Describe how each perspective reflects the work of major theorists and their contribution to the field.

In one to two pages, address the following items:

• Distinguish between the three main sociological perspectives of Structural Functional, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interaction.
• Describe how each perspective reflects the work of major theorists and their contribution to the field. In your description, include two to three major works from each perspective.
• Differentiate how each sociological perspective might approach the study of a particular social issue (poverty, drug use, unemployment, homelessness, obesity, etc.) of your choice.

***RUBRIC***

Distinguish between the three sociological perspectives

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced/exceeds achievement

Effectively distinguishes between three sociological perspectives and thoroughly discusses the three sociological perspectives.

 

Describe how each perspective reflects the work of major theorists and their contribution to the field.

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced/exceeds achievement

Effectively describes the work or contribution of major theorists and includes a thorough description of two to three works for each perspective.

 

Differentiate how each sociological perspective might approach the study of a particular social issue

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced/exceeds achievement

Effectively differentiates how each sociological perspective would approach the social issue and includes a thorough explanation.