Define and apply the symbolic-interaction perspective. Discuss how symbols are seen, defined and used in the college environment.

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Write a well developed essay that addresses each portion of the following prompt. There are four main sections to this paper. Each section should be a well developed collection of paragraphs. Providing illustrative examples will increase points earned. Be sure to properly cite your text (or any additional source). Failure to cite material will result in a zero.

*Sociologists use a variety of perspectives to view social issues. These perspectives help us see the "whole picture". For this paper, you will demonstrate your ability to apply each theoretical perspective. (Please remember that Conflict and Functional perspectives are macro-level. This means that you are looking at how large social institutions effect social experiences–remember to think broadly!)

1. First, Define and apply the Sociological Perspective (C. Wright Mills) to explain how society played a part in your own decision to attend college. Include examples!

2. Define and apply the symbolic-interaction perspective. Discuss how symbols are seen, defined and used in the college environment.

3. Define and apply the conflict perspective. How might college access and success be effected by other areas of social inequality (class, race, gender)?

4. Define and apply the functional perspective. What manifest and latent functions does college provide to our overall society?

(there is no page limit or page requirement. However, you are expected to provide a fully developed response to each question. This response should be college level, and demonstrate your understanding of the topic, text, and question at hand.)

What comprises “family?” How do we decide?

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Thoughts on what you consider “family?”

• What comprises “family?” How do we decide?

• How does it fit into the “who are we responsible for” gig?

What does this say about the institution of marriage in this case? Why might it be controversial?

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Looking at the institution of Marriage

Try to find the video

“Forbidden Wedding”

it is the streaming video from Alexander Street Press …

watch through it

Warning!!! it is an hour-long and DOES have SUBTITLES …

so plan accordingly!

once you have watched it and pondered it all

tackle the following,

AS IF YOU WERE A REPORTER, REPORTING ON THIS STORY FOR A WEBSITE/MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER

What is the story of Hadir and Mara?

Who is making the rules on why they can’t marry?

And why, and be specific, can’t they marry in the way they wish to marry?

What is the reason for the rules forbidding them to marry?

What are the various sides to this story?

What does this say about the institution of marriage in this case?

Why might it be controversial?

What, in your opinion, is marriage all about?

If you were actually going to collect data to study this issue which would be the best method and why

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For this assignment you can use any social issue that interests you. A social issue is anything currently going on in our society that impacts groups of people differently.

Describe your social interest.
which theory (symbolic interactionism, functionalism or conflict/marxism would be most appropriate to study/explain this issue?
If you were actually going to collect data to study this issue which would be the best method and why (survey, interview, ethnography)?

What was the purpose of the survey? Do you feel that it accomplished its purpose? What would you have done differently?

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Take a brief online survey on any subject you desire.

What was the purpose of the survey? Do you feel that it accomplished its purpose? What would you have done differently?

Write a book review comparing at least one text book to a book of your choice addressing advocacy in human services.

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Write a book review comparing at least one text book to a book of your choice addressing advocacy in human services. (Text book cannot be Advocacy Skills by Neil Bateman)

Do you feel that the long lasting history of African Americans fear of the health care system could stem from the memories of history such as the Tuskeegee Experiment? Why or why not

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1.Watch the following video and tie it in to the chapters/readings in a critical discussion post.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=whiteness&&view=detail&mid=521BE6F27D66F8A3E4DD521BE6F27D66F8A3E4DD&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dwhiteness%26FORM%3DHDRSC4

2. After reading about race relations in the US and the disparity in illness for minorites (specifically with Covid) do you feel that the long lasting history of African Americans fear of the health care system could stem from the memories of history such as the Tuskeegee Experiment? Why or why not

How does the theory you choose explain the aspect of society you are focusing on throughout the film?

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Write a sociological analysis of the 2013 movie Snowpiercer.  Apply 1 social theory (Conflict Theory) to describe and/or explain the sociological topic you have chosen as portrayed in the film. How does the theory you choose explain the aspect of society you are focusing on throughout the film? In addition to theory, you must relate at least 3 sociological concepts to the film. When you introduce each concept in your paper,

Include your own summary/conclusion about what you have learned from the film by analyzing it through a sociological lens. What did you learn from this sociological film analysis and why is it important?

How does race operate as a social construct in this society? What are the determining factors?

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Why is race central to the construction of American identity?
How does race operate as a social construct in this society? What are the determining factors?
How do class and hierarchies of social status/affluence/influence intersect with race to construct whiteness or white privilege?
How does this narrative continue to be perpetuated in contemporary America?