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You will write a 2 - 3 (10 points) page paper based on the Sociological Inquiry. This is an opportunity to reflect upon and analyze what is being taught in the course. This exercise requires that you apply course materials to analyze a social phenomenon.

This paper is an intellectual exercise in which I am asking you to describe and explain your own experiences and observations from a sociological perspective. Most of the chapter discussion questions are controversial so there is no right or wrong answer per se.

Simply take any topic discussed in class or something you have seen, heard, or read in the media and apply sociological concepts to our own experiences and observations (as opposed to memorizing theories and definitions.)

If you choose to take a stance on a controversial issue, you do not need to believe (or have a strong conviction) for the position you argue.

In fact, you will probably learn more about the issue if you take the side opposite your normal tenet. Do not simply describe the video, newspaper article or event, rather I will expect you to focus on the application of course materials and apply this information to your chosen topic.