Identify historical and contemporary influences of discrimination in U.S. culture. Analyzes the evolution of the social movements that have emerged as a result of a diversity issue and cites support from scholarly resources.

Same Sex Marriage

Many of the current political, legal, and social debates in U.S. society concern diversity and its related issues. Two of those debates have centered on immigration policy and same-sex marriage. These debates involve not only arguments regarding discriminatory treatment of particular ethnic groups or sexual minorities but also legal, economic, and religious questions and concerns.

In this assessment, you apply the sociological perspective to one of these debates. You research the political players and key arguments on the different sides of your chosen controversy, and you place them in historical and contemporary context to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of the debate, and current and proposed policy solutions. Understanding the key developments and policy changes that pertain to your debate puts you in a position in which you can more accurately evaluate the merits of arguments made by politicians, leaders, and others with a stake in shaping future policy decisions.

Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1:Analyzes how sociological theory can be used to understand disparities in political power and cites scholarly sources for support.

Competency 2: Identify historical and contemporary influences of discrimination in U.S. culture.
Analyzes the evolution of the social movements that have emerged as a result of a diversity issue and cites support from scholarly resources.

Competency 3: Analyze the effects of social policy using aggregated data.
Address questions that reflect public perception using supporting data or research.

Competency 4: Analyze how laws are applied or created based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and social class.
Analyze the evolution of antidiscrimination law to give context to current law or policy.

Competency 5: Apply diversity strategies in professional, educational, and personal contexts.
Discuss tactics employed by activists to promote a cause.

Competency 6: Communicate effectively.
Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format and with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
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