The course is Sociology of Families
Goal of the Assignment: This paper is designed to have you reflect upon your experiences in this course and to apply that knowledge.
Formatting: The paper must be edited, proofread, and typed in the following format: it should be doubled-spaced (not 1.5 spaced), written in Times New
Roman, with 12 point font and 1 inch margins. You should include page numbers and the paper should be 3-5 pages in length. Please do not exceed 7 pages.
No cover page is required. To receive full credit on this assignment, you should refer to information from the course readings, videos, etc. You are also
welcome to use sources outside of the assigned materials, though this is NOT required. If you do use outside sources, please include citations in the text and
a reference page at the end of the document. The reference page does NOT count towards the 3-5 pages. Choose the citation style (APA, MLA, etc.) you
prefer and use it consistently throughout the paper. Your paper will be graded on following the formatting guidelines and the quality of your responses to the
questions below. Complete and upload the paper to Assignment 2, under Module 6, on Blackboard BEFORE the deadline. No late assignments will be
accepted. This assignment will count as 10% of your final grade.
Address the following questions:
- How has this class changed or reinforced your views regarding the family? Please be as specific as possible. In answering this question, please discuss
your views before class and how your views have been changed or reinforced by the course material. For example, if you thought cohabitation was a good
idea prior to class and have now changed your mind, tell me what readings and information changed your mind.
2a. What are the 2-3 most pressing issue for American families today? What issue(s) do you think will be most important in the future and why? Be sure to
use information from the course readings to support your answer.
2b. Considering the issue(s) you discussed in the previous question regarding the future, how do you think society should address it? - What utility, if any, do you see this class having in your life (either now or in the future)?