THEORIST Read through chapters 9 & 10. Examine two paradigms: Structural Functionalism and Critical Theory. The text offers theorists that have made an impact in their field. Each theorist brings insight and builds your working knowledge of these models. Examine the similarities and differences in their reasoning. A. Initial post(200 word minimum) Give a brief […]
Write an explanation of sociological imagination and how it influences a person’s decisions. Describe symbolic interaction idk and how it is used by sociologists.
Sociology Assignment 1. 100 – 125 word explanation of how sociology, society, and culture are inter related. 2. 75 – 80 word explanation of sociological imagination and how it influences a person’s decisions. 3. 60 word description of symbolic interaction idk and how it is used by sociologists. 4. 60 word description of structural functionalism […]
Provide a short summary of your film/TV show and explain how conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism would view/interpret your film/TV show.
Overview This project will involve applying the three sociological theories (conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism) to a film or TV show of your choice. For this project, you must write a 2-3 page double-spaced analysis of a video. You need to: Pick a film or TV Show Provide a short summary of your […]
What is the importance of theories and theorizing in the field of sociology? What are the origins and the guiding principles of your chosen perspectives?
This CR requires that you demonstrate your knowledge of sociological theories. There are multiple theories, theorists, and perspectives that are important in the field of sociology. Three of the most important sociological theories are (1) Structural Functionalism, (2) Conflict Theory, and (3) Symbolic Interactionism. In this CR, choose two from these three that appeal to […]
Discuss the three major sociological theories as related to pandemics, and more specifically the Covid-19/Corona Virus.
For this project you will be applying and discussing the three major sociological theories as related to pandemics, and more specifically the Covid-19/Corona Virus. As you will see, the three major sociological paradigms offer much to understanding different aspects of any “natural disaster”. Identifying and using these three major sociological theories – structural functionalism, conflict […]
What concept from OpenStax Chapter 5: Socialization does the article help you understand better? Explain.
Our shared reading for this seminar is an excerpt from Annette Lareau’s Unequal Childhoods, Class, Race, and Family Life Discussants, this seminar will serve as your Socratic 1 and is worth 10% of your course grade. You must submit a write-up and reply to a fellow discussant. If you don’t include a reply your assignment […]
Evaluate a discussion of sociological theories and their usefulness.
Discussion of sociological theories and their usefulness. Sociologists developed sociological theories to explain social phenomena like patterns, events, and interactions in society. According to Alan Sica, sociological theories are proposed explanations of such social interactions in different scales (1). Conflict theory and structural functionalism are examples of macro-level theories that explain society’s operation (Sica, 2). […]