Segment: 9:37-15:07
After viewing the clip, write an essay answering the following questions:
a) What is the core phenomenon being discussed in the video?
b) What does the phenomenon tell us about societal expectations regarding the family, i.e. the role of the family within society?
c) How might the phenomenon impact individuals and society at large?
Rubric
Use of Sociological Concepts: The purpose of this assignment is to see how well you can apply sociological concepts to a specific social phenomenon. As you write your response, be sure to apply as many relevant sociological concepts you’ve learned from the textbook so far. Whenever you use a concept, please put it in bold font, define it, and apply it appropriately to the subject of your analysis.
Analytical Writing: While there is no one right answer to these questions, students will be expected to go beyond their personal opinion and experiences and analyze the video from a sociological stance. This means considering how sociologists would analyze the topic and what the broader impacts are for society.
Citations: You are to draw on both course materials and outside sources in your analysis to support your claims. Students are to cite at least four sources including the course text. When citing the textbook, you only have to provide the page numbers (though be sure to point out the information is coming from the textbook). When citing outside sources you are to use ASA-style citations. For assistance with in-text citations and reference page formatting in ASA visit https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/asa_style/in_text_citation_references.html (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
Clarity of Writing: Students are expected to proofread their papers for spelling and grammatical errors. Additionally, writing should be clear, concise, and well-organized.
Formatting: Responses should be 3-5 double-spaced pages, including an ASA-style reference page. Students are to use 12-pt, Times New Roman font.
Note on plagiarismAlways cite where you got information. Plagiarism includes both instances where students quote a source word for word without citing and instances where students paraphrase information from a source without citing. So cite in BOTH cases. Be sure when citing a website to include the URL on the reference page.
Suggested Outline
Step 1. Introduction: Briefly summarize the video and introduce the key social phenomenon depicted in the video.
Step 2: Answering Question 1: Discuss the social phenomenon in greater depth. Draw on the video and also on other sources. Do not just say the phenomenon is in the video but point to specific examples from the video.
Step 3: Answering Question 2: Drawing on the textbook, discuss how the phenomenon is related to the topic in the module. Be sure to discuss what the specific phenomenon depicted in the video is telling us about the overall topic. Focus on identifying parallels between what is discussed in the textbook and what is depicted in the video.
Step 4: Answering Question 3: Explain the social implications and societal consequences (positive or negative) of the social phenomenon. Consider implications on multiples levels social structures and institutions, interpersonal relations and power, and individual being and outcomes. Outside resources may be really good for thinking about the impact of the phenomenon.
Step 5: Conclusion: Sum up the key points in your paper.
