the wider issue at hand.
● Be sure to close your paper with a strong conclusion where you restate your
thesis (in different words) and briefly highlight your main findings
● Include an APA style References list on a separate page at the end of your
paper
Gender Dynamics in Contemporary Workplaces
The influence of gender on workplace policies and practices cannot be overemphasized. In
the modern workplace where competition for promotion, professional development, and career
development, gender continues to determine various organizational decisions and structures
(Chan et al., 2011). While many organizations claim to strictly adhere to gender parity in the
recruitment, selection, and promotion of employees, workplace practices tend to be biased
against one gender. Hing et al. (2023) noted that gender inequality is often exacerbated by
longstanding stereotypes among human resources officers. However, organizational cultures and
the core values that guide the general conduct of an organization also play vital influences on
how gender differences are perceived and internalized within workplace settings.
The writing is strong & your ideas come through well. I’m still a bit
Objectives and Research Question concerned on whether this is fully in your own voice. But, I do see
a lot of strengths to this rewrite and I think your intro. works well
as written
This research aims to shed light on the complex and nuanced dimensions of gender that
dominate most workplaces. The goal is to understand the intricacies that influence how
individuals perceive gender dynamics within their organizations. In a modern workplace where
gender-related challenges are chronic including unequal pay, underrepresentation of women in
major decision-making organs, and gender-based discrimination, the objective of this research is
to delve into lived experiences of gender differences and how they manifest within an
organization and determine factors that drive individual perspectives of gender differences. The
findings of this research will create a new set of knowledge and meaningfully contribute to the
discourse on gender equity and foster a more inclusive and equitable contemporary workplace.
The study will be guided by the following research questions:
i. How do employees perceive or experience the manifestation of gender equity or inequity
at the workplace?
ii. What factors influence how employees perceive gender equity or inequity in the
workplace?
Understanding how gender equity manifests and the lived experiences of individuals helps to
understand personal experiences relating to gender and contextualize factors underpinning their
I would still like for you to add a statement that helps to describe the roadmap for
perspectives.the paper. For example, I would state here directly that in the analysis, you are going
to provide an overview of the existing research on this topic. Then, you will describe
the data you collected in your own unique research study
Literature Review
Manifestation of Gender Inequity in the Workplace
Literature on gender equity in the workplace abounds. Foley and Cooper (2021) researched
gender equality in the workplace in the post-pandemic era. The researchers noted that the
pandemic intensified the gender binary in the workplace and its influences on organizational
Remove this entire section and replace w/ your own voice & content
decision-making. The author noted that longstanding stereotypes on the suitability of women for
specific jobs came into sharp focus as organizations sought to lay off employees in response to
tough economic conditions. Foley and Coppers (2021) also observed that women were
disproportionately affected by layoffs and those who survived the retrenchment were more
exposed to the virus than their male counterparts. Findings by Foley and Coppers (2021) were
also shared by Chan et al. (2013). In their quantitative research on the number of workers laid off
during the previous three recessions, the researchers noted that women were more likely to be
sacked from employment compared to men. The tendency to target women is partly driven by
longstanding stereotypes that women are not suited for technical roles in fields such as
engineering, science, and technology Babic and Hansez (2021). Gender bias in the recruitment,
selection, and promotion processes is also evidenced in the concentration of women and men in
different job positions.
Moyser (2017) noted that women were more likely to be recruited and promoted in
low-paying jobs. These job roles included catering, clerical, and cashiering (Moyser, 2017). The
element of gender inequality is brought into focus when the number of men working in these
roles and the positions they hold are brought into consideration. Hing et al. (2023) observed that
male employees working in traditionally low-paying jobs tend to hold senior positions. They can
attract better pay and exercise greater autonomy than female workers.
Factors that Contribute to Gender Inequity
Various scholars have conducted empirical studies to determine factors that drive gender
equity in the workplace. Hing et al. (2023) studied pathways to gender inequity in the workplace.
The researchers concluded that work-family conflict has been cited as a major barrier to gender
equity in the workplace. Work-life conflict arises from other factors beyond the workplace but
which manifest in the organizations. The prescribed gender roles in most societies demand
full-time working women to attend to childcare, housework, and other domestic responsibilities
(Moyser, 2017). Women employees would often require compassionate leave of absence to care
for ailing children and other demands at home. the perception that women are likely to be absent
from work often contributes to nuanced gender-based discriminatory practices (Njuki et al.,
2022). The recruitment policies are also a major hindrance to achieving workplace gender equity.
Women who exhibit stereotypically masculine tend to have poor ratings among interviewers
compared to male candidates who exhibit similar behaviors during job interviews.
This is well-written, but just be sure to add more of your own interpretations.
What is the ultimately meaning of this research for your thesis?
