SOC 114 – Summer 2015
(The Family
Diversity, inequality, and social change by Philip N. Cohen )
Final Paper Prompt
Worth: 25%
Length: 5-6 pages; double-spaced, Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins
Due Dates: Draft #1 Monday July 27th, Final Due Wednesday, July 29th
This essay assignment gives you an opportunity to do the following:
1. Synthesize topics and theories we have covered.
2. Take ample time to write, producing a more formal and well-crafted piece of writing.
PROMPT:
In this paper you will use your own family (remember, the definition of family is debatable) as a case study as you analyze trends in family change as well as
connect our course topics and themes to your analysis. Your paper must include the following components:
1. You must directly relate your paper to at least three topics covered in our course. Ideas include:
A. Race, gender, class
B. Divorce, adoption, blended families
C. Mate selection, Relationship rituals, cohabitation
2. You must engage with a selection of key terms from the textbook that are relevant to your analysis.
3. You must write your analysis from the perspective of a sociologist. This means that you must apply a theoretical approach to your paper. Which sociological theory can be best describe how your family functions? Perhaps multiple approaches is better to describe the different relationships within your family?
A. Conflict Theory, Feminist Theory, Exchange Theory, Symbolic Interactionsim, Modernity Theory, Consensus Perspective.
EXPECTATIONS:
Remember that you are expected to build an argument using the conceptual toolbox we have developed; it is not appropriate simply to offer your opinions. Please make sure all your analyses and claims are supported by ample EVIDENCE, such as citations or quotations with page numbers and/or lecture/film/video/supplemental readings.
This analytic paper assignment affords you the opportunity to demonstrate how much you have learned in our course. The excellence of your paper will be judged by your ability to present a well-argued analysis that also demonstrates your proficiency in the major themes discussed in the course to date.
FORMAT (this will also affect your grade):
In order to receive full credit, your paper must conform precisely to the format. Please check your paper for any typos or grammatical errors. Your writing must be correct and in a formal register, without contractions or colloquial expressions. Make sure to follow standard academic conventions: clearly state your thesis; support your claims with proper quotes and citations (including page numbers); acknowledge and reference other people’s ideas (e.g., from class lecture, discussions, presentations, or videos); abide by all college rules concerning academic honesty and plagiarism.
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