BMCC OpenLab | Kimberly Sinche | Activity https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/ksinche/activity/ Activity feed for Kimberly Sinche. Tue, 26 May 2026 23:44:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cad819d30507fb7b79089339d84b203c Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/04/28/final-exam-for-soc-100/#comment-346 Sat, 23 May 2020 01:07:14 -0400 https://stubmcccuny-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/kimberly_sinche_stu_bmcc_cuny_edu/EUH6gpm1mGVNmA3aErJJUjcBkskUqndsBApYAWRRGk0fvg?e=ciST9m

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In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post FINAL EXAM FOR SOC 100 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo FINAL EXAM – SOC 100 SPRING 2020 FINAL EXAM AND REVISED COURSE […] ]]> 9c5aff27deaf8da0732f68f501bf5035 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/01/17/reflections-1-instructions/#comment-277 Fri, 15 May 2020 02:39:07 -0400 1. What is sociology as a subject? How do sociologists see patterns of behavior of individuals, people, groups, structures that exist in society? What do you plan on doing with a sociology degree or course?

Ans: Sociology is the science behind the connection of humans, their behavior and customs. Sociologists take in these behaviors and links…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflections 1 Instructions in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Reflection Essay (2 page essay due end of week 3 by Sunday Feb. […] ]]> b2e87a9447234921904afd294172c257 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/25/week-4-online-4-6-4-12-h-w-6-social-movements-civic-engagement-survey-due/#comment-257 Wed, 13 May 2020 23:03:37 -0400 1) How does your family, peers, community or the media influence your participation in civic or political matters in activities or issues that affect you the most?

Ans: Their ideas and thoughts influence us. If we hear the same opinions consistently then we are more prone to gravitate towards the same opinion and supporting it. Once we hear…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 4 Online: 4/6 – 4/12: H.W. 6 Social Movements / Civic Engagement Survey Due 4/14 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo […] ]]> 5b7295dc0d67f34f4a3e68cb757e6e4f Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/16/reflection-2-on-culture-and-society/#comment-256 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:03:48 -0400 Gender refers to the differentiation of male and female in a society or culture. Sex refers to the biological difference of a human in regards to genitalia or genetics. Like we all know, genetically there are males and females. For generations there has been certain expectations placed for each sex and the role they play in daily life. This is…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflection 3 on Gender, Sex and Sexual Orientation Due 3/31 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo In Celebration of the Women’s H […] ]]> 82e12d993a89fca25879a7b517433c20 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/01/17/reflections-1-instructions/#comment-254 Tue, 12 May 2020 04:08:27 -0400 Like many others I also hope to better understand where I fit in to society. I hopefully find one where I can positively contribute while also grow as a human being.

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflections 1 Instructions in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Reflection Essay (2 page essay due end of week 3 by Sunday Feb. […] ]]> 835f9527df881ffbb7f4a7b5a5da24d2 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/01/17/reflections-1-instructions/#comment-253 Tue, 12 May 2020 04:03:20 -0400 1. What is sociology as a subject? How do sociologists see patterns of behavior of individuals, people, groups, structures that exist in society? What do you plan on doing with a sociology degree or course?

Ans: Sociology is the science behind the connection of humans, their behavior and customs. Sociologists take in these behaviors and links…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflections 1 Instructions in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Reflection Essay (2 page essay due end of week 3 by Sunday Feb. […] ]]> a771433d7160394555a5569b45961439 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/25/week-4-online-4-6-4-12-h-w-6-social-movements-civic-engagement-survey-due/#comment-251 Tue, 12 May 2020 01:29:11 -0400 1) How does your family, peers, community or the media influence your participation in civic or political matters in activities or issues that affect you the most?

Ans: Their ideas and thoughts influence us. If we hear the same opinions consistently then we are more prone to gravitate towards the same opinion and supporting it. Once we hear…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 4 Online: 4/6 – 4/12: H.W. 6 Social Movements / Civic Engagement Survey Due 4/14 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo […] ]]> cf9609712af3ea4083605bc8720e123c Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/25/reflection-5-education-due-4-21/#comment-250 Mon, 11 May 2020 21:45:15 -0400 I agree with you. This pandemic has taken a toll on us all. Online classes has been very time consuming and is not my top choice of learning. I’m definitely more a hands-on person when it comes to learning as well. Overall, it has just been overwhelming.

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 6 Online: 4/21 – 4/26: H.W. 8. Education Due 4/28 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Read Ch. 16 of OpenStax Sociology […] ]]> 3ec496649695e0ea97635e0b779b6a24 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/25/reflection-5-education-due-4-21/#comment-249 Mon, 11 May 2020 21:34:42 -0400 1. Discuss some of your opinions /challenges on the current state of CUNY’s response to your educational needs during the COVID 19 pandemic? Do you think that adequate resources was provided by BMCC / and or CUNY to enable continue your educational goals / pursuit? In other words, how has the current situation impacted your educational plans? (…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 6 Online: 4/21 – 4/26: H.W. 8. Education Due 4/28 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Read Ch. 16 of OpenStax Sociology […] ]]> f548f4f24b30f752eb217f4adef89f64 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/02/14/reflections-5-socialization-and-social-interaction/#comment-136 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 03:07:00 -0400 How does culture or society influence the ways in which individuals and groups socialize and interact with one another?

