You will combine one life stage (Column
A) and one social issue (Column B) from the below columns to engage in the discussion of a social phenomenon and apply a theory to make sense of this phenomenon.
Column A Column B
Infancy Incarceration
Early Childhood IPV/Sexual Assault
Middle Childhood Addiction
Adolescence Work Oppression
Young Adulthood Trauma
Middle Adulthood Homelessness, Housing Insecurity
Late Adulthood Ability/Disability
Very Late Adulthood Poverty/Hoarding wealth
Death, Dying, Grief or Loss
For example, your paper could be on the experience of (a) sexual assault in young adulthood, (b) disability in very late adulthood, or (c) grief in adolescence. Once you have selected a combination that interests you, you will locate a theory that can help you understand the phenomenon you are describing and/or help you understand how to support those who it affects. You will then thoroughly describe this theory and thoughtfully apply it to the phenomenon. The paper will include the following sections:
1. Introduction (2 points): a brief description of what you will argue in your paper and how this argument will be organized (make sure to include a clear plan or “roadmap” for the paper, telling your reader what you will do);
2. Description of Phenomenon (8 points): a description of the phenomenon you are interested in exploring. Use at least four empirical references in this section and address the following questions (when applicable) in your description:
1. How common is this phenomenon?
2. How is it different in this life stage than in other life stages?
3. Who is most at risk of experiencing this phenomenon (when applicable)?
4. How does the social environment contribute to this phenomenon?
5. How has this phenomenon changed over time (ex. for different generations, historical events)?
3. Description and Application of Theory (8 points): a description of a theory that can help you understand or treat this phenomenon and the application of this theory. Use at least four empirical sources in this section and address the following questions (when applicable) in your description/application:
1. How is this theory described?
2. Who established this theory? When? Why?
3. How do you use it to understand this phenomenon?
4. How can this theory help us intervene and support those experiencing this phenomenon?
5. What are the gaps in this theory?
4. Conclusion (2 points): a short wrap-up and summary of the most important points made in your paper.
Please include section headers in your paper and be mindful of the fact you will also be graded on writing, editing, and APA formatting (5 points). This paper should be submitted via Blackboard due Session 12 by 5 pm. A minimum of 5 peer-reviewed articles are required to support your work.
I choose early childhood, childhood trauma, and immigration. I want the paper to talk about language barriers and cultural differences. I will include articles and videos that can. the textbook on early childhood is on chapter 4.
