Equality in the work place

Select a current social issue or problem, and indicate how the functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, and feminist perspectives might view this issue. Do not forget to define/describe each perspective.

Marking Scheme:

Theoretical/Sociological Perspectives

Listing the main assumptions of each perspective on the nature of society , and defining and applying key concepts

Current social issue or problem selected: introduction and analysis

Is the issue or problem well introduced and described?

Is the analysis clear, relevant and meaningful?

Guidelines: (Note: marks will be taken off if basic writing and referencing requirements are not met):

#Use your lecture notes, slideshows, lecture recordings, and at least one outside source (pertaining to the chosen issue/problem). An outside source can be a simple (relevant) newspaper or magazine article.

#Answer directly and use simple, clear, precise language.

#Define (all) your concepts and any technical term introduced and used.

#Providing a reference for any outside source used (stating a source for any claim of fact).

#Consistent referencing (footnotes, endnotes, or in-text citations within brackets). One or two minor mistake is allowed.

#No need to reference the lectures.

#No bibliography is needed (simply provide appropriate citations and consistent referencing).

#You will not be graded on grammar, spelling and punctuation, but proofread your work.

#Include a cover page stating your name and student number, the course title and number, the name of the professor, and the submission date.

#Submit/upload your exam on Brightspace on October 7 before midnight.

Writing format requirements: the answer should be approximately two to four pages long, double spaced, typed, with 1-inch margins and using 12 pt font. Note: the length requirement is only an estimate of how much writing is needed in order to provide a complete answer; this is not something you will be graded on. It could be longer (but not really shorter)