Introduction to Sociology: Essays

 

 

Please choose one essay.

The length is between 2,000-2,250 words.

Deadline: Friday 5 May 2006 (Week 25).

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1.      Assess three key approaches to social class in contemporary Britain.

2.      Critically examine the theories of gender relations in industrial societies.

3.      Explain the existence of ethnicity and ‘race’ in modern Britain.

4.       ‘Society is a social construct.’ Evaluate this statement.

5.      Investigate how far either organisations or markets are efficient and fair economic mechanisms

6.      In what ways is the family problematic in a capitalist society.

7.      Assess the significance of the welfare state in a market economy.

8.      ‘Consumption is classed, gendered and racialised.’ Explain this statement.

9.      ‘The media manipulate public opinion.’ Discuss this statement.

10.  Evaluate the different theoretical perspectives to health and social care in a modern society.