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1. Wk 1 Discussion – Explaining Society with Sociological Theories [due
Wk 1 Discussion – Explaining Society with Sociological Theories [due Thurs]Due date:
10/11/22, 2:59 AMPost a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full
participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty
member. Due Thursday Take a moment and call to mind some of the groups to which you
…Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This
includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Due Thursday
Take a moment and call to mind some of the groups to which you …Show moreWk 1 –
Summative Assessment: Theories of Social Problems Presentation [due Mon]Due date:
10/11/22, 2:59 AMWk Take a moment and call to mind some of the groups to which you
belong. Most of us have some groups in common even though the individuals are different,
like family, coworkers, and classmates.Even if we don’t consciously think about the daily
interactions we have, every exchange contributes to the web of connections that makes up
American society. Society is complex, and so are its members. If we want to understand how
all the pieces fit together, we can use theories to take a closer look. A theory is a system of
ideas that work together to explain something.Sociological theories view society,
interactions among people, and the dynamics of workplace cultures from a broad
perspective. We can use these theories to reflect on our own experiences and explore
solutions to issues in society. Using these theories, we can examine social challenges, their
causes, and their potential solutions.Before you respond to the questions below, be sure to
complete this week’s learning activities. Each of those activities helps to build your
knowledge and develop a sociological perspective. Respond to the following questions and
share your ideas with your classmates and instructor in a minimum of 175 words:Choose 2
sociological theories you encountered this week that you think are particularly relevant to
social issues you are familiar with.In your own words, explain those theories and give an
example of how each theory could be used to explain or understand asocial issue.Which
sociological theory was most challenging for you, either to understand or to consider as it
might apply to a social problem? Assignment ContentThis week you encountered some
important sociological theories and discussed how they can be used to explain and address
various societal issues. You might recognize how some of these theories could apply in the
groups and communities you are a part of.In this assignment, you’ll be given a work
scenario in which you’re asked to explain sociological theories and how they can be used to
address an issue in the workplace. This assignment allows you to demonstrate how
sociologists use theories to consider social problems.Before you begin, look at the

2. assignment rubric so you’re aware of the requirements, and be sure to reach out to your
instructor if you have any questions.Scenario:Your employer has asked you and several
members of your team to investigate a social problem that is having an increasingly
negative influence on the success of your organization (you may use the organization you
work for now or choose one in your career field of interest). Your role as a team member is
to investigate and present sociological theories that will help others consider a way to
approach the social problem that the organization faces.To prepare for the presentation,
take the following steps:Select 1 sociological theory you think will best address the issue
facing your organization.Select 1 social problem relevant to your organization, and prepare
to share the following in your presentation:Identify the organization and summarize the
social problem and its effect on the organization.Identify a relevant sociological theory and
1 or 2 theorists associated with the theory.Summarize the theory’s perspective and explain
why it is relevant to the social problem facing your organization.Explain how your
organization might use the theory to approach understanding and solving the social
problem.Create a presentation in 6- to 8-slides introducing sociological theory to your
teammates.Include a title slide and speaker notes for each main slide.Cite references in your
presentation.Include a slide with APA-formatted references at the end of your presentation.
Do this to the best of your ability or use a citation generator if you need help.Submit your
assignment.