Application Project, sociology homework help
Assignment 2: Application Project
By Tuesday, January 17, 2017, using the textbook and the South University Online Library, write a 1000-word (minimum) paper. Refer to the APA resources found in the course home page, and thoroughly address each of the following questions:
Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years, and they continue to become more diverse.
- Why is the family considered the most important agent of socialization?
- What caused the dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes?
- Describe the differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race, gender, and personal choice.
- Do you feel the trend toward diverse families is positive or negative?
- If the trend changed toward traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that affect women’s rights?
Please post your completed paper to the W3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
| Included an introduction and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present. |
30 |
| Explained why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization. |
30 |
| Described the changes to the family and explained why they occurred. |
30 |
|
Described the differences in marriage and family with relation to race, class, gender, and choice. |
30 |
| Integrated personal views on the main issue. |
30 |
| Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources. |
30 |
| Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format. |
20 |
| Total: |
200 |
