Intro to Sociology

1. How might a sociologist's values influence his/her research on such things as capital punishment, euthanasia, or abortion? 2. Why do you think that sociologists pursue certain research topics even when it requires them to work under less than ideal conditions?

Sociological Perspectives

Choose one of the three sociological perspectives (symbolic interactionism, functionalist perspective, or conflict theory) and discuss it in detail.

Cultural Diversity

Define the following terms. I need a good understanding for a paper I am writing on cultural diversity. Ethnocentrism Racism White privilege Multicultural sensitivity Political correctness Melting pot Acculturation Assimilation Cultural pluralism Early assimilation models

Addiction/Dependence

Define drug abuse, addiction, and dependence. What character traits are most associated with these terms? What role do our cultural and societal structures play in perpetuating drug abuse? If you had the power and opportunity to help solve these problems, what solutions or programs would you develop? In answering this must included two outside sources and be answered in a minimum of 400 words.

Examine trends in popular American culture

Examine trends in popular American culture such as religious, social, political and personal.