The Sociological Perspective

The goal of this assignment is to write essays that demonstrate:
Comprehension of course concepts
Critical analysis of topics
Synthesis of various course concepts that can be analyzed
Application to current events, historical contexts and the ‘real world’

Guidelines:
Word doc (no other format will be accepted)
12-point font, double spaced, 1-inch margins
1,200 words minimum (no maximum).
Sources
This paper requires at least three sources. At least one of those sources must be from SocIndex (Library Database)
http://ezp.raritanval.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=sih
Information must be academic, professional or fact-based news. Sources must be derived from empirical evidence. Avoid blogs and opinion pieces. Wikipedia is not a source, but a good place to find sources.
Citation – Use APA format for in-text citations and the bibliography (References). This is the only part of the paper that is APA format.
Search Purdue OWL APA for samples of APA format.
Submit via WebStudy > Timeline > Essay > Assignment, middle tab “Attach Files” (do NOT copy and paste in text box)
BEFORE 11:59pm on due date (see syllabus)

Essay – Socialization

You will write an essay about socialization that contains the following:
Define and explain, in detail, socialization. Apply terms from the chapter.
Provide an example of socialization through choosing a contemporary topic that will be analyzed sociologically.
Use fact-based sources about your topic and summarize the research.

Apply the following criteria to discuss your topic:
Use at least one theory of socialization from the book and/or notes.
Describe the Agents of socialization and their role as applicable.
Describe the stages of the life course as applicable.
Include the role of resocialization, rites of passage, and total institutions where applicable.
What is the role of biological and/or social determinism?