Explain the cultural components elements that contribute to the causes, effects, and or solutions of the problem issue.

PART I – THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

CLEARLY identify a current social problem/issue (with research support) that affects you personally.Use the “sociological perspective” to discuss the problem/issue and include these elements in your answer:

Discuss IN DETAIL which of the major theoretical perspectives in Sociology that best “explains” the social problem/issue, and be sure to demonstrate your thorough understanding of the theoretical perspective based upon the text AND supporting research.

Explain the “cultural” components/elements that contribute to the causes, effects, and/or solutions of the problem/issue.

Identify and discuss the relationship of the “socialization” process to the issue/problem, causes and solutions, make sure and talk about what “agents of socialization” are important in your discussion.