Posted: January 31st, 2023
Short tragic life of Robert peace
Write an essay responding to some of the key questions which we have been discussing in class as represented in the video or book. The goals of this assignment include demonstrating your ability to understand the impact of socialization and related ideas and to analyze them using theory and concepts from the class. However, because this is a response paper/critique, an important aspect of the paper is your own reaction to the material. Are there ways you can relate it to your personal life? This is not a book report. Instructions: RESPONSE PAPER GUIDELINES FOR THE SHORT AND TRAGIC LIFE OF ROBERT PEACE GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Length: A minimum of three full pages (double spaced, standard margins and font). The purpose of this paper is to observe patterns and characteristics of the Peace family and relate these structural patterns to broader social and cultural patterns. As you write your introduction, the body of your essay and your conclusion think about the following: Social location Culture Socialization Racism, discrimination, prejudice and institutional racism The social construction of reality Social class Theories of deviance and social control *You may find it helpful to analyze Peace's situation, choices and experiences through one or more of the three theories of sociology (Functional, Conflict or Symbolic Interaction). Evaluation: Grading of your written work will be based on the following criteria: knowledge and understanding of class discussions and texts with a sense of relationship between ideas with application of how it relates to real life. To do this, you must demonstrate that you have thought carefully about the material and have developed at some depth ideas that reflect the material and your thoughts about it supported by the text, class lectures and discussion, video and personal experiences. The response paper also demonstrates the ability to think critically about the social world and your own positions within it.