Applying Major Sociological Perspectives to a Contemporary Issue in Society (introduction to Sociology)

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Discipline: Sociology
  • Recognize the major theoretical perspectives in Sociology
  • Critically evaluate at least three major Sociological perspectives
  • Demonstrate the application of Sociological theory to contemporary issues
  • Critically analyse a contemporary issue in society, applying at least two Sociological perspectives


1. Introduction – outline the main ideas of your work

2. Explain and critically evaluate Marxism, Functionalism and Feminism. Explain each sociological concept, consider how the theory views society and what are the key ideas of each theory. Then evaluate the theories by considering the merits and criticisms of the different sociological theories. 

3. Identify and critically analyse a contemporary issue in society.  choose one of your own. Introduce the current issue and then analyse how it affects people in society ;
  1. Climate Change/Destruction of Nature 48.8%
  2. Large Scale Conflict/War 38.9%
  3. Inequality (income, discrimination) 30.8%
  4. Poverty 29.2%
  5. Religious Conflicts 23.9%
  6. Government Accountability/Corruption 22.7%
  7. Food and Water Security 18.2 %
  8. Lack of Education 15.9%
  9. Safety/Security/Wellbeing 14.1. %
  10. Lack of economic opportunity and unemployment 12.1%


4. Apply two sociological perspectives to your chosen contemporary issue. How would that perspective explain the issue? How would they suggest the issue is resolved/improved/addressed? 

5. Conclude your work – pull the main ideas together.

Please make sure you:
• Use Arial font size 12 and double-line spacing – add your word count at the end
• Proofread your work for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
• Referenced correctly, using Harvard referencing, with both in-text citations and a comprehensive reference list after the conclusion

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