Essay Problem
For your second and final essay, choose one of the following chapters in your text, which weren't specifically covered in this course:
• Aging and Ageism
• Sexual Behavior
• The Changing Family
• Urban vs. Rural Problems
Write an essay explaining how these problems would be viewed by a sociological theory of your choosing. (You may find info about theory in chapter 1 of your text, as well as in the "Understanding Sociological Theory" resource in your Course Materials on the home page.) The three traditional major perspectives are:
• Structural-Functionalism
• Symbolic Interactionism
• Conflict Theory
You may, however, use other appropriate sociological theories you have encountered in your learning.
Using this theory, address the following questions:
• How can the theory you've chosen help explain why the social problem exists, or why it qualifies as a problem?
• How can the theory help explain why the problem still exists?
• How do you think the theory might inform possible solutions to the problem?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.