Analyzing Brokeback mountain Using the Sociological Theoretical Perspectives
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Analyze a movie using sociological theoretical perspectives.
This is a major assignment that is not due until near the end of the course. Use the
following outline to structure your paper. Each lettered item should take at least one well
developed paragraph to answer.
A. Introduction – Include a statement pertaining to the purpose of the paper. Write at least
1 paragraph answering the following questions:
1. From a sociological perspective, what is theory?
2. Why do sociologists use theoretical perspectives? Why are they considered a
tool in the sociological toolbox?
B. Structural Functionalism Summary
1. Identify the major theme and assumptions of structural functionalist theory. What
does it emphasize? Is it a macro or micro perspective?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
C. Structural Functionalism Application
1. Using the concepts of function/dysfunction or social institution/social structure from
Structural Functionalism, how would this perspective view the events of the movie
you are reviewing?
D. Symbolic Interaction Summary
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of symbolic interactionism? What does it
emphasize? Is it a macro or micro perspective?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
E. Symbolic Interaction Application
1. Using concepts from Symbolic Interaction, how would this perspective view the
events of the movie you are reviewing?
F. Conflict/Feminist Theory Summary
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of the perspective? What does it
emphasize? Is it a macro or micro perspective?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
G. Conflict/Feminist Theory Application
1. Using concepts from Conflict Theory, how would this perspective view the events of
the movie you are reviewing?
Select one more theory from the following to complete your paper.
H. Exchange Theory Summary
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of the perspective? What does it
emphasize?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
Analyzing a Movie Using the Sociological Theoretical Perspectives
75 Points
I. Exchange Theory Application
1. Using concepts from Exchange Theory, how would this perspective view the events
of the movie you are reviewing?
J. Systems Theory Summary
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of the perspective? What does it
emphasize?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
K. Systems Theory Application
1. Using concepts from Systems Theory, how would this perspective view the events of
the movie you are reviewing?
L. Dramaturgical Model Summary
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of the perspective? What does it
emphasize?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
M. Dramaturgical Model Application
1. Using concepts from the Dramaturgical Model, how would this perspective view the
events of the movie you are reviewing?
N. Family Life Course Development Framework
1. What is the major theme and assumptions of the perspective? What does it
emphasize?
2. Identify and define some major concepts of the perspective.
O. Family Life Course Development Framework Application
1. Using concepts from the Family Life Course Development Framework, how would
this perspective view the events of the movie you are reviewing?Other submission requirements:
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