Conduct a sociological analysis, using the guidelines below. You may choose any book, but it should be middle grade or higher to ensure there is enough content for you to analyze. Read your selection, looking for connections to anything you have learned in sociology. It might be helpful to take notes or flag passages as you read, making sure you can answer the following questions before you commit to your choice of book.
INSTRUCTIONS/REQUIRED CONTENT (followed by point values for each item):
Write an introductory paragraph introducing your book and why you chose it for this analysis. (10 points)
Choose a sociological theory and use it to discuss the main point of your book. (10 points)
How has socialization impacted the main people or groups depicted in the book? (10 points)
What role, if any, does social stratification play in the book? It might be helpful to think about the ascribed and achieved statuses of the main characters and
how their story might have been different if their statuses had been different.(10 points)
What other sociological concepts are present in the book? You can choose anything we have covered, using your textbook, slides, discussions, notes, etc., to
guide you. The possibilities are endless – show me what you have learned in this class that is not already covered in these instructions. To receive full credit
for this section, discuss several concepts, incorporating details from the book to support your analysis. (40 points)
In thinking about how we are constantly being socialized, what has this book taught you about yourself and/or society? (10 points)
If you were to recommend this book, who would you recommend it to? Explain your answer. (5 points)
Be sure to cite the book as a source, as well as your textbook, and follow the instructions below. If you use any other sources (optional), cite them also. (5 points)
