A. Objective of AssignmentWe sometimes ask ourselves questions or make assumptions about why we are the way we are. Why do we hold certain worldviews so strongly? How should we be living our...

A. Objective of Assignment

We sometimes ask ourselves questions or make assumptions about why we are the way we are. Why do we hold certain worldviews so strongly? How should we be living our lives? This assignment will help to answer some of these questions. As you will discover, each person has a unique lens upon the world and how this world shapes them into the person they are. These assumptions can remain constant, and aspects may gradually evolve. Life events also


transform one’s way of thinking about


their life.

The objective of this assignment is to use your


s


ociological imagination to uncover how the social structure has shaped and created your life. It is your task to identify how social factors have moulded your unique self.

B. Instructions

1.


Introduction


: Begin by introducing yourself to the reader. In this section you should provide some detailed information about what you want your reader to discover about you. (e.g. birthplace/ siblings/ where you grew up/ interests/ your personality/ etc.)

2. Provide a short autobiography of yourself by reflecting on how the social structure has shaped you into the person you are today.


You are to apply 8 of the following terms in your discussion.

(Note: The definitions for each of the terms can be found in the textbook or other sources, preferably NOT a dictionary)

Terms

1. Gender
2. Culture
3. Subculture


of ___?___ (identify which one)


4. Ethnicity
5. Social Class
6. Institution of Family
7. Institution of Education
8. Institution of Religion
9. Institution of Media
10. Socialization

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The following includes a few examples of how you may apply the terms in your discussion


: (You are not


obliged


to discuss your religion, ethnicity etc, you have choices here)

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  In what ways do you think your
  
  
  gender
  
  
  plays a role in society? What made you come to this conclusion? / What are some of your own experiences with gender issues?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




• 
  
  
  

  
  
  
  What have you learned about the impact of
  
  
  social class
  
  
  and how it affects life chances or opportunities? What led you to this realization?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  In your view, does your
  
  
  ethnicity
  
  
  play a role in defining who you are? Why, or why not? / Do you think your ethnicity can affect your life chances in Canadian society? If so, how?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  How has
  
  
  culture
  
  
  shaped you as an individual and influenced your own values or views of society?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




• 
  
  
  

  
  
  
  What role has
  
  
  education
  
  
  played in your life?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  What effect has
  
  
  religion
  
  
  or lack of religion had on you?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  How has your
  
  
  family
  
  
  influenced the person you are today?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




• 
  
  
  

  
  
  
  What impact does the
  
  
  media
  
  
  have on you? In your view, what is the role of media in
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  culture and society? What brought you to this conclusion?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  What is one
  
  
  subculture
  
  
  of which you are a member? What have you learned as a result
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  of being a part of this subculture? For example, are there specific norms that you have
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  learned as a result of being a part of this group?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  How has the process of
  
  
  socialization
  
  
  helped shape your self-identity?
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  3
  
  
  . Format
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  1. 
     
     
     

     
     
     
     5 pages (1350-1500 words/ this does not include the c
     
     
     over-sheet
     
     
     )/ Typed/ Double- Spaced/ Font 12-Times New Roman
     
     
     

     
     
     
     

     
     
     
     Note: You can exceed the page limit (not more than 600 words). You will be deducted marks if you go under the required page limit.
     
     
     

     
     
     
     
  
  
  
  
  2. 
     
     
     

     
     
     
     Your paper needs an introduction, body and conclusion.
     
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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       Introduction
       
       
       : In this section you will briefly introduce yourself to the reader. Your introduction should be about a paragraph long (not more than 7-8 sentences).
       
       
       

       
       
       
       
     
     
     
     
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       Body
       
       
       :
       
       
       

       
       
       
       
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

o


Inthissectionoftheautobiography,youareapplying8termst(seeabove)to

help you reflect and uncover how the social structure has shaped you into the person you are today.

o


You must ensure your paper provides equal discussion to all 8 terms.

o


In your autobiography, underline each term only once. This should be done when you first apply the term in your discussion.

•


Conclusion:


What is one major learning that you have made from completing your autobiography?

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Use the


first-person perspective


(I, me, my, mine) when writing your autobiography.

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c. Note:

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  In-text citations are not required for this assignment.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  




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  Do not define the terms in your discussion.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

d. Your assignment should be stapled. (No plastic cover or duo-tangs)

Note:






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Remember the purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your grasp of

sociological concepts by using your sociological imagination to show how your life has been shaped by the social structure.