SOC 262 University of Phoenix Social Inequalities Report

SOC/262 v7Week 2 Inequalities Report
Complete the tables in Parts 1, 2, and 3 for your inequalities report in 525 to 700 total words.
Part 1: Micro-Level Social Inequalities
Complete the table below to identify the 2 social inequalities most relevant to you at a micro-level. In
Column 1, list 2 social inequalities from the list below that are present in your community:
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Economic inequality
Racial and ethnic inequality
Gender inequality
Sexuality and inequality
Aging and inequality
In Column 2, explain how you define each of the social inequalities you selected.
Social Inequality
Interpretation of Definition of Social Inequality
Part 2: Effects of Social Inequality on the Community
Complete the table below to describe the effects of social inequalities at a micro-level. In Column 1, list
the social inequalities you selected in Part 1 of this report. In Column 2, describe the effect of this
inequality on your community. Respond to the following questions in your description and include
examples and details:
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Do others recognize the social inequality as a real issue and a problem in your community?
Where and how does the inequality appear in the community? Is it widespread or limited to
certain areas? Give examples.
Who within the community is negatively affected by the inequality? Who might benefit from the
inequality? Consider individuals, organizations, businesses, etc.
Social Inequality
Effect of Social Inequality on the Community
Part 3: Sociological Theories and Rationale for Selection
Complete the table below to show the relationship between the social inequalities you selected and
sociological theories to consider when solving social problems. Follow the instructions to complete this:
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In Column 1, list each of the 2 social inequalities you selected in Part 1 of this report.
In Column 2, identify and define, in your own words, a sociological theory that could help others
understand each social inequality and consider potential solutions for it.
In Column 3, summarize why the sociological theories you selected are appropriate to use when
examining and solving the social inequality you selected.
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Inequalities Report
SOC/262 v7
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Social Inequality
Related Sociological Theory
Reasons to Use this Sociological Theory
with this Social Inequality
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