Programs Designed to Enhance Workplace Gender Equity
The need to develop programs that foster gender equity in the workplace gained traction
I think this discussion of anti-discrimination laws is a critical one!
with the passage of anti-discrimination laws. Organizations have put in place recruitment policies
centered around diversity (Baker et al., 2021). Diversity-driven recruitment and promotion
policies seek to consider, among other factors the number of women and men selected for any
job positions including senior roles (Portocarrero & Carter, 2022). Studies by French et al.
(2022) noted that successful gender equity recruitment policies focus on creating inclusive job
descriptions and constituting diverse committees for employee recruitment and selection.
Here again, I would add a final line of interpretation to summarize your overall meaning
Measures to combat gender inequality have also advanced into organization-based
leadership development programs. The programs seek to develop a continuous pool of leaders to
take over senior management positions within the organization. To achieve gender parity,
leadership programs are deliberately designed to respect fair gender representation in different
leadership positions for which prospective officeholders are trained (Baker et al., 2021). The
Accelerated Program is an initiative designed for both men and women leaders who are
interested in developing expertise in gender equality. The initiative seeks to counteract historical
bias and stereotypes in workplaces that act as barriers to a more inclusive and gender-equitable
I didn’t come away from this section of the paper with a clear understanding
workplace environment. of what you mean by the Accelerated Program. For the next submission,
Stronger transition needed here please be sure to define what this is and explain it much more
Data Collection
Awkward phrasing – revise to more humanizing language. It is okay to use 1st person
The researcher opted for a descriptive qualitative study to collect data for analysis. An
in-person in-depth interview was preferred because of the depth of information that can be
generated from this type of data collection design (Green & Lageson, 2017). A qualitative
research design is most suited for this research because it allows respondents to provide detailed
responses which enhances the contextualization of responses (Mauldin & DeCarlo, 2020). A
single participant was selected through a purposive non-random sampling method. The method
When you switch over to discussing your own research project, it is critical to incorporate a stronger
transition. For example: Now that I’ve highlighted the existing research on gender injustices in the workplace,
I will discuss the findings of my own unique research study, which was an in-depth interview with ______.
was suitable because it allowed for the selection of research participants that easily meet the
Again here, I would like to see more
required profile of a cohort such as gender and employment status. approachable language with your own
voice
Choosing a single participant allows for a comprehensive and nuanced examination of
workplace gender dynamics (Green & Lageson, 2017; Pajo, 2022). Furthermore, the researcher
was able to easily ask follow-up questions enabling the collection of context-specific responses.
Although research based on a single participant lacks generalizability and is prone to personal
bias, it allowed for a deeper exploration of personal encounters and nuances of gender
Again here, adding a more personal (but still academic)
inequalities and discrimination in the workplace. tone would help. I can see your hesitation to use 1st
person,but it is okay to implement this, and I would do
this instead. That way, it will sound less robotic…
The respondent was asked to respond to a set of questions designed to generate data on her
experiences and perception of how gender influences decision-making at her workplace. The
interview covered a wide range of topics, from personal experiences and thoughts about how
genders interact at work to assessing how well programs in organizations work towards
achieving gender equality in the workplace. The researcher obtained consent from the
interviewee before recording the conversation. The respondent was also informed about the right
to stop the interview at any point if she felt uncomfortable. Data collected from the interview
was collated and categorized according to repetitive themes. The data was analyzed through a
descriptive design.
More detail needed here. What do you mean by a descriptive design? Be clear
Research Results, Analysis, and Discussion
This research aimed at examining experiences and nuances of gender inequality in the
places of work. The data collected from this research provide insights into personal experiences
and perceptions of gender dynamics in workplace settings. This section provides the results of
data analysis and a discussion of these findings in the context of the existing literature review.
The analysis and subsequent comparison help to draw inferences about gender dynamics at the
I don’t really see you discuss
workplace and make objective policy recommendations for workplace leaders. the results here. What were
your main findings? I would
Perceptions of Gender Equality and Discriminative Organizational Culture specify those here clearly
The research respondent observed patterns of gender inequality are still a problem in the
Be clear. What organization does she work in? What is her age and gender identity?
organization. Cases of male employees holding more senior positions in the organization than
female staff were notable, signaling gender-based differences in staffing major decision-making
positions. For example, the respondent noted that the top four senior positions in organizational
leadership were occupied by males. Consequently, the male staff occupying senior positions
were remunerated more highly than any female worker. This perception is supported by study
findings by Moyser (2017) who noted that in many workplaces, male workers are more likely to
occupy the senior-most positions partly because of gender stereotypes that male workers are
Overall, I like that you connect your findings to outside
more reliable and competent than women. research. But, I do still have concerns that you are not clearly
outlining your participants responses in detail
Influence of Gender on Wage and Organizational Culture
Furthermore, the researcher noted cases of fellow workers making sexist comments about
So frustrating to hear, but I know this does indeed commonly happen…
the physical appearance of women and how it makes them unsuitable for certain jobs. Another
manifestation of gender inequality and discrimination was unequal pay. Male workers were more
likely to be assigned more challenging jobs. Consequently, they are more likely to attract a
higher wage compared to female employees. These observations are consistent with the findings
by Roscigno (2019) who noted that although illegal, gender-based workplace discrimination
often manifests through unequal pay structure that disadvantages women. However, the
respondent noted that in the recent past, the leadership of the organization has been committed
and proactive in stemming cases of gender inequality and fostering gender inclusivity.
