SOC 102 All Weeks Assignments

This writing assignment has two parts with a combined word count of 1,000-1,500 words.

Part One

1. Complete a comparative analysis of stratification systems.
2. Choose at least three stratification systems. One must be the class system.
3. Describe the social mobility of each stratification system.
4. Explain how individuals are sorted within the systems.

Part Two

1. View the charts and graphs in Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology,  chapter 8
2. Compare males by race, class, and education with Females by race, class, and education.
3. What do you find by doing this analysis? What do your findings show about stratification between these groups?
4. Describe which gender and race category has the most power and why.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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The text discusses “Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology” in chapter 2. As a student, you sociologically view the world in a particular way. Do you see the world as a place where things simply “work out” (structural functionalism), or is it constantly in conflict (conflict theory)? Perhaps you see the world primarily as a place that is about relationships between people (symbolic interactionism).

Write an essay (750-1,000 words) that addresses the following:

1. Define and explain the three ways to view the world “sociologically.”
2. Identify which sociological perspective (structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism) most closely represents your view of the world. Describe the factors that have caused you to view the world through that perspective, such as personal experience in our society, popular culture, media, etc. In addition, use an example from world events that demonstrates evidence of your theory. Briefly explain why you did not choose each of the other two perspectives being careful to demonstrate that you understand the other perspectives.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.