Instructions: The Final Examination Is Comprised Of A Series

Instructionsthe Final Examination Is Comprised Of A Series Of 5 Short

The final examination is comprised of a series of 5 short answer questions. You are to only complete three questions of your choice. To gain maximum marks, please answer all parts of each of the three questions you have chosen. Each short answer is worth 33 1/3 points. Each response must be type-written in Time New Roman, font size 12 with 1.5 spacing.

The topic areas that the short answers will come from are: Social Stratification, Inequality & Poverty; Race & Ethnicity; Gender & Sexuality; Family; Religion. All questions must have an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The introductions must present a background to the topics under study. Each new question response must begin on a new page. The front page of the final paper must only include your name, ID number, course code & name, the name of the professor and the date the exam is to be turned in.

The pages of the final exam must also be numbered accordingly. You do not need a reference page for the final paper and you do not have to use any type of in-text citation. Staple all the pages before handing in the final paper. Final responses are to be handed to me as hard-copies in class on the day of the final scheduled exam. Except in extenuating circumstances outlined under university regulations, I will not accept any papers a second past the end of the final exam time!

Also, under no conditions will I accept soft copies, or soft copies of late papers. You are given the opportunity to complete an examination in a few days when you would have normally only been granted 2 hours to do so. It is up to you to ensure that you complete the responses before the exam time elapses so that if there are any technical issues, or other issues that may arise, they can be remedied by you in time. Using the question prompts below as your heading, please begin each question on a new page.

Paper For Above instruction

Discuss the concepts of social stratification and poverty, their definitions, and explore the arguments justifying inequality. Analyze why the United States exhibits higher and increasing levels of inequality compared to other countries, identifying the social, economic, and political factors contributing to this phenomenon. In your response, consider structural economic changes, policy decisions, and cultural factors that may influence income and wealth disparities. Provide examples and current data to support your arguments.

Examine the sociological distinctions between race and ethnicity, their meanings, and how these categories influence individual identities and societal structures. Define what race and ethnicity mean, outline their differences, and discuss the implications of racial and ethnic classifications, including the role of racism. Explore why racism persists in the United States and its impacts on social relationships, opportunities, and policy. Incorporate historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how race and ethnicity continue to shape social inequality.

Analyze the concepts of sex and gender, emphasizing their definitions and sociological significance. Explain the social construction of gender and how gender socialization occurs through family, education, media, and peer interactions. Discuss how sociologists interpret inequality related to sex and gender roles, considering issues such as gender stratification, disparities in employment, and representation. Use current research and examples to demonstrate the ongoing challenges related to gender inequality.

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