The topic is: "Domestic Violence", and "Drug Abuse"
How to incorporate the three sociological paradigms into a paper.
Choose two issues in modern-day society and apply the three major sociological paradigms (functionalist, conflict and symbolic interactionist) to each issue.
The paper must be typed and double-spaced and include proper citations and references where applicable in either APA or MLA foimat. There is no required length as long as you adequately demonstrate critical and reflective thinking and application to the paradigms.
Proofread and follow proper spelling and grammatical structure. Do no write this paper in a casual or informal manner.
Prepare a 15 minute presentation (PowerPoint or Prezi) clearly explaining the following:
• Why you selected the two social issues
• How they each can be viewed and explained from each of the three sociological perspectives:
1. Functionalist,
2. Conflict
3. Symbolic Interactionists
Topic Ideas: Social issue/problem by definition is "an undesirable condition that people believe should be corrected"
1) Alcohol and Drug Abuse (including prescription)
2) Abortion
3) Ageism/Age Discrimination
4) Bullying
5) Capital Punishment
6) Crime
7) Drinking and Driving
8) Domestic Violence
9) Divorce
10) Education
11) Euthanasia
12) Gang Violence
13) Gay Rights/Marriage/Transgender equality tc./Adoption rights
14) Gender Equality and Rights
15) Genetic Engineering
16) Global Warming
17) Gun Control/Gun Rights
18) Homelessness
19) Homophobia
20) Human Trafficking
21) Hunger
22) Identify Theft
23) Joblessness/Unemployment
24) Legalization of Marijuana
25) Materialism
26) Pollution
27) Poverty
28) Prescription drug abuse
29) Religion
30) Racism
31) Social Networking and Privacy
32) Stereotyping
33) Suicide
34) Teen Pregnancy
35) Violence