Description
Using a separate Word document, answer the following prompts in an essay format:
First, select a social problem to analyze throughout this course. You may select from the list or come up with a social problem you wish to analyze:
- Euthanasia
- Illiteracy
- Human Trafficking
- Alcohol abuse
- Inequity in the workplace
- Drug Abuse
- Poverty
- Child Abuse
- Juvenile Delinquency X
- Economic inequality
Remember, you will use your selected social problem to complete other assignments throughout this course.
In an essay format, cite one scholarly source from the GCU library in addition to the textbook and complete the following:
- Describe your selected social problem in its social context. (55- 75words).
- Use your sociological imagination to explain how the selected social problem is influenced by society (75-100 words).
- Select the theoretical perspective(s) (functionalist, conflict, and interactionist) that best aligns with the social problem you’ve selected to analyze in this course.
- Explain why the theoretical perspective(s) you chose is best to explain the selected social problem.
- Next, use that theoretical perspective(s) to explain how your selected social problem came to be and how it is perpetuated. (150-200 words)
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Introduction
A. Topic/focus of the essay
B. Thesis Statement
Body
First paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Second paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Third paragraph description
A. Summary of first piece of supporting evidence/information
B. Summary of second piece of supporting evidence/information
Conclusion
A. Restatement of thesis
B. Concluding remarks
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Introduction to social problems
Student’s Name
Instructor’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS
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