Write a double-spaced essay of at least 500 words on the topics listed below. Your responses should be supported by the textbook and at least 2 other references and demonstrate an understanding of the information contained in this lesson.
Your paper should be structured into a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
List your references at the end of the paper in standard format and use In-text citations.
Provide a definition of sociology and compare and contrast it with other social science fields.
Explain how sociologists approach the study of human behavior and differentiate this from how someone within one of the other social science fields would approach it.
Identify 2 theorists who contributed to the development of sociology in the nineteenth century. Describe the major ideas or contributions of each.
Select one modern theory and describe how it can apply to a current phenomenon or issue.
Connect your chosen theory to real world social issues within the United States today.