SOC505-TOPIC 8 BENCHMARK

Select three problems that affect today’s family in the United States. Citing three to five scholarly sources, in an essay of 1,000-1,250 words, answer each prompt below for each of the three problems you selected:

1. Analyze the selected problem and how it affects families.
2. Speculate on the future direction of the selected problem. Explain why you believe the problem will get better or worse.
3. How are families dealing with the selected problem affected by aspects of society (religion, politics, work, school, etc.)?

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.