Social Theory Application

 choose a current event article that they wish to examine using a sociological theory. Begin by briefly summarizing the current event article in no more than one paragraph. Next, discuss why the contents of the article are sociologically relevant. Finally, list and define 4-6 concepts/terms from the corresponding social theory and apply each term to an aspect of the article. Note that application of concepts must be done thoughtfully. This article is an example of (insert concept here) will not suffice without further explanation and elaboration.

Important Note: the article you choose and corresponding social theory is time sensitive. Application papers must be on the topic/theorists assigned in the weeks leading up to the due date and not prior. In other words, for application paper number 3, you must write about contemporary theories of modernity. This essay should be a minimum of 3 pages (not including a cover and reference(s) page). All papers should be in proper APA format. Please remember proper in-text citations.  

Ch. 13 Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration (Ritzer and Stepnisky, 2021)
Ch. 14 Contemporary Theories of Modernity (Ritzer and Stepnisky, 2021)