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Introduction to Sociology

Critical Analysis
1. Summarizing and critiquing an academic sociological journal article.
2. Discussing sociological concepts, theories, and social trends.

Research Questions:

1. Deviance and Crime

Does getting tougher on criminal behavior deter crime and result in safer communities? (Explain why or why not and identify the sociological implications)

2. Social Stratification

Considering that Canada is a relatively wealthy country, are people poor because they make bad choices, or are there other social factors that contribute to poverty?

3. Race and Ethnicity

What are the challenges immigrants face when arriving in Canada? (What are the sociological implications for increasing levels of immigration?)

4. Sexualities and Genders

How does discrimination based on sex, gender and gender identification remain a significant social problem in Canada? (Focus on one or more issue)

5. Families

What effect does the growing diversity of Canadian family forms (e.g. same-sex marriage, single-parent families, common-law families, polygamy, etc.) have on the functionality of this institution? For example, do alternative family forms succeed at establishing and promoting family stability?

6. Health and Medicine

There are a number of healthcare models around the world. For example, the American capitalist model and the European socialist models each reflect different models of healthcare, and each may be functional at some level. What elements of these or other models might best serve Canada's current and future healthcare needs?

Summary of Article
• What is the purpose of this article, what questions/issues prompted this study?
• What is the saying? What are the main points?

Critical Analysis of Article
• What evidence does the author use (scientific or non-scientific)?
• What is the author's point of view, theoretical perspective, or bias?
• What are the strengths and limitations of this article?
• Do you agree with the author's conclusions? Why or why not?

Sociological Concepts and Issues
• How does your research question and article relate to relevant sociological concepts and theories?
• How does your research question and article relate to relevant current social trends and issues at the local, national, or international community found in the popular media?

The following points are for instructor grading only.

Article Requirements and Format
• Article from a reputable sociological source and relevant to the research question.
• APA format: title page, typed font, and spacing.
• APA format: referencing of sources and reference page.
• Submission requirements:
o Written Assignment submitted to Canvas

Organization and Writing Style
• Continuity, flow, congruence between points, and focused on research question.
• Language is formal, clear, and concise.