39795This discussion addresses module outcome 1. You will apply sociological theories to explain inequality and the consequences to society. Functionalists argue that when a situation is a cultural universal (exists in every society) it is a necessary component for the survival of society. Inequality is a cultural universal. You will evaluate the argument that inequality […]

39794This discussion addresses module outcome 2. You will apply social theories in this discussion of racism and inequality and assess the role that this plays within the social and cultural system. Many argue that racism is an unpleasant part of American history but no longer an issue in today’s society. People who support this view […]

39717This assignment, Project 4, addresses course outcomes 1, 3 and 4. This assignment will require you to think about key sociological concepts, such as race, gender, social class and social change. You will need to think about social institutions such as the economy and education using the sociological perspective. Finally, you will begin to understand […]

39702This discussion addresses module outcome 2. In this discussion you will apply the theories of deviance to explain crime. You will use these theories to explain why age, class and race are important factors in the creation of the definition of deviance as well as the use of sanctions to maintain social control. Be sure […]

39700This discussion addresses module outcome 1. In this discussion you will address how order is maintained within the context of the group. You will apply sociological theories to explain why and how conformity occurs and the role of authority figures in society. Make sure that you have read Chapter 4 and viewed this video (Links […]

39648This discussion addresses module outcome 2. In this discussion you will apply the theories of socialization to the concept of family as an agent of socialization. Be sure to watch this video on Primary and Secondary Socialization (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 1:45 mins], and read Chapter 4 and the […]

39647This discussion addresses module outcome 1. In this discussion you will discuss how culture (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video, 26:41 mins] is maintained and transmitted within the family context. Culture is the glue that binds society together. Before you begin the activity, make sure that you have read Chapter 3 […]

39629Analyze a film of your choice from a sociological perspective. The project should be approximately 600-800 words. Your project should have five sections, as follows: 1. Introduction (1 paragraph): an introductory paragraph that brings the reader’s attention to the film that you will address and why it is sociologically meaningful. 2. A brief synopsis of […]

39628Analyze the content of 10 advertisements. Your discussion should include the following: (1) the name of each product, where it was advertised (e.g., print media, radio, TV), and the amount of space or time devoted to the product; and (2) a sociological analysis of the ads (i.e., What sociological terms, theories, and/or research best apply […]

39583The Sociological Nature of Current Events, Click Here To Enlarge [JPG, File Size 467 KB]. This discussion addresses Module Outcome 2. Pages 31 and 32 in the Ferris and Stein text provide an example of the three sociological approaches to a theoretical analysis of celebrity gossip: Structural Functionalism (Links to an external site.)Links to an […]