Apply Durkheimian, Weberian, and Marxian theory described in Jogn R. Sutton’s Law/Society : Origins, Interactions, and Change book chapter 2, 3, and 4, analyze the events and relationships in the film Spotlight. In the paper, you must discuss all three theoretical perspectives demonstrating connections between the film and the theoretical foundations of sociology of law.
What’s must completed in the order: Follow all instructions. Especially, the ONLY cited source should be Sutton’s book chapter 2, 3, and 4 which describes Durkheimian, Weberian, and Marxian theory to analyze the sociology of law in the events and relationshipsthe events and relationships of the film Spotlight. DO NOT write and summarize any of the film plots AND theories, apply the theories in an organized fashion to the sociology of law aspects in the film.
Notes: You NEED to hace access to the book Law/Society : Origins, Interactions, and Change. 1st edition ISBN: 9780761987055 or 9781452264530. I attached some ppt of the theories you’ll use for better unserstanding.
Formats:
The papers must be typed, using APA 7th citation style.
Outline:
1. introduction with a thesis statement
2. topic sentences that express the main idea of each paragraph (that relate back to your argument in the thesis)
AND theoretical analysis of the characters, events, and interactions between individuals
3. conclusion
Grading Criteria:
Structure & Organization:
Your argument should then be supported by a series of well-structured paragraphs that guide the reader through a progression of ideas.
Coherence: there should be appropriate transitions between paragraphs, and your analysis should logically flow.
Writing:
a. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
b. Use active verbs.
c. You must cite sources (ex. if you are quoting Marx, provide the page number in Sutton where the quote is located).
d. Citation notes: You must cite the readings (last name page #) that you are referencing, i.e. (Sutton 74). You also do NOT need to cite the film when using quotes or paraphrasing the movie.
Analysis:
a. You must correctly apply ALL the theories.
b. The theories should not be applied as disconnected entities but used collectively to explain different aspects of the film; you must be able to explain how the theories relate to each other when explaining the film.
c. Apply the theories in an organized fashion instead of citing them randomly.
d. Only relevant details of the film should be described. You will use the theoretical material in the course to explain only select details.
Common Errors to Avoid:
1. Problem of writing a three-page plot description and analyzing the film in a couple of paragraphs. You are being graded on your analysis and critical thinking skills not the plot summary of the film.
2. Problem of describing the theories in much of the paper instead of using the theories to analyze the film. You should not have any paragraphs that summarize the theories. You need to simultaneously analyze the film while incorporating the theoretical perspectives.
3. Writing about the theories as disconnected entities instead of using them collectively to explain different aspects of the film. You must be able to explain how the theories relate to each other when analyzing the film.