2 short essays for sociology class with each being 400+ words. Thank you so much, I extremely appreciate your efforts! Essay #1 Shirley Jackson wrote a famous short story in 1948 called, “The Lottery.” The story describes a small American town that each year has a ritual “lottery” that townspeople believe gives them good luck for the upcoming harvest. Each year, a person is randomly chosen in the “lottery” and is immediately stoned to death by other members of the community. No community member publicly speaks against the ritual killing, and children are enthusiastic participants. From a sociological perspective, is the ritual of the “lottery” a deviant practice? Explain your answer making sure to clearly define the concept of “deviance,” using at least one sociological theory of deviance described in Chapter 7, and incorporating at least 3 key concepts from any chapter in the textbook. Essay #2 For this essay, answer the question: How does America’s healthcare system compare to other industrialized countries in the world? To answer this broad question, you should describe the key features of America’s healthcare system, and explain cross-country comparisons of at least one health outcome. You should also explain what sociological factors contribute to health disparities. Make sure you incorporate at least three key concepts from the textbook. (Chapter 19 for the topic of healthcare)