Influence of Gender on Career Progression and Wage
Data analysis revealed that the participants believed gender identity influenced career
growth and progression. Women faced more barriers than their male counterparts when
attempting to seek promotions within the organization. The problem was most pronounced when
the organization sought to fill senior jobs through internal recruitment processes. Such senior
I appreciate your connection to outside research here
positions were more likely to go to male workers. The findings are consistent with the research
outcome by Portocarrero and Carter (2022) who noted that gender stereotypes along with
work-life conflicts interacted to disadvantage women. Stereotypical attitudes arising from
cultural traditions that conditioned women to specific low-paying jobs while allocating men to
more senior roles based on subjective perceptions of competence continue to be a major obstacle
in the quest for a more inclusive workplace (Babic & Hansez, 2021). More needs to be done to
contain gender-based discriminative practices in the workplace.
Factors Predicting Gender Inequality in Modern Workplaces
The respondent was undecided about the effectiveness of various programs put in place to
foster gender parity across various organizational practices. However, the researcher noted that
inflexible work-life policies severely disadvantage women. Policies that require strict working
hours or long working hours impact women’s ability to balance other family responsibilities such
as breastfeeding. Data analysis also showed that internal recruitment and promotional
committees are dominated by more women than men. Research by Portocarrero and Carter
(2022) showed that a lack of diversity in the employee selection panel is likely to undermine
I like that you discussed necessary actions for change
gender parity and inclusiveness in the workplace. with your research participant
Policy Implications and Recommendations
This study reveals a need for policies that foster a more inclusive workplace environment.
Although progress has been made in the quest to achieve a more inclusive and gender-equitable
Definitely…
workplace, gaps are still prevalent. The following policy recommendations are designed to
narrow the gender gap in hiring, promotion, and establishing an inclusive organizational culture:
1. Establish Gender-Diverse Recruitment and Promotional Committees: This
recommendation recognizes the critical role played by these committees in hiring and
promoting employees. Having a diverse panel of interviewers will help counteract
gender-based bias and prejudices around staffing senior job positions, wages, and
promotions.
2. Foster Affirmative Action in Staffing Senior Job Positions: Affirmative action is designed
to bring gender parity by deliberating hiring more women than men in organizational
positions where women are underrepresented.
3. Develop and enforce gender-sensitive core values: Organizations should establish core
values such as respect for all persons regardless of gender and equality. These values will
help to develop a gender-parity organizational culture that respects all workers regardless
of their gender.
All in all, I think these are strong policy sections here. And, as long as this
information is in your own voice and the ideas come from your observations,
I think what you have here is strong
Conclusion
The purpose of this research was to shed light on the complexities surrounding the role of
gender in organizational decision-making processes and how such decisions impact employees.
Data analysis revealed patterns and nuances of gender-based discrimination manifesting through
biased promotional practices favoring male workers, unequal pay structures, sexist stereotypes
undermining women’s competence, and unfair work-life organizational policies.
Here, I would add a statement that refers back to your discussion
more. For example, in this analysis, I was able to review the
exisiting research on gender inequalities in the workplace. I also
contributed to this information with my own in-depth inteview to
uncover some similar patterns that my respondent experienced in h
workplace.
I appreciate your attention to detail w/ using
APA format for your references list
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Baker, M., French, E., & Ali, M. (2021). Insights into the ineffectiveness of gender equality
and diversity initiatives in project-based organizations. Journal of Management in
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Chan, W., Morissette, R., & Frenette, M. (2011). Workers laid off during the last three
recessions: who were they, and how did they fare? Statistics Canada Analytical
Branch Studies Working Paper, (337).
Foley, M., & Cooper, R. (2021). Workplace gender equality in the post-pandemic era:
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Hing, L. S. S., Sakr, N., Sorenson, J. B., Stamarski, C. S., Caniera, K., & Colaco, C.
(2023). Gender inequities in the workplace: A holistic review of organizational
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Mauldin, R., & DeCarlo, M. (2020). 4.4 Qualitative Research Questions. In R. Mauldin, &
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Njuki, J., Eissler, S., Malapit, H., Meinzen-Dick, R., Bryan, E., & Quisumbing, A. (2022).
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Pajo, B. (2022). Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-on Approach. SAGE
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