Part 2 Inequality Assignment (For UNT Assessment)
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Inequality: A Sociological Analysis
Assignment Overview:
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate your ability to synthesize numerical data and sociological perspectives. Throughout the semester, we have been developing our understanding of various sociological theories including conflict theories, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and theories related to race, class, and gender (such as intersectionality). In this exercise, you will use the data attached to identify numerical patterns and then apply any TWO sociological perspectives in explaining why these patterns exist.
Below is a suggested outline to help guide your development of the paper. Please pay particular attention to the rubric given on the following page, as it provides specific information on where your points will come from and what I will be looking for.
Suggested Outline:
Number of Paragraphs to Write | Purpose | More Details |
|---|---|---|
Paragraph 1 | Introduction | State the issue and concept of what you will be presenting. |
Paragraph 2 | Data | State patterns in the data (below) and extrapolate possible social connections focusing on health disparities and inequality. |
Paragraph 3-6 | Theory/Data | Give a brief review of the TWO theories you use to make sense of the observed patterns in the data. Apply each theory as it relates to the data. |
Paragraph 7 | Conclusion | Synthesize conclusion of material focusing on the social implications present from the data. Elaborate on how these patterns relate to the larger society. |
Note: You do not need to discuss all data visualizations provided in this document. You may focus on one or multiple, depending on the social theories you focus on. What is most important is that you use two sociological theories to make sense of the data, as well as using the data to support, build on, or challenge existing theories.
Formatting Requirements:
The assignment must adhere to the following formatting requirements:
- The paper must be at least 2 pages (no more than 5 pages)
- The paper must be submitted in PDF format
- The paper must be written in 12 point Times New Roman font
- The paper must be double-spaced
- All page margins must be 1 inch
- Any text or other sources that are paraphrased, quoted, or used for general guidance must be cited appropriately using any conventional citation method you are familiar with (e.g., APA, MLA, ASA, etc.). If you are not familiar with a citation method, seek assistance from the instructor or the free University writing labLinks to an external site..
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Statement of Purpose (C) – Provides a structure for assessing the ability to present a main idea. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Presents a sophisticated central idea | 3 Pts Proficient: Presents a central idea | 2 Pts Developing: Attempt to present a central idea | 1 Pt Beginning: Minimal attempt to present a central idea | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Content Development (C) – Provides a structure for assessing content development. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Thorough development of content | 3 Pts Proficient: Adequate development of content | 2 Pts Developing: Partial development of content | 1 Pt Beginning: Minimal development of content | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Introduction of Problem, Question, or Issue (CT) – Provides a structure for assessing the introduction of a problem. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Clearly identifies the challenge and subsidiary, embedded, or implicit aspects of the problem, question, or issue | 3 Pts Proficient: Summarizes the problem, question, or issue, but some nuances and details are missing or glossed over | 2 Pts Developing: Summarizes the problem, question, or issue, though some aspects are incorrect or confused | 1 Pt Beginning: Fails to accurately identify and summarize the problem, question, or issue | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Presentation, Interpretation, and Analysis of Information, Data, or Evidence (CT) – Provides a structure for assessing the analysis of evidence. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Examines and addresses evidence and its source; questions the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of evidence | 3 Pts Proficient: Provides evidence of search, selection, and source evaluation skills, discerns fact from opinion and may recognize bias in evidence | 2 Pts Developing: Demonstrates adequate skill in searching, selecting, and evaluating sources to meet the information need; use of evidence is qualified and selective | 1 Pt Beginning: Repeats information provided without question or dismisses evidence without adequate justification; data/evidence or sources are simplistic or inappropriate | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Interpret, Analyze, or Explain Numerical Data or Observable Facts Culminating in One or More Conclusions (E/Q) – Provides a structure for assessing an analysis. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Skillfully interprets, analyzes, or explains data to draw well-supported conclusion | 3 Pts Proficient: Successfully interprets, analyzes, or explains data to draw conclusion | 2 Pts Developing: Attempts to interpret, analyze, or explain data, but is unable to draw conclusion | 1 Pt Unsatisfactory: Does not interpret, analyze, or explain the numerical data | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Process, Synthesize, or Manipulate Numerical Data or Observable Facts (E/Q) – Provides a structure for assessing data manipulation. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Skillfully processes, synthesizes, or manipulates data to solve problem | 3 Pts Proficient: Successfully processes, synthesizes, or manipulates data to solve problem | 2 Pts Developing: Attempts to process, synthesize, or manipulate data to solve problem | 1 Pt Unsatisfactory: Does not process, synthesize, or manipulate data or facts, but merely restates data/facts | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Acknowledge Perspectives (SR) – Provides a structure for assessing the evaluation of perspectives. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Exceptional ability to articulate insights into diverse cultural/Intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases | 3 Pts Proficient: Advanced recognition and articulation of diverse cultural/Intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases | 2 Pts Developing: Adequate understanding of diverse cultural/Intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases | 1 Pt Beginning: Surface understanding of diverse cultural/Intercultural perspectives including one’s own cultural rules and biases | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
Apply Civic Responsibility (SR) – Provides a structure for assessing the application of civic responsibility. Threshold: 3.0 Pts | 4 Pts Advanced: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community- based action and/or research and exceptional reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement | 3 Pts Proficient: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community- based action and/or research and advanced reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement | 2 Pts Developing: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community- based action and/or research and adequate reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement | 1 Pt Beginning: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community- based action and/or research that shows limited ability to reflect or analyze the purpose and benefits of the engagement | 0 Pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | 4 Pts |
32 Pts |
Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be found in the Syllabus and in the Module called Part 2 Inequality Assignment.
