Practicing Public Sociology

Undergraduate students were required to perform a thorough sociological analysis of a contemporary social issue for this assignment. By answering a series of structured questions that lead them through the steps of sociological inquiry, from identifying the problem to suggesting solutions. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this assignment, students will be able to:

• Create a precise sociological research question and describe how it relates to modern society.

• Analyze academic research on the selected topic critically and summarize the main findings.

• To be able to apply sociological theories to explain the social issue at hand

• Provide theoretical and practical answers to the problem at the individual, institutional, and community levels.

• Present sociological analysis and arguments while showcasing your critical thinking and written communication abilities.

• Propose solutions at the individual, community, and societal/institutional levels