In this summative assessment you will demonstrate your understanding of important sociological concepts by connecting them to situations in your life and applying sociological theories to those situations. Please download and view the complete instructions for this assessment.

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION

Write a paper and complete the following:

Apply EACH of the three theoretical paradigms (structural functionalism; symbolic interactionism; social conflict) to EACH of the following sociological concepts:

• • culture & socialization;

• • social groups & formal organizations;

• • deviance;

• • stratification (class, race, gender, globalization)

You must also connect each application to a situation in your own life and discuss how the application of the theories may help you to understand/navigate your own situation.