Sociology

First writing assignment: Choose between one. 20 sentences.

  1. Research one social movement and describe the stages in the life of that movement.

 

  1. The psychologist thinks that couples with children will have greater relationship satisfaction than childless couples.

 

  1. Demonstrate your understanding of Smelser’s structural-strain theory by using it to analyze the large-scale rioting in South Central Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict.

 

Second writing assignment: Choose between one. 20 sentences.

 

  1. Do you think the changes that have resulted from modernization have improved or degraded human life?  Defend your position

 

  1. Do you think life in the U.S. is getting better or worse?  Defend your position.