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1. assignment one Due Thursday In our discussion last week, we
assignment oneDue Thursday In our discussion last week, we considered the many societal
groups we belong to and how those groups and others, at both the micro- and macro-level,
contribute to a complex society. Not all groups are perceived or treated equally in our
society. Like other social issues, inequality can be explored with sociological theory.As you
prepare for this discussion, have in mind a social situation in the U.S. where inequality plays
a role. Put on your ‘sociologist hat’ and consider the sociological theories we talked about
last week as you approach these questions. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175
words:Summarize the situation where inequality appears. Do you consider this a micro- or
macro-level social issue?Which institutions or groups are negatively affected by the
inequality?Which social institutions or groups are involved in creating or promoting this
inequality? Provide some examples.What sociological theory or theories might be used to
help generate solutions to this inequality?assignment two Assignment ContentYour
experience with inequality has formed part of your personal identity. If we want to develop
impartial perspectives about inequality and other social problems, we can review
information gathered by groups who try to be objective. As we expand our understanding
beyond our personal experiences, we can better communicate with others to either broaden
their awareness of a social problem or persuade them to consider the limitations of their
own perspectives. Considering different perspectives encourages us to reexamine our own
opinions when we work with others to address social problems.This week’s assignment
provides a scenario in which you will consider inequality from different sociological
perspectives. You’ll be asked to use the sociological theories you have learned about as you
address this scenario.Scenario:You belong to a community task force that volunteers to
improve social problems. The city council has asked your team to provide a report on social
problems at a micro-level (your neighborhood or community) rather than a macro-level
(state or country).The task force has nominated you to put together an Inequalities Report
on their behalf to help inform the city’s decisions about solving these problems. For this
report, you will select 2 types of inequality that exist in your community and discuss how
they affect your community at a micro-level. You will also identify sociological theories that
city leaders can consider as they plan for solutions.Download and complete the Inequalities
Report on behalf of your fictional task force.Submit the completed report for your
assignment.ResourcesSubmission