As outlined in the lectures, C. Wright Mills employs the ide

As outlined in the lectures, C. Wright Mills employs the idea of \’the sociological imagination\’ to argue that the discipline of sociology enables us to understand the relationship between personal experience and broader socially accepted norms. Select one of the questions from the essay question list. In your essay, make sure you reference the different types of sociological research that have been undertaken on the topic, noting both established studies in the area as well as recent work (published in the last 5 years). Also, take note of how relevant structural forces influence the social lives of individuals in ways that are beyond their direct control – and perhaps about which they are not significantly aware. Support your answer by making links between the existing sociological research you identify and the question you select. In approximately 1500 words, respond to your chosen question. When discussing your topic, you are advised to focus on an area of study or a sociological case rather than provide a broad or generic description. In your arguments, you need to address the significance of the topic that you have chosen, key concepts related to the topic and cite relevant literature. You will need to include at least 8 peer reviewed sources of two different types, but they may be the same or different ones than you had in your essay plan. The Course Textbook is NOT to be included as part of your literature review and references. Essay Questions – Choose ONE 1. Crime & Deviance: Durkheim proposed that crime and deviance brought people in a society together. Choose an activity or behaviour that might be considered more deviant or less deviant today than it has been in the past (., smoking, drink driving, abortion or same-sex marriage). Discuss the relevancy of Durkheim’s statement by using this behaviour or activity as an example. 2. Globalisation: COVID-19 has been labelled a ‘Global Pandemic.’ What kinds of change has this event had on globalisation? 3. Media: Choose a reality television show and discuss how your chosen show contributes to the discourse about race, gender or social class. 4. Education: Select one aspect of an Australian education policy and analyse how the policy relates to the relationship between education and social and/or economic benefits, referring to public or political debates around this policy. 5. Health: COVID-19 can be thought of as an event that reveals contemporary divisions in fundamental beliefs. Selecting a group who have opposed Australian government or challenged medical expert communication around the virus, examine what this tells us about shifts in faith in science and expertise. (. enlightenment principles). What might be the value in a sociological perspective in addressing this? Assessment Aims By completing this assessment task, you will be acquiring the skills and the ability to demonstrate your understanding of basic concepts of sociological thought, the relationship between society and the individual as well as the structural bases of inequality and social difference. You will also acquire the skills to critically discuss a chosen topic by integrating ideas from the course, relevant literature including course readings and other scholarly evidence from the discipline. Furthermore, you will develop skills to appropriately organize and structure an argument for an essay as well as employ the appropriate referencing and language conventions. Completing this assessment will help fulfil the following learning outcomes: CO1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of sociological thought CO2. demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between society and the individual CO3. demonstrate an understanding of the structural bases of inequality and social difference Assesment Criteria Your essay must have these components in the submission: Structure (20%) Applies appropriate structures (introduction, body, conclusion). Appropriate use of language conventions. Argument (60%) Demonstrates critical analysis skills through the ability to write consistent, critical and relevant arguments and form logical conclusions. Referencing (20%) Demonstrated understanding and use of relevant literature and referencing conventions.