– Applying Sociological Perspectives

For this assignment write a paper explaining how you would apply the sociological perspectives to explain a social phenomenon.

Use one of the three sociological perspectives (functional, conflict, or symbolic interaction) to explain one of the following social phenomena.

• Bureaucracies: Why do we have bureaucracies in the public or private sectors?
• Education: Why do we have schools?
• Illegal Drug Use: Who are more likely to use illegal drugs? What happens to various categories of users?
• Poverty: Why does poverty exist?
• Prejudice: Why are some people prejudiced against others?
• Prisons: Who are more likely to end up in prison and why?
• Wage Gap: Why does the wage gap still exist?
• War: Why has the United States been involved in so many wars around the world?

Instructions:

• Your paper should be at least two, double-spaced pages in length, in Arial or Times New Roman, 12 point type.
• Organize your paper in three to five separate paragraphs.
  • The first includes a summary of the perspective, using the exact sociological terminology.
  • The second, third, and/or fourth includes the application of the perspective to the selected topic, providing specific examples.
  • The fifth includes your own viewpoint, analysis, comments, or argument about how that perspective explains the discussed issue.
• You will need to cite your references using APA.