Making Sense of Society
Introduction: (100-150 words)
Research the family history of a significant famous person. Examine this person’s experience of TWO of the following themes:
Migration and Globalisation
Gender and/or Sexuality
Race/Ethnicity
Family
Social inequalities
An example of two themes (gender and social Inequalities) can be used as a guide for your essay below. The concept of gender and social inequalities will be discussed highlighting main ideas / key points will be considered/ discussed in the famous person’s history in this essay. Introduce to the reader what your essay will be about (e.g. gender and inequalities in the famous person’s family history), discuss why this specific concept was chosen (e.g. ongoing inequalities) and how you will discuss this (e.g. using key theorists like Parson). Weave into your writing examples from the person’s life that link to your discussion of the themes as well as a discussion of the ways in which structure and agency have been influential in this person’s life.
Body of essay : (1200 words)
You can customise according to their thought process and ideology. Some suggested are:
Meaning/ Definitions of gender and inequalities
Gender – Socially constructed
Gender socialization
Some theorist view on gender and inequalities
Masculinity, femininity and their accepted social characteristics
Creation of gender identity in society
Gender inequalities
Views on theories of gender and Inequalities
Gender roles in past and contemporary society
Discrimination based on gender
Laws and its impacts
Conclusion: (100-150 words)
A summary of the whole concept discussed in gender inequalities and the significance of these in the famous person’s life.
You can go through some views on future challenges/impacts in this concept or related discussions. Maximum 7-8 sentences are ideal.
References :
References – list all references given in text citation by using proper Harvard reference system
Use a range of resources including books, journals, articles, online resources etc.
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