By FRIDAY, September 27, 2013, using Society: the basics
textbook and other library and online sources, write a 5-7 page paper using APA standards for citation of sources that focuses on the following:
Interview two different individuals regarding their positions in society. Analyze their responses regarding:
- Identify each person’s class, race, and gender.
- What role has class, race, and gender played in their lives? How do you see these stratifiers as playing a role, even if the interviewee is unaware of it?
- Apply one of the sociological perspectives (structural-functional, social-conflict, or symbolic-interaction) to the individuals’ lives. Why did you choose this particular perspective? How does it explain each person’s life and life choices?
- What are some the benefits and limitations to using interview as a research methodology?
- Analyze each person’s components of culture (language, symbols, material objects, and behaviors) and relate them to his/her stratified position in society.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
Described each person’s class, race, and gender. | |
Evaluated the role of social stratification. | |
Applied a sociological perspective to each subject. | |
Explained the benefits and limitations of the research methodology. | |
Analyzed the components of culture and related them to social stratification. | |
Standard presentation components (20%)
Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style |
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Total: | 300 |