Sexual Coercion: Analyze the different types of sexual coercion including causes effects and treatments
The Written Portion of the Assignment: • Sources: You are expected to use three different sources in completing this assignment. 1. One sociological journal article from a reputable academic source published within the last 10 years should and a minimum of 3 pages should be selected as the basis of your critical analysis. This article should be submitted with your paper and referenced in APA format in your written work and reference page. 2. The text book (or another sociological source) should be applied and referenced to support the sociological concepts or theories you apply to your research question. 3. A current article from the popular media (newspaper, magazine, or internet) published within the last year that discusses current sociological trends should be applied and referenced in support of your research question. **The sociological journal article and current article from popular media must be accessible through a working link or URL** Guidelines: The expected page length for your paper is 4-5 pages. In those pages you must do the following: 1. Summary of Article (1-2 pages or 275-500 words) • Using your academic, peer reviewed journal article, which addresses your research question, begin your summary with a brief introduction. Then, address the following questions in your own words: What was the purpose of the article? How does the author situate their research in the context of others who have written about this topic? What is the author arguing? What are the main points of the author’s argument? This may involve going beyond the stated facts and seeing the whole picture or thesis. 2. Critical Analysis of Article (1-2 pages or 275-500 words) Address the following sections: • Evidence. Analyzing an article involves looking at the nature of the evidence. The evidence used may be scientific/scholarly (refer to your textbook or lecture notes for guidance here) or non-scientific/anecdotal (refer to your textbook or lecture notes). Make sure that you clearly state and describe the evidence being used to make the author’s argument. • Point of View/Perspective. All social scientists have a point of view or perspective. It may be stated explicitly or it may be implied by their argument. One way to identify their point of view or perspective is to consider the following: What is their level of analysis (e.g. macro/micro)? What theoretical approach has the author taken (e.g. socialconflict, structural-functionalist, symbolic-interactionist)? Keep in mind that a point of view/perspective is not the same as a hypothesis or a thesis. Nor is it the same as a bias, which implies looking at an event solely from one point of view. All perspectives have their shortcomings; they allow us to ‘see’ certain aspects of social life whilst being ‘blind’ to others. • Strengths and Weaknesses. Consider the research methodology used and its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Was any empirical evidence presented; was it collected by the author or other social scientists; did it adequately support the author’s conclusions? Consider the author’s assumptions, was it reasonable? Consider the author’s bias, point of view, or theoretical perspective; was it fair and reasonably objective; did it adequately explain the research question? Be sure to clearly describe both the strengths and weaknesses of your article. Did the article succeed in achieving its overall purpose or add to the body of knowledge for this particular issue? • Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or why not? Here is your chance to give your point of view on this research question. Be sure to clearly describe your point of view and your reasons for that position. 3. Sociological Concepts/Theory and Social Issues/Trends (1-2 pages or 275-500 words) • You are expected to demonstrate your understanding of the broader issues represented by your research question and article. Broader issues include sociology of sexuality concepts and theories discussed in the text and throughout the course; social trends and current events within Canada or the global community that apply to your topic. You will begin this by: a. Applying a sociological theory – Select one of the major sociology of sexuality theories that apply to your research question. Clearly define, explain, and apply this theory to your article and the research question. b. Discuss social trends and current events within Canada or the global community that apply to your research question. Here you will integrate the current article from popular media (be sure to provide enough content here by summarizing the article and explaining how it ties into your journal article and broader social issue). Numbers 1, 2 and 3 should appear as subheadings in your paper. You may or may not include and introduction and conclusion.
