Prompt:
– Use conflict theory (Marx, conflict) and pick a second theory (strain or labeling) and apply them to explain the situation in the textbook, Code of the Street. *Make sure to talk about concepts like instrumentalism and false class consciousness.*
Explain the theories in-depth, and apply specific examples from the text. You will need to cite one additional academic reference (journal article, book, book chapter, or government report).
Requirements:
– 3-5 pages double space
– Reference the text
– One academic reference
– Works cited page in MLA format
– Reference the textbook, Code of the Street. You can access notes summarizing the textbook online if you are not able to access the textbook.
Intro: Is the issue introduced and framed? Are the theories introduced? Is there a thesis? (20%)
Body: Are the theories explained in-depth? Are specific examples and details from the text used? (70%)
Writing: Does the paper have a logical flow? Are there grammatical and spelling errors? (5%)
References: Is the text cited in-text and references section? Is it in APA? (5%)
Overall: This part is a subjective synthesis of all the above parts.
