The first part of our class has been learning how sociologists view the world, that is, how to have a sociological perspective. For our first assessment, you will write an essay that both explains the sociological perspective and applies it to your life.
Since you are all teenagers, I have chosen this reading by Stephanie Coontz for you to analyze. You should connect the concepts to the reading and then provide your own unique example.
Here is a link to the assignment.
I think it makes sense to write 5 paragraphs: 1 for each concept in the prompt:
structural-functional paradigm
conflict paradigm
symbolic-interactionist paradigm
social construction of reality
sociological imagination
Each paragraph should explain how to examine the Teen-Parent Conflict article using the paradigm/concept. Then, each paragraph should provide an example from your own life.
Don't forget to double space, use a 1 inch margin and standard font. Spell check and proofread for proper prose.
You should work on this for the e-learning day tomorrow (Wed). Then on Thursday we will work on it in class and it will be due on friday. However, if there is another e-learning day on thursday, then we will work on it in class friday and it will be due on monday.
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