Figure 1.
Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic. The U.S. Census Bureau's poverty threshold for a family with two adults and one child was $20,578 in 2019.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation estimates based on the 2008-2019 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. https://www.kff.org/statedata/Links to an external site.
Figure 2.
Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic. “Uninsured” includes those without health insurance and those who have coverage under the Indian Health Service only. “Rate” refers to the percentage of the population or subpopulation with no insurance.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation estimates based on the 2008-2019 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates. https://www.kff.org/statedata/Links to an external site.
Figure 3.
Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic. Data represent adults who reported that there was a time in the past 12 months when they needed to see a doctor but could not because of cost.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s 2013-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). https://www.kff.org/statedata/Links to an external site.
Figure 4.
Notes: Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic. The remaining categories of self-reported health are “good,” “very good,” and “excellent.”
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s 2013-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). https://www.kff.org/statedata/Links to an external site.
View Rubric
| Core C/CT/EQ/SR – short | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatement of Purpose (C) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Presents a sophisticated central idea 3 pts Proficient: Presents a central idea 2 pts Developing: Attempt to present a central idea 1 pts Beginning: Minimal attempt to present a central idea 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development (C) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Thorough development of content 3 pts Proficient: Adequate development of content 2 pts Developing: Partial development of content 1 pts Beginning: Minimal development of content 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction of problem, question or issue (CT) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Clearly identifies the challenge and subsidiary, embedded, or implicit aspects of the problem, question or issue 3 pts Proficient: Summarizes the problem, question or issue but some nuances and details are missing or glossed over 2 pts Developing: Summarizes the problem, question or issue, though some aspects are incorrect or confused 1 pts Beginning: Fails to accurately identify and summarize problem, question or issue 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation, interpretation and analysis of information, data or evidence (CT) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Examines and addresses evidence and its source; questions the accuracy, relevance and completeness of evidence 3 pts Proficient: Provides evidence of search, selection and source evaluation skills; discerns fact from opinion and may recognize bias in evidence 2 pts Developing: Demonstrates adequate skill in searching, selecting and evaluating sources to meet the information need; use of evidence is qualified and selective 1 pts Beginning: Repeats information provided without question or dismisses evidence without adequate justification; data/evidence or sources are simplistic or inappropriate 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterpret, analyze or explain numerical data or observable facts culminating in one or more conclusions (E/Q) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Skillfully interprets, analyzes or explains data to draw well-supported conclusion 3 pts Proficient: Successfully interprets, analyzes or explains data to draw conclusion 2 pts Developing: Attempts to interpret, analyze or explain data, but is unable to draw conclusion 1 pts Unsatisfactory: Does not interpret, analyze or explain the numerical data 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProcess, synthesize or manipulate numerical data or observable facts (E/Q) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Skillfully processes, synthesizes or manipulates data to solve problem 3 pts Proficient: Successfully processes, synthesizes or manipulates data to solve the problem 2 pts Developing: Attempts to process, synthesize or manipulate data but is unable to solve the problem 1 pts Unsatisfactory: Does not process, synthesize or manipulate data or facts, but merely restates data/facts 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcknowledge Perspectives (SR) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Exceptional ability to articulate insights into diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one's own cultural rules and biases. 3 pts Proficient: Advanced recognition and articulation of diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one's own cultural rules and biases 2 pts Developing: Adequate understanding of diverse cultural/intercultural perspectives including one's own cultural rules and biases 1 pts Beginning: Surface understanding of diverse cultural perspectives including one's own cultural rules and biases 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApply Civic Responsibility (SR) view longer description threshold: 3 | 4 pts Advanced: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and exceptional reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement 3 pts Proficient: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and advanced reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement 2 pts Developing: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research and adequate reflective analysis of the purpose and benefits of the engagement 1 pts Beginning: Demonstrates civic engagement through reflection on community based action and/or research that shows limited ability to reflect or analyze the purpose and benefits of the engagement 0 pts Not Applicable: Did not complete or no attempt | / 4 pts |
| Total Points: 0 |