How do you change someone’s mind?
Using the theory of Ethnomethodology and at least one other theory (Symbolic Interactionism and/or Conflict Theory and/or Structural Functionalism), craft a way to change what someone believes, as well as change the behaviors associated with that belief.
Your TA will be looking for
a strong, clear introduction
a strong, clear thesis in bold print
overall excellent quality of writing
an explanation of the situation you are addressing
an explanation of the 5 Features/Ethnomethodology
an explanation of the other theory used
a statement of solution (set of solutions)
an explanation of how your solution(s) will use 5 Features/ethnomethodology
an explanation of how your solution will use the other theory you chose
a strong, clear conclusion
and a bibliography in APA style.
Deeply use required course materials.
Optional/recommended materials can be used to supplement use of required materials.
It is not permitted to use materials from outside of course required and recommended materials (without instructor approval).
Do not use AI in developing your work.
Please please do not use AI
These are the sources that can be used but only these sources can be used no outside sources.
As mentioned above all 5 theories of ethonmethodology have to be used
They go as the 1. Reality is Reflexive 2. Reality is Coherent 3. Reality is dependent on interaction 4. Reality is Fragile 5. Reality is Permeable
The reading for this I will upload below but it’s citation is here below
Mehan, H. & Wood, H. (2011). Five Features of Reality. In J. O’Brien (Ed.), The Production of Reality: Essays and Readings on Social Interaction (5th Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
Amy Cuddy TED Talk – Fake it Till You Make it The link is below
I will also upload the whole textbook where you can use chapters 1-6 for support
Newman, D. M. (2021). Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life (Brief Edition/7th Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
