Assignment Two: Culture, social justice, and societal change
This is the original assaigment details, I received a zero because they said I was missing question 3 and 4, So if you could just had to what was written,
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Context: A very large number of culture wars have been waged in this society over the last hundred years, many are still going on. Recent and ongoing culture
wars have arisen around social issues such as police violence, control of the internet, access to health care, transgender rights, environment, and
sustainability, and more. An essential element of how sociologists define culture wars is that mainstream cultural values are challenged. Examples of culture
wars being waged today in which opposing sides are becoming increasingly polarized include: wearing masks, remote versus in-person schooling, and voting
rights. Opposing sides are positioned around American cultural values of individual choice and personal freedom versus support for the public good and the
role of government.
Some, not all, culture wars also involve issues of social justice. This essay asks you to identify and discuss one example of a social justice issue that evolved
into a culture war. Select one of the social issues below and address each bulleted point as you complete this second essay assignment.
Essay #2: Identify one current or recent culture war that has arisen from your general topic. In a well-developed essay, address each of the questions below.
(1) How does your issue meet the definition of a culture war? (Use Ferris & Stein for your definition and be sure to explain which cultural value(s) and norms
are contested?
(2) What specific group or groups are most impacted by this issue and how are they impacted? (Remember to clarify how sociologists define groups and that
groups can be affected directly, indirectly or in both ways. Here you are offering a micro level assessment.)
(3) In what way(s) does this issue divide or unite different groups in the general society? (Here you are offering a macro level assessment.)
(4) What do you see as a probable outcome of this culture war? (Hint-consider the extent to which core cultural values are affected.) Explain why you take
this position. (Be sure to account for the points you have made in your essay as you formulate your conclusion.)
