Examine a particular social or cultural issue of your choice. Paper should focus on three or four important points that show how underlying cultural values or themes are expressed in the group, site, or issue you are exploring.
The paper should include the following sections:
An Introduction that lays out where the paper is going and what the main points will be
An explanation of the problem, why the topic was selected.
A review of existing sources on the problem, including the review of 1-5 scholarly sources. In addition, you should make two explicit connections to something from the classfrom movies, lectures, or readings somewhere within the paper.
Depending on your topic, you may include data and maps in order to support and develop your argument (you could see: www.socialexplorer.com and also www.census.gov)
Three to four sections, each separated by a heading, that elucidate your main points how cultural values or themes are expressed in this site. Each section should include specific material from your observ
ations and thoughts, and sum up the material to make a point. Do not make general statements without backing them up with specific data.
A conclusion that ties the various points or themes together
Summary of the Term Papers Structure:
1. Introduction
2. The topic
3. Review of the existing sources and connection to the material from the Class
4. Census data and maps (possibly)
5. Main points (how sociological themes are expressed in the subject of study)
6. Conclusion
7. Bibliographical references
Possible Topics: Please, note that these are only my suggestion, therefore, be free to choose one of the following subjects, only if you wish!
The role of women in the family
The educational capacity of family
Family and the other agents of socialization (school, peer groups)
Which future for family?
The divorce
The meeting and clash of generations in family
Family and tradition
Family and the media
The portrayal of the family in films
The role of grandparents in the family
TOPIC: Sociology of The Family