Reference no: EM132314003
Paper Topics: Using Sociological perspective and Specifically any of the three theoretical perspectives (functionalism, conflict approach, symbolic interactionism) to discuss any one of the following topics:
1. Explore and discuss how the social media (Facebook, twitter...) have changed the way people associate and interact with each other including family life, friends and secondary group relationships (e.g. schoolmates, co-workers, football fans, etc). The pros. And cons of the changes can be included.
2. How poverty is explained (you can use the theory "Culture of Poverty" by Oscar Lewis as a specific part of functionalism). Why does the U.S. have the highest poverty rate of almost all the developed nations?
3. Why some groups in America are more successful in education (high schools, colleges---boys vs girls, minority groups vs white students, students of low income families vs those of high income families, private vs public schools in terms of educational achievement and attainment...).
4. Any topic on family problems: dating, marriage, divorce, parenting...
4-6 pages, double spaced.
At least four citations from at least two different sources. (follow the citation format in the textbook).