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Using the theories of pat hill colling from the school of thought of feminist and gender theories as well as the theorist Talcott parsons from the school of thought of structural functionalism
In this paper, apply the ideas of at least two theorists from distinct schools of thought we discussed in class to a current social issue. You must specifically define the social issue you choose to discuss. For example, rather than discussing gender inequality, you could cover something more specific, like the gender wage gap. Cite at least one piece that describes the context for the social issue. This does not need to be a scholarly reference.
Briefly discuss the area of thought (eg critical theory, structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, etc) of the theorists you choose. Then review the theorists’ ideas, in general, before directly applying them to the social issue. Explain the concepts and how they apply to an analysis of/explanation for this issue. Repeat for the second theorist. Properly cite the textbook in a Reference Page. If you use outside sources to strengthen your argument about the theorist, be sure to cite them too.
If you would like to discuss two theorists from the same area of thought (eg critical theory, structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, etc.) you may include them to bolster your argument for one theorist, but in combination, they will only count toward one of the two required theorists.
The response papers should help to inform theories you may choose, but the final paper CANNOT include a portion that is copied and pasted from on the of the response papers.
The essay is required to be 8-10 pages with 12 pt times new roman font and double spaced. Margins must also be 1" on all sides. Some versions of Microsoft Word do not default to this setting, so make sure to check before submitting work.