For wizard kim: application paper 5

 

The Application Paper 5

 

Write a 5-7 page paper using APA standards for citation of sources that focuses on the following:

 

Interview two different individuals regarding their positions in society.  Analyze their responses regarding: 1 Male; 1 Female

 

Ø  Identify each person’s class, race, and gender.

 

Ø  What role has class, race, and gender played in their lives?  How do you see these stratifiers as playing a role, even if the interviewee is unaware of it?

 

Ø  Apply one of the sociological perspectives (structural-functional, social-conflict, or symbolic-interaction) to the individuals’ lives.  Why did you choose this particular perspective?  How does it explain each person’s life and life choices?

 

Ø  What are some the benefits and limitations to using interview as a research methodology?

 

Ø  Analyze each person’s components of culture (language, symbols, material objects, and behaviors) and relate them to his/her stratified position in society. 

 

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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
·         Described each person’s class, race, and gender.
·         Evaluated the role of social stratification.
·         Applied a sociological perspective to each subject.
·         Explained the benefits and limitations of the research methodology.
·         Analyzed the components of culture and related them to social stratification.
·         Presentation Components
·         Organization: Introduction, Transitions, Conclusion.
·         Style: Tone, Audience, Word Choice.
·         Usage and Mechanics: Grammar, Spelling, Sentence Structure.
·         APA Elements: Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations (when appropriate or assigned).   No plagiarism, no abbreviations