Functionalist Perspective in Application to Pathological Gambling
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Functionalist Perspective in Application to Pathological Gambling
Assignment: Sociological Perspectives
Sociological perspectives are theories used by sociologists to study society and social issues. Every interaction you experience can be examined through various sociological perspectives. Because sociological perspectives are theories, they do not necessarily represent “truth,” but rather, interpretations of how society operates and why social problems exist.
Use your sociological imagination to better understand the how and why of a social issue. You might find that one or more sociological perspectives fits the study of your chosen social issue.
For this assignment, you will write a journal entry about the sociological perspective that seems to “fit” the social issue you selected for this week’s Discussion. You might choose among functionalism, conflict theory, feminist theory, symbolic interactionism, and utilitarianism (also called rational choice theory or exchange theory).
Sociological Perspectives Guide
Functionalism, conflict theory, feminist theory, symbolic interactionism, and utilitarianism (also called rational choice theory or exchange theory) are sociological perspectives that one might use when studying human interactions in society.
The purpose of this guide is to help you determine which theory or theories best align with the social issue that interests you. Below each theory is an example of what you might do in real life using that perspective. Please note which examples interest you the most. You can select just one or all of them. This is an opportunity to practice applying the theories, so this guide will not be graded. Use the guide as a space to “try out” fitting different theories and examples together. Download the guide below or copy and paste your choices into a document, which you will revisit in Week 6.
What Is Your Sociological Perspective?
Functionalism (click to expand/reduce)
Conflict Theory (click to expand/reduce)
Feminist Theory (click to expand/reduce)
Symbolic Interactionism Theory (click to expand/reduce)
Rational Choice (Exchange) Theory (click to expand/reduce)
For your Journal entry:
Briefly describe the social issue you selected in this week’s discussion.
Using the “What is Your Sociological Perspective?” Guide, explain how your chosen social issue “fits” with the sociological perspective(s) you selected (functionalism, conflict theory, feminist theory, symbolic interactionism, and utilitarianism [also called rational choice theory or exchange theory]).
Note that more than one sociological perspective can “fit” with a social issue.
Write at least 300 words.
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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