Analytical paper for sociology in islam

1. Overall Goal

Write a critical sociological analysis of Islam using theories and concepts from the course.

This is not a summary paper. You must:

• Take a clear analytical position
• Use sociological theory to support that position
• Show how sociology helps us understand Islam, religion, power, modernity, secularism, and/or Orientalism

2. Length & Scope

• Target length: ~1,250 words
• Acceptable range: 1,1251,375 words
• Do not exceed 1,500 words
• Focus on one main argument, not multiple unrelated claims
• The thesis must be:
• Sociological (not theological or personal)
• Analytical (not descriptive or moral)
• Arguable (not obvious or neutral)
• Every section of the paper should support, refine, or complicate this thesis

3. Use of Readings (Critical Engagement Required)

• Minimum 10 scholarly sources total
• At least 6 must come from assigned course readings
• All sources must be academic (no blogs, news articles, or opinion pieces)
• ( Week 1 has a set of readings , week 2 has a set of readings, etc.) the paper may focus on one or more of the weeks if needed.

You should explicitly engage with:

• Classical sociological theory (e.g., Durkheim, Weber, Marx, secularization theory)
• Modern critiques (e.g., postcolonial theory, Orientalism, critiques of secularism)
• Concepts of power, knowledge, modernity, and religion

Avoid:

• Theology
• Personal belief statements
• Defending or attacking Islam normatively

8. Writing Style

• focus on analysis rather than description
• Keep sentences direct and well-structured; avoid unnecessary complexity or big words
• Use course concepts and theoretical terms where relevant, but do not overuse advanced language
• Avoid purely descriptive writing or moral judgments
• Do not use first person (I, we) unless it is analytically necessary
• make it sound like a first year student, no need to over do it or make it difficult to read

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