Discussion Post: Sociology
In addition to the material we covered this semester, there is a number of other chapters in your textbook, each of which deals with a subfield of sociological research that can benefit from the broader perspectives we have directly studied. These chapters are:
1) Demography
2) Aging
3) Economy
4) Family
5) Religion
6) Health and Medicine
7) Collective Behavior
Choose one of these chapters write a written review. You will need to address the following:
1) What are the general perspectives and conclusions that exist in the subfield you have chosen?
2) How can major sociological theories (such as structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and interaction theory) be applied to the subfield? Choose at least two.
3) How can general sociological concepts be applied to the subfield? Choose at least two of the following:
a) Structureb) Culture
c) Socialization
d) Social inequality
e) Social identity
f) Power and authority (counts as one)
g) Deviance
h) Social change.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.