The Problem We All Live With – Parts One and Two (Education Essay)

SOC 110: Documentary Response Paper 1
The Problem We All Live With – Parts One and Two
You can access the podcast by clicking on this link: https://www(dot)thisamericanlife(dot)org/562/the-problem-we-all-live-with-part-one
You may listen to the podcast episode and/or read the transcript, though I recommend listening to it for full effect.
In this paper, there are a number of questions/topics to address regarding the podcast. Remember, this is to be written in academic format – complete paragraphs (not bullet points), with an introduction and conclusion. You will draw on course material (and outside resource if necessary) to make your argument. While we are all welcome to our opinions, this is not a space in which to promote yours – the purpose of the assignment to make a sociological argument and support it with evidence, so where in this document should you write “I think” or “I feel” or “in my opinion” statements. Any statements that you make must be supported with evidence from the book or outside scholarly research. Failure to back up your arguments will result in a loss of all points.
• Please also use APA citation/reference format: https://owl(dot)english(dot)purdue(dot)edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Content:
1. What is the podcast episode’s overall argument or goal? (4-5 sentence summary)
2. Using information from the textbook (and the podcast), discuss briefly the history of racial inequality in the US. Then, tie that in with the podcast, by discussing what public school segregation reveals about race relations in America.
3. After listening to the story, explain whether or not integration will provide the solution argued by the host. Why or why not? Are there other factors involved that were not discussed that could contribute to the outcome?
4. How would a sociologist explain the variety of comments, many considered offensive, that were made at the parents meeting? How can these faulty opinions and attitudes be combated in a community?
 
Format:
1. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 double-spaced pages. Any less than 2 pages will result in you losing significant points. Attempts to artificially manipulate the length or your paper will also result in your losing significant points.
2. Size 12 font—Times New Roman.
3. 1-inch margins. (Most computers are set up with 1.25 inch margins)
4. Only include your name and date as your header. Do not include my name, the class name, the room number, etc.—this is a space filler and is unnecessary.
5. Please double-check spelling and grammar.

Rubric: 50 points
Content: 45 points
1. Overall argument, 4-5 sentences (10 points)
2. History of racial inequality tied in (15 points)
3. Integration as solution to school inequality (10 points)
4. Sociological discussion of offensive comments (10 points)
Format: 5 points
1. Minimum 2 double spaced pages
2. Size 12 times new roman
3. 1-inch margins
4. only name/date as header
5. spelling/grammar