Films on Demand: Sociology Collection: Social Institutions
Review the list of Films on Demand: Sociology Collection: Social Institutions to select and watch one video from each of the following categories listed: family, education, and religion.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay.
Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.
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Include the following in your paper:
• Prepare an introduction that identifies the major social institutions in society and why they are important.
• Describe each video and the social institutions it addresses.
• Identify any relevant models of power structure or political behavior that might be influential.
• Explain the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives on the family, religion, and education. Which perspective does each film use to discuss the institution? Explain specific examples from the videos.
• Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of the essay and describes how these institutions have influenced you.
Format your references according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Include citations in a separate reference list.