Disciplinary Applications: SOCIOLOGY


Logical sequence in an Introduction

TASK: The following introductory paragraph contains 4 valid statements. There is, however, a problem of logical sequencing.

Q.  Can you reformulate the introduction? (S1 = Sentence 1)

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Title:
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Compare and contrast Marx and Weber
s concepts of class, and assess their relative merits and faults
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(S1)The most influential theoretical approaches on stratification are those developed by Karl Marx and Max Weber. (S2) Stratification is defined as structured inequalities between different groupings of people. (S3) Four basic systems of stratification can be distinguished: slavery, caste, estates and class. (S4) Marx and Weber have different concepts of class.
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Evaluating Sample Essay Introductions


TASK: Evaluate and compare
the following 4 Introductions to this assignment:

"Compare Durkheim and Meads theories of the internalisation of social control"

1. Morality is a system of rules of conduct.
2. Durkheim and Mead are two famous sociologists.
3.
To start with, we should first explain the meaning of the term "social control".
4. Both Durkheim and Mead have discussed the theory of the internalisation of social control.

 
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