Analyze the event from a functionalist perspective, drawing on relevant course concepts.nalyze the event from a feminist perspective.
Throughout class, we’ve worked with the Big Four theoretical perspectives in sociology – functionalism, conflict theory, feminism, and symbolic interactionism.
For this assignment, you’ll submit a 5-page paper in which you analyze a current event through each of these lenses. You may choose any recent event that has significantly impacted society.
As you write your paper, please follow to these steps:
1) Include an introductory paragraph. This is a good place to provide background on the event itself before diving into your analysis.
2) Analyze the event from a functionalist perspective, drawing on relevant course concepts.
3) Analyze the event from a functionalist perspective, drawing on relevant course concepts.
4) Analyze the event from a feminist perspective.
5) Analyze the event from a symbolic interactionist perspective.
6) Include a brief conclusion. A few sentences are fine – just something to tie your paper up.
7) If you use outside sources, please cite them in a References / Works Cited page and include in-text citations. You don’t need to cite the textbook. You may use either APA or MLA format, whichever you prefer. Note that this page does not count toward the five-page minimum.