***The social problem that has been selected is CYBER-BULLYING***
OVERVIEW: The project for this course is the creation of a proposal to the potential funder, the Department of Health and Human Services.
PROMPT: You will address the critical elements listed below which represent the first three sections of your final project. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. INTRODUCTION: In this section, you will summarize your proposal. Explain the contemporary social problem that you selected and discuss the relevance for
today’s society on a local scale. How does the issue present itself in the United States or in your local community?
II. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Determine the most influential social variables and determinants leading to the social problem and justify your selections with
research.
A. Explain the social variables and determinants influencing the development of the social problem on a local level.
B. Explain the social variables and determinants influencing the development of the social problem on a global level.
C. Describe the differences and similarities are seen between local and international influences of these social variables and determinants. Provide
specific examples.
III. APPROACH: In this section, you will sift through your personal biases, with the aim of limiting such biases in your later analysis.
A. Describe how people generally tend to talk about this social problem and how these approaches are problematic, supporting with resources. What
stereotypes, biases, and assumptions are at play?
B. Identify and reflect on your own biases and assumptions around the issue and how these may affect your analysis of the issue. Everyone has certain
preconceived notions about social issues. What are yours, and how might they influence your analysis and interpretation?
C. Explain how you will use sociological theory to limit your biases when you analyze the social problem. How can the theory help you limit your
biases? Provide a specific example.
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