This discussion is based on chapter 1 –
Your task – use the link below to read article:
Coronavirus is exacerbating economic inequality in the US
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/23/coronavirus-is-exacerbating-economic-inequality-in-the-us.html
After reading the article discuss the following 3 prompts
1.You have reviewed 3 main theories of society. In your own words discuss how each theory describes society. Which theory made most sense to you to understand inequalities reinforced by the pandemic – explain why?. ( 10 points)
2. What do you understand by the concept of sociological imagination. How can this concept help us understand income inequality? (5 points)
3. What are structural inequalities discussed in the article ? (5 points)
To address this prompts:
- First discuss the main assumptions (focus) of the 3 theories- Chapter 1 section 1.3 provides all information. You may also watch video on theoretical perspective posted on CANVAS – after your have discuss 3 theories of society – pick one theory useful in understanding inequality. Please note that this prompt carried 10 points, thus the three theories should be discussed in some details.
- Discuss the concept of sociological imagination. This concept talks about role of social context. Use this concept to discuss various factors related to pandemic that have impacted inequality.
- Prompt 3 – use the article to answer this prompt.