1. In a one-page sociology essay discuss the differences between capitalism and socialism. Your textbook states that a capitalist system is more productive than a socialist system, .Why? Meets chapter 12 objective 1 2.In a minimum of one page discuss the following: Latest studies indicate that marriage rates in the US are on decline and cohabitation rates are on the rise. What are advantages and limitations to each? How do the rates today compare with marriage and cohabitation over the past 50 years. In your opinion, what are possible consequences to this type change in the traditional family structure? Meets chapter 13 objective 1 3. Go to http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CS/CSIndex.html and select a creation myth/story other than Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Evolution, The Big Bang Theory, Creationism, Scientology, or Intelligent Design. Write a one-page summary of the article and compare and contrast that story with Christianity’s creation story. In your opinion, what is the purpose of creation stories? Meets chapter 13 objective 2 4. (In addition to your text, you may need to search for additional information over the Internet to complete this part of the assignment) In a one-page, well-written essay discuss the pros and cons of tracking and ability grouping in school. How does it promote inequality Meets Chapter 14 objective 1 5.In a minimum of one page respond to the following: According to research most all illnesses today in the US are based in life style choices – such as smoking. if this is the case should a person who has made poor choices pay more for health care or medical insurance? Why, why not? Meets Chapter 14, objective 2
