Task: Research Essay
Choose and answer ONE of these questions:
1. Sociologists of crime approach criminal acts as more than merely an individual, psychological problem. In this view, society plays an equally important role. Discuss with reference to ONE particular type of crime.
2. The term ‘globalisation' is often used to describe modern social trends. Discuss the impact of globalisation on Australian society using ONE example.
3. Sociologists believe that ‘femininity' and ‘masculinity' are socially constructed. Discuss either the co-construction of femininity and masculinity by drawing on a social issue, orhow masculinity may play a role in a social issue (focus on ONE social issue of your choice).
Topic chosen: Sociologists believe that ‘femininity' and ‘masculinity' are socially constructed. Discuss either the co-construction of femininity and masculinity by drawing on a social issue, or how masculinity may play a role in a social issue (focus on ONE social issue of your choice).
Readings attached needs to be in reference list-
Reading: Masculinity as Homophobia: Fear, Shame, and Silence in the Construction of Gender Identity by Michael S. Kimmel.
word: 1000 words.
Harvard Style.
Number of Ref: above 5.