Assignment task: Utilizing evidence with in-text citations from course materials, address the following prompt. Your initial answer should be a minimum of 300 words, and demonstrate an ability to think critically about ideas and thoughts, and specifically articulate a position that takes into account the complexity of an issue.
Initial Posting:
- Make an argument that one of the following social institutions in the United States is in the most need of change (i.e. politics, education, religion, economy, or family).
- Propose a solution rooted in evidence that would help improve your selected institution.
- Clarify how progress would be measured.
- NOTE: Include a works cited page for your initial response
Response to a Classmate:
After submitting your initial post, you are also required to respond to at least one other student's posting. In a minimum of 200 words, again demonstrate an ability to critically think about sociological issues. When providing your response, be sure to meet the following criteria:
- Provide an alternative solution to improving a peer's selected social institution.
- Explain whether this solution would work best in combination with the classmate's originally proposed solution, or if it would operate best independently.
- Using in-text citations, provide evidence to support your position.
- Include a works cited page for your response to a peer