Assignment 1

Theories in Sociology

Assignment Overview

This writing assignment explores different facets of the sociological perspective and allows you to understand different theoretical approaches in sociology.

Deliverables

A one-to-two page (250-500 word) paper

Step 1 Write an essay response to the following question.

Different sociological theories can have various explanations for the same phenomenon.

Consider crime rates in the US. Try to think how three sociological theories—symbolic interactionism, functionalist theory and conflict theory—would explain the kind, distribution, or changing crime rates in the US.

In your response, make sure you have an introduction, one paragraph per theory, and a conclusion.

Step 2 Save and submit your assignment.

When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place, and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.  but please include the outside source and references as well please. just 1 page paper at least 270 words