Sociological Foundational Dilemmas Paper

November 26, 2022

Sociological Foundational Dilemmas Paper

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Sociological Foundational Dilemmas Paper

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Sociological, Foundational, Dilemmas, Paper

One of the foundational dilemmas in sociology is the tension between the competing roles of individual agency (free will) and social structure (society) in human life. Some people argue that human beings always have free will, or the ability to direct their lives using individual choices.

Others argue that who we are as people is fundamentally shaped by social experience, and even our sense of what “choices” we can make are determined by our social position and circumstances. In this view, “free will” is often framed as an “illusion.” Sociology, of course, offers a more nuanced perspective on how human beings function in everyday life, and posit that individuals live in complicated social locations formed simultaneously by individual agency and social constraint.

This issue of “agency versus constraint” is particularly salient in the sociological study of human sexuality. Using at least FOUR of the readings assigned for class thus far:

Explain how both “freedom” and “constraint” characterize:
Sexual behavior
Sexual desire
Sexual identity
In your conclusion to this essay examination, explain how the dual concepts of “sexual agency”/“sexual constraint” can be BOTH useful and limiting in sociological analysis of sexuality.

Available Resources

For this assignment, students are required to reference 4 separate course readings in the text of their essays. Videos watched for class may be used as additional sources, but will NOT replace course readings for the four required references. Note that since our readings are all from a single edited volume, be sure to cite the author of each reading individually, rather than the volume editors.

References: 4 course readings
In-text citations and References section in APA format
12-point font, Times New Roman
1” margins throughout
Minimum length = 5 pages (i.e. at least 4.5 pages, with the 5th page being at least to the half-way point of the page); Maximum length = 6 full pages
Page numbers on ALL pages

Course Readings

Christina, “Are We Having Sex Now, or What?” pp. 5-8 [SEX]
Davis, “Bringing Intersexy Back? Intersexuals and Sexual Satisfaction,” pp. 11-21 [SEX]
Tobin, “The Perils and Pleasures of Sex for Trans People,” pp. 22-28 [SEX]
Ward, “Straight Dude Seeks Same: Mapping the Relationship between Sexual Identities, Practices, and Cultures,” pp. 29-35 [SEX]
Greenberg, “Gay by Choice? The Science of Sexual Identity,” pp. 36-41 [SEX]
Rupp and Taylor, “Straight Girls Kissing,” pp. 43-47 [SEX]
Bullough, “Alfred Kinsey and the Kinsey Report,” pp. 54-60 [SEX]
Jungels and Gorman, “Large Scale Sex: Methods, Challenges, and Findings of Nationally Representative Sex Research,” pp. 61-70 [SEX]
Brandt, “Racism and Research: The Case of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study,” pp. 73-84 [SEX]
Donnelly, Burgess, and Simonds, “Sexuality and Social Theorizing,” pp. 88-99 [SEX]
Sanders, “Sexing Up the Subject: Methodological Nuances in Researching the Female Sex Industry,” pp. 100-107 [SEX] 2

Videos

“The American Experience: Kinsey” (90 minutes)
“Me, My Sex, and I: Disorders of Sexual Development” (50 minutes)

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Sociological Foundational Dilemmas Paper

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Excellent Quality

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Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.