Sociology
Please write an
essay addressing the following questions. The essay produced need not be a
single, cohesive research paper. Answer the first question in a self-contained
paragraph that addresses all parts of the prompt. Answer the second question in
a new, self-contained paragraph that addresses all parts of the second
prompt. Continue until all prompts have been addressed.
Please be sure to
single space your paper and save in a .doc format. These essays should total no
less than 1,000 words. Be
as concise as possible while being sure to make sure you explain all parts of
your argument. Remember each of these numbered questions is different
statements/questions. Answering all these should add up to 1000 word like I
stated. 1000 words does not include the questions/statements.
1. First describe the basics of
structural functionalism and then use it to describe race. Include in your
answer what structural functionalism accurately describes about the world and
race’s place in it as well as why structural functionalism may not be the best
theory to use for this topic. Some keywords to include are: functions,
dysfunction, moral, racism
2. Compare and contrast race,
ethnicity, sex, and gender. Include in your answer how they are similar and how
they are different from one another. Which one do you think has caused more
inequality in our country? Please use statistics from lecture and the book to
provide evidence as to why you think racism or sexism is more problematic (If
you don't use proper statistics you will not receive the sore you are looking
for).
3. Describe the differences and
similarities between folkways, mores, and laws. Provide a definition and
example of each. Also, discuss what anomie is and its connection to norms. What
events could happen to a society that would cause anomie to grow?
4. Describe the main types of
discrimination. Which one do you think is a larger problem for society? As we
know, all problems are both a personal trouble and public issue. Provide me one
method you could use to lessen this type of discrimination. Be specific on if
you are attacking the personal or public side of the discrimination.
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