3-4 page essay exploring the relevance of two social theorists we have covered in class to a contemporary social issue { Jame S. Coleman “Human Capital and Social Institutions”, and Michael Hechter “The Emergence of Cooperative Social Institutions”}. The goal is to show your familiarity with the theorists, your ability to relate their ideas to the current world, and your skill at effective written communication of theoretical ideas. In this essay you should strive to indicate mastery of some of the core ideas of the theorists you have chosen. Part of the essay will be a detailed description of one or more concepts from each theorists. The remainder of the essay will involve discussing how these concepts help us to better understand a contemporary social issue.
While quotes are allowed, it is important that you be able to communicate the authors ideas in your own words. This is a short essay so stay focused on the core elements of the assignment and be efficient. For this essay i will assign the contemporary issue i want you to relate your concepts to. I would like the essay to focus on the Student Strikes that are happening around the world. Here is an example of the coverage https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/03/youth-climate-strike-kids-save-the-world/ The paper is to be 3-4 pages in 12 pt. type with 1 inch margins. No title page is required. Papers must be submitted as hard copies, not emails.
