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Introduction to Social Analysis

Learning Outcome 1: Explain theoretical approaches used to analyse modern industrial societies.

Learning Outcome 2: Apply sociological perspectives to an analysis of changes occurring in families, social inequality, and the role of the State in Australian society.

Task

Using sociological perspectives of conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, rational choice/exchange and functionalism, discuss how homelessness could be explained.

You are required to locate, read and analyse 10 academic sources that will assist you in responding to the topic in preparation for writing your academic essay (Assessment 3). You can use your textbook as one of the sources.

Identify a set of 10-12 potentially useful sources. Get Assignment Help from Trusted writers.
Download your final 10 academic sources to your computer.
Read the academic sources you have selected, making notes where useful.

FORMAT:
Create your mapping document. This is similar to an annotated bibliography. For each academic source you have located, write a 100 - 150 word entry containing:
Reference: an end-text reference (see your referencing guide.)
Summary: brief summary of the theory, findings, or argument including:
Author's viewpoint:
Describe the main argument(s). E.g. Evans (2010) found that...
Interpret interpret the significance of the ideas. E.g. Evans (2010) found that... and this was significant because...
Evaluate the value of the ideas. E.g. Evans (2020) found that... and this was significant because... but it is opposed/challenged by ...
Relevance of text:
Evaluate the objectivity, reliability, and credibility of the resource
Reflect on the usefulness of the resource for your research
Please follow these guidelines:
Type your assignment.
Use A4 portrait orientation page setup and leave a suitable margin (e.g. 3-4cm).
Present your writing in 2 line spacing.