UGS 303 Lecture 2: UGS #2
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In its simplest form, an empirical description of an existing policy in terms of its intention, problem definition, goals, and the means employed for achieving the stated goals. A research tool used to determine the presence of certain words or concepts within texts or sets of texts. There are a large number of reasons for conducting content analysis. To describe trends in content over time. To describe the relative focus of attention for a set of topics. To test hypothesis about cultural and symbolic terms. Policy is the study of who gets what when how . Distribution is at the heart of policy controversies. Wile all sides seek equality, conflict comes over how each side sees fair distribution. Critical analysis of race and racism from a legal pov. A system of white over color serves an important role both psychologically and materially for the dominant group. Racism is engrained in the fabric and system of the american society.
