You have been nominated as a candidate for a leadership position on your citys council. The selection committee has asked you to present your thoughts on local social issues at an upcoming community meeting. They have provided a list of social challenges and have asked candidates to talk about their perspectives.
To prepare to talk with the council, take the following steps:
Select 1 sociological theory that best reflects your view on the social issues listed. You will use this theory as you discuss the social issues in your community.
Select 2 topics below:
1 social problem related to health or education in your community
1 social problem related to crime and social justice in your community
1 social problem associated with a type of inequality in your community: economic, age, race/ethnicity, gender, or sexual inequality
For each topic you select, do the following:
Identify the topic you selected and summarize why it represents a social problem in your community.
Identify the sociological theory you selected and discuss how you would apply that theory to a proposed solution for each problem.
Select 1 format for your remarks:
A written speech of 700 to 1050 words that addresses your selected topics and responses
