importance of norms, sanctions, status, roles, culture and subculture to society and your life personally
Please answer three (3) of the questions in the form of complete essays. Be specific and explain your answers in detail. 1. There are several fundamental Sociological concepts that are said to be the things that hold our society together and form the basis of our society. Explain in detail the importance of norms, sanctions, status, roles, culture and subculture to society and your life personally. Also, discuss the significance of the five major social institutions and the functions they serve showing how they specifically relate to you, your family and the social world around you. 2. Sociologists believe that “we are what we are taught to be” through the process of socialization. Explain in detail what we mean by socialization, the Symbolic Interactionist perspective (Cooley and George Herbert Mead), the agents of socialization and the different types of socialization. [unique_solution]Show how these concepts and theories directly influence and affect your life. Also, discuss which concepts you believe are most important to understanding the socialization process and why you personally are what we taught you to be. 4. Understanding how people work in organizations is an important part of society. Explain how Max Weber helps you to personally understand power, authority and bureaucracy. Also explain the dysfunctions of bureaucracy and their relationship to these characteristics of bureaucracy. How have you been personally affected by these characteristics and dysfunctions of bureaucracy. Use examples from your work experience or experiences with other types of organizations. Follow this format for your exam: Typed in 12 point Arial font One inch margins (top, bottom, left and right) Double-spaced Number your essays Minimum of 12 pages total for all 3 essays combined Minimum effort gets a minimum grade, while a more maximum effort gets a more maximum grade. Feel free to exceed the minimum number of pages!!! The term essay DOES NOT specifically mean a 5 paragraph essay, it simply refers to the fact that you will write out your answers to the questions Your name and date at the top of the first page Save your document in Microsoft Word only!!! Title your document LastName.docx (for example: JSmith.docx) Enter the exam into Blackboard You do not need to use any outside sources, however if you use outside sources such as the text you will need to use APA format. There is no need to cite the class lessons.yesterday