SOC 203 Discussion Posts

Discussion 1

After viewing the required video for this discussion, pick one of the following
overlapping issues highlighted in this week’s readings to discuss:

1. How does the corporatization of farming affect all
   Americans, not just those living in rural areas? What can you do about
   this?
2. What is brain drain and what are its long-reaching
   effects on rural communities?  Be sure to include the terms stayers
   and achievers in your discussion. How could the community leaders
   make staying more attractive than leaving?
3. Describe the positive and negative impacts of the
   growth of mega-cities. Will moving back to the country solve the social
   problems created by our move to the urban areas?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims
with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and
properly cite any references.

Discussion
2

For information on global warming, view the required video and website for this
discussion and answer the following questions:

1. How does human activity impact greenhouse gases found
   in the atmosphere?
2. What are some simple changes humans can do to help keep
   the Earth cooler in the future?
3. What are you doing to help?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims
with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and
properly cite any references.