Social media has highly influenced society in how we interact with one another. Our current society is all about digital media and technology. All the typing behind screens has made us less interactive in person. Sometimes we…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflections 4: Socialization and Social Interaction Due 4/7 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo […] ]]> 10ecb3e8a0fed3a53eea9e617bc69a4e Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/04/17/week-5-online-h-w-7-yoshimi-takahara/#comment-134 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:45:10 -0400 I agree with question #3. I feel like people are just more comfortable behind the screen. NY is always in a rush to get things done that we don’t pause to take in the view and people around us. I think with the current global health crisis it has taught us to appreciate our environment a little bit more and see what some of us have taken for…[Read more]

In reply to - Yoshimi wrote a new blog post Week 5 Online ; H.W. 7 ( Yoshimi Takahara) in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo 1.Do you believe that technology indeed flattened the world in […] ]]> 63e6c74b24093888aef2af45d352a59f Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/25/week-5-online-4-13-4-19-h-w-7-socialization-across-the-life-course-due-4-21-2/#comment-131 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:19:23 -0400 3. Do you believe that technology has indeed flattened the world in terms of providing opportunity? Why, or why not? Give examples to support your reason.

Ans: Yes, I believe technology is decreasing opportunities for people. For example, a smart cart was invented so that customers may instantly checkout their items as they purchase. If we only…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 5 Online: 4/13 – 4/19 : H.W. 7 Socialization Across the Life Course Due 4/21 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo SCROLL ALL […] ]]> 002a2f42b39f90a185e1995fe87348a5 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/24/week-3-online-h-w-5-socialization-and-personal-development-due-4-7/#comment-100 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:33:29 -0400 1. Why do groups exist and What are the types of groups that exist in a society?

Ans: Groups exist because people with common interests and identities bond. Types of groups that exist are primary and secondary groups. Primary groups consist of direct contact with one another therefore a smaller group. They are relatively close and create the…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 3 Online: H.W 5: Socialization and Personal Development – Due 4/7 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN […] ]]> 253c1c5f130dd090ff88aa2f5b498419 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/31/reflection-2-culture-and-society/#comment-47 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:02:12 -0400 The situation you described about your parents is very relatable! My parents are also immigrants where English is their second language. As a younger kid I was very shy and being put on the spot to have to translate was really nerve wrecking for me. I was always scared to translate something wrong because I didn’t want my parents to make mistakes…[Read more]

In reply to - Ansun Tran wrote a new blog post REFLECTION 2: CULTURE AND SOCIETY in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo What are some of your culture shock  experiences in cultural […] ]]> c18bc1a98a8fff5641a471d344ec0cfc Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/02/13/reflections-2-instructions/#comment-46 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:42:23 -0400 What are some of your culture shock experiences in cultural variation as part of a dominant culture or subculture?

A cultural shock for me are arranged marriages. I find it hard to believe that people can accept being arranged to someone they may not even know and even have kids with that person. I have coworkers who pertain to this culture…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Reflections 2: Culture and Society Due 3/24 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo REFLECTION/REACTION/RESPONSE: Base the […] ]]> c8ae0f275ca22e32cef943245be70690 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/16/h-w-3-due-3-24/#comment-40 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:35:36 -0400 2. A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the U.S. education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using? Explain the response and compare and contrast your selection to the other perspectives.
a) Symbolic interactionism b) Functionalism c) Conflict theory…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 1 Online: H.W 3, Review of previous weeks work – Due 3/24 in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Culture, Sub Culture and […] ]]> d334d1bb81d3c2b60e2c08e3150d7179 Kimberly Sinche posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/2020/03/16/h-w-4-due-4-7/#comment-34 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:30:02 -0400 1. Organic solidarity is most likely to exist in which of the following types of societies? a)Hunter-gatherer b) Industrial c) Agricultural d) Feudal

Ans: B) Industrial
An Industrial society uses a combination of technology and humans for labor. This is accepting of people with different economic and social backgrounds. An owner of means of…[Read more]

In reply to - Oluremi "Remi" Alapo wrote a new blog post Week 2 Online: H.W 4 Due 3/31: Society and Social Interaction in the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo Society and Social Interaction: […] ]]> 98284c792a225dccc059d5d064389895 Kimberly Sinche started the topic Reflective Essay in the forum SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/forum/topic/reflective-essay-9/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:35:45 -0500 Society is defined by a specific area, culture and interactions. In this society I’m just a catholic latina. I don’t think I’ve given it much thought about what I specifically want my role or function to be in this society. I’ve mostly been influenced by my family. I have always been considered to have the “brains” in my family. I have an older…[Read more]

]]> 0 b3b3c61b1520cf43bf433caa09a8a61d Kimberly Sinche started the topic 2/13 Discussion in the forum SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/forum/topic/2-13-discussion-2/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:54:56 -0500 Emile Durkheim believed in Functionalism. He focused on seeing society divided into structural functions that relate to one another to provide order and stability. The different structural parts exist to serve a purpose and are tied together to work as a whole. When it no longer has value it will no longer exist.

Karl Marx believed in Conflict…[Read more]

]]> 0 4e51d08599d1e2df49f86fb907ab0cea Kimberly Sinche started the topic 2/11 Discussion in the forum SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/soc-100-1708-culture-and-society-sp20-alapo/forum/topic/2-11-discussion-2/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:16:57 -0500 C. Wright Mills proposes a new perspective called Sociological Imagination. This idea connects the actions of an individual to a larger social force. It helps view the pattern of the action of an individual to a group. It takes a look at any influence the wider social force has upon an individual.

Society is defined by a specific area, culture…[Read more]

]]> 0 5ce39526d728d7973578f22f425e66cc Kimberly Sinche joined the group SOC 100 (1708): Culture and Society | Spring 2020 | Prof. Alapo https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/7771/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:43:58 -0500 0 0560bca328f9d2fcc397b2479db28747 Kimberly Sinche and Oluremi "Remi" Alapo are now friends https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/5190/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:06:43 -0500 0 0c489aa81da6cb79d9493faad8ad3068 Kimberly Sinche became a registered member https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/4933/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:54:36 -0500 0