Reference no: EM132388918

Research Questions: Students must select one of the following research questions:

Topic is - Social Satisfaction

1. Deviance (Chapter 7)

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 (Chapter 8)

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. Sexuality (Chapter 6)

What are the potential sociological implications of decriminalizing or legalizing prostitution in Canada?

4. Gender Stratification (Chapter 10)

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

5. Race and Ethnicity (Chapter 11)

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

6. The Family (Chapter 13)

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?

7. Heath (Chapter 14)

There are a number of healthcare models around the world (refer to the text). 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?

Topics will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of students permitted to answer each research question will be restricted based on the number of students in the class. Pay attention to the dates assigned to each research question: that is day when you will have to present to the class and submit your written assignment**

There are 2 components to the assignment:
1. A presentation to the class as part of a larger panel, and
2. A written paper of 4-5 pages (minimum), due on the day that you present

The Presentation:

Your presentation should be between 2-3 minutes. You are expected to:

1. Summarize the argument and main points of your sociological journal article

2. Answer questions about your article from the class and/or your instructor, and

3. Engage in a follow-up discussion

Attachment:- PANEL DISCUSSION AND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT.rar