Intersections of Social Institutions

This discussion addresses module outcomes 1 and 2. You have learned about the institutions of politics, education and religion. You have learned theories that examine how these institutions promote solidarity and stability in society even though they also contribute to inequality and dysfunction. Functionalists argue that the institutions interact and support each other in order to maintain social order. You will critically evaluate how these institutions interact and discuss whether this stability functions well or does harm to society.

1. Pick one topic that has been covered in class thus far from the following options: racism, deviance, poverty.
2. Apply one theory to a discussion of how this topic is supported in politics, education and religion.
3. Do these institutions support social solidarity on this topic, or do they promote social dysfunction? Use evidence from the module readings and viewings to support your answer.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings with

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. Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET. Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM ET.

Required Readings:

• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 15:
• . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 441-459).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 16:
• . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 467-486).OpenStax.
• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 17:
• . In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 495-512).OpenStax.
• Pew Research Center. (2019, October 3).
• . Washington, DC: Pew Research Center.

Required Viewings:

• Crash Course. (2017, October 23).
• . [Video 10:13] Crash Course.
• Crash Course. (2018, January 8).
• . [Video 11:06] Crash Course.
• Crash Course. (2018, January 22).
• . Video 11:27] Crash Course.
• Retro Report. (2018, November 28).
• . [Video 8:53] Retro Report with Quartz.