4 essays, 200 words each APA Format

*****ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL IN APA FORMAT, EACH ESSAY MUST HAVE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL QUOTES AND REFERENCES *******************

Introductory Sociology 

Question 1

The structural-functional analysis of culture rests in the concepts of idealism, which places values at the center of culture. Briefly describe an example of this analysis that you can find. Does this cultural pattern help society to operate as a whole? If it does not, explain why, or explain why it belongs in a different analysis (social-conflict; sociobiology).  200 Words

Question 2

Compare values and norms to ideal culture and real culture. What examples can you identify that represent a significant difference between an ideal culture and a real culture? 200 Words

Question 3

Examine the article titled “U.S. Troops Train for Both Combat and Conversation” in your textbook. How does this example relate to cultural relativism in the War on Terror? If you were to take a trip, how might you use cultural relativism to adhere to the norms of that society? 200 Words

Question 4

With our ever-increasing global economy and ability to communicate across the world in real time, how does a global perspective help when examining elements of culture? 200 Words

Reference

Macionis, J. J. (2011). Society: The basics (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.