Introduction to Sociology- Term Essay
At the start of the Fall 2017 semester it will be legal to carry firearms onto college campuses in Texas. This new law is known as "Campus Carry".
The topic for this Fall term is "Campus Carry". The objective for this paper is to utilize your own critical thinking skills in an organized and argumentative analysis.
This paper is meant to give you the opportunity to examine your own opinion, use sociology, and envision the sociological imagination by putting it into action.
Be persuasive, be personal, and follow directions closely! This paper will be compromised of three parts: the personal, a quantitative analysis, and the sociological.
The Personal- This part of the paper will be your personal opinion of campus carry and a full explanation of your opinion. This means you need to tell me what you think and WHY. Explain yourself. You will also need to include at least three sentences that address the opposition and why you think that argument is invalid/not right.
Quantitative Analysis- Use one of the graphs provided in the PowerPoint to support your argument using at least 100 words- remember to paste the graph into your paper. Tell me what the numbers are saying! This section must be a strictly numerical analysis that supports your position.
The Sociological- This part asks you to put your sociology to work. You will pick one sociological theory that moves your paper from the personal into the social world (social responsibility). Pick one theory and define it using the definition provided (copy and paste it from below).
Explain why you used this theory and how it supports your sociological transition. Your transition will need to illustrate your social responsibility- in other words, how does campus carry affect your community?
Will you engage with your community differently? What is your responsibility to your community? You are responsible for providing a connection to social responsibility. Lastly, explain how the classroom will change following campus carry.
Formatting:
• 700-750 words TOTAL. No more. No less.
• This word count will include a 100-word analysis of the graph.
• If you go under or over the 750 words I will automatically deduct 25 points from your paper for not following directions.
• Graph: Pick ONE graph and use it to support your position. This section needs to be NUMERICAL.
• You will only be allowed to cite/reference from three sources: your textbook, one of the graphs provided, and Senate Bill 11.
• Textbook: Only use your textbook to cite information pertaining to the sociological theory.
• Senate Bill 11: Do not overuse this bill. Use it sparingly and to only support your position. Do not analyze the bill.
• You can only choose ONE sociological theory.
• If you chose more than one or one that is not listed below I will automatically deduct 20 points.
• Choose either MLA or APA style.
• If you incorrectly cite or do not cite at all you will automatically lose 5 points.
• Font: Size 12 Times New Roman.
• Save the file as follows: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, INTRO TO SOCIO- PAPER.
• Papers must be uploaded into ‘PAPER DROPBOX' on Blackboard by November 22nd, 2017 at 5:00pm.
o Please find the ‘dropbox link', where you will upload your assignment, at the top of this assignment on Blackboard.
Theories (pick one and copy-paste into your paper):
Structural Functionalism: Structural functionalism argues that society has structures that function in order to maintain social order and social stability.
Conflict Theory: Conflict theory argues that conflict is inevitable in society because there is inequality (power inequality, economic inequality, resource inequality, etc.). This conflict leads to social change.
Symbolic Interactionism: Symbolic interactionism argues that individuals in a society have shared meanings of symbols and values and their interactions are based on those shared meanings.
Your paper should look similar to this:
Paragraph 1- Short introduction, your personal opinion, opposition's position Paragraph 2- Personal explanation of your position- KEEP THIS
PERSONAL! Why do you believe what you believe? Explain yourself!
Paragraph 3- Pick one graph and explain it completely in 100 words (how does it support your opinion?). Copy and paste the graph into your paper
Paragraph 4- Sociological explanation, sociological theory and provided definition (quote definition directly from textbook), explanation of theory and how it explains your opinion
Paragraph 5- Conclusion References page
New laws for Handgun Licensing Program (Formerly known as Concealed Handgun Licensing)
Summary of new laws passed in the 84th Regular Legislative Session that impact Handgun Licensing.
Open Carry
House Bill 910 Effective:
Caption: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offense.
General information:
• Authorizes individuals to obtain a license to openly carry a handgun in the same places that allow the licensed carrying of a concealed handgun with some exceptions. (See "Exceptions" below for more information.)
• Unconcealed handguns, loaded or unloaded, must be carried in a shoulder or belt holster.
• Individuals who hold a valid CHL may continue to carry with valid existing license.
• A separate license will not be required to open carry. No additional fee will be required.
• Individuals currently licensed will not be required to attend additional training. Training curriculum for new applicants will be updated to reflect the new training requirements related to the use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns. The new curriculum will be required for all classes beginning January 1, 2016.
• The eligibility criteria to obtain a license to carry do not change.
• The department has updated the website and training materials to reference License to Carry (LTC) instead of Concealed Handgun License (CHL).
• Changes to the laminated license have been implemented. For examples of licenses currently in circulation.
Exceptions:
• Open carry is not permitted by a license holder regardless of whether the handgun is holstered:
o on the premises of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education
o on any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage or other parking area of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education
o by an individual who is acting as a personal protection officer under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code and is not wearing a uniform
Campus Carry
Senate Bill 11 Effective: August 1, 2016
Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
• Authorizes a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. Open carrying of handguns is still prohibited at these locations.
• Authorizes an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state to establish rules, regulation, or other provisions concerning the storage of handguns in dormitories or other residential facilities that are owned or leased and operated by the institution and located on the campus of the institution.
• Requires the president or other chief executive officer of an institution of higher education in this state to establish reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on the campus or on specific premises located on the campus.
• Authorizes posting of a sign under Penal Code Section 30.06 with respect to any portion of a premises on which license holders may not carry.
• The effective date of this law for a public junior college is August 1, 2017