Reflecting on Sociology Blog.
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Summary: Begin your reflection by providing a concise one-paragraph summary of the blog post’s topic. Mention the key points and arguments presented by the author so that your reader has a clear understanding of the theme.
Connection to Lecture Materials: Discuss how the information in the blog post aligns with or contradicts the concepts and theories you have learned in your sociology class. Identify the major theoretical perspective from which the author appears to be writing, whether it is Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, or Symbolic Interactionism. Explain whether this perspective is consistent with what you have learned in class, and discuss how a different theoretical perspective might interpret the same topic differently.
Sociological Imagination and Personal Connection: Apply your sociological imagination to relate the ideas from the blog post to your own experiences or observations. Describe how the social patterns or issues discussed in the blog post are connected to your everyday life. Share your perspective and experiences, and explain whether you agree or disagree with the author’s viewpoint. If your experiences differ, discuss why they might be different.
Offer Solutions for Change: If the blog post addresses a social issue or problem, suggest potential solutions for change based on what you have learned in your sociology class. How can the concepts and theories discussed in class be applied to address the issue? Offer practical suggestions or ideas for addressing the social problem and improving the situation.
Critical Evaluation: Finally, critically evaluate the blog post. Are there any important aspects or perspectives that the author may have overlooked? Are there alternative viewpoints that should be considered? Discuss any limitations or biases you identify in the blog post and how these might impact the overall analysis.
Following this structure, you can provide a thoughtful and well-structured reflection on the blog post, incorporating your sociological knowledge and personal experiences.
QUESTION
Description
- Read a blog post on Contexts: Sociology for the Public
- Then, write a 1-2 page reflection on the blog. Include the following:
- Write a one paragraph summary of the blog topic (so I know the general theme)
- Connect the blog post to lecture materials i.e. Is the information consistent with what you’ve learned in class? How/how not? Identify the major theoretical perspective the author is writing from (Structural Functional, Conflict, or Symbolic Interactionist). What might a different theoretical perspective argue?
- Use your sociological imagination to apply the ideas to your own experiences. That is, tell me how the social pattern you’ve learned about is connected to your everyday life and offer a solution for change. Some questions you may consider (but don’t have to): Do you agree/disagree? Why? Do you have a similar or different experience? Who may be different? Why? Is there something the author did not consider that is important to the matter?