Assignment 08 SO115Essentials of Sociology

Assignment 08
SO115Essentials of Sociology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy ofyour answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated answer in complete sentences and be sure to usecorrect English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the Assignment Formatpage for specific format requirements.
Respond to this topic using a five-paragraph format. The lead paragraph should state your position on the topic and preview the points you intend to address. Paragraphs 2 3 and 4 are your body paragraphs. Each should address one of the three key points or topics you want to discuss and evaluate. The final paragraph should restate your thesis and review the points youve made in the body paragraphs.
TOPIC: Utilizing information provided by your text regarding the three theoretical positions (structural-functionalism conflict theory and the symbolic-interactionist perspective) on the sociology of religion write an essay following the instructions above. First summarize each of the three perspectives. Then compare and contrast the basic underlying assumptions of each position.
Note: There is no absolute right answer to this essay. Its up to you to apply your critical thinking to the authors argument. Its up to you to decide whether or not the author of the essay has successfully supported her thesis.
Grading Rubric
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