Introduction: Briefly introduce the concepts of race, gender, and sexuality. Provide a concise overview of their sociological significance and how they intersect.
Case Study: Choose a recent event, social movement, or cultural phenomenon that highlights issues related to race, gender, and sexuality. Provide a summary of this case, including key facts and contexts.
Engage with EACH of the Sociological Paradigms:
Structural Functionalism: Explain how a structural functionalist would interpret the roles and relationships of race, gender, and sexuality in maintaining social order. What functions do these social categories serve in society?
Conflict Theory: Discuss how a conflict theorist would analyze power relations and inequalities related to race, gender, and sexuality in your chosen case. Focus on issues of dominance, resistance, and social change.
Symbolic Interactionism: Describe how a symbolic interactionist might understand the meanings and social interactions associated with race, gender, and sexuality in your selected context. Consider the impact of labels, identities, and social interactions.
Personal Reflection: Reflect on how these sociological paradigms help you understand the complexities of race, gender, and sexuality. Which paradigm do you find most insightful and why
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