Select a topic from the list.
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Affirmative Action (may focus on affirmative action for racial or minorities, gender, or sexual orientation)
Bullying (may focus on school bullying or cyberbullying)
Violence in the media
Development and influence of gangs
Hate crimes against gays or other minorities
Domestic violence (may focus on married couples or dating couples)
Locate and read at least three (3) peer reviewed articles on the issue in the Strayer Library.
At least one (1) article should discuss the historical event(s) or legal decision(s) that make the issue a major one in the United States.
Two (2) of the articles should have different views about causes, effects, and ways to address the issue.
Write a 1,000 words paper in which you:
Provide an introduction to the paper with a thesis statement.
Describe at least three (3) key historical events and / or legal decisions that make the issue a major or important one in the U.S.
Discuss at least three (3) social psychology concepts addressed in the course that are related to the issue.
Analyze at least three (3) challenges individuals and law enforcement agencies face with the issue.
Explain your agreement with at least three (3) statements by authors of the references cited.
Explain your disagreement with at least two (2) statements by authors of the references cited.
Recommend at least two (2) ways that individuals should address the issue to help improve social elements involved in the issue.
Assignment 2: Analyzing a Major Issue (Optional Revision)
Due Week 10 and worth 260 points
The option to improve your grade on this assignment up to a maximum of 20% with a rewrite applies only if the following requirements are met:
Assignment 2 was submitted on time.
Rewrite of Assignment 2 was submitted on time.
All criteria were addressed in the first submission of the assignment.
The improvement of 20% will depend on the professor’s evaluation, using the same criteria as for the first submission.
The revised grade cannot exceed 94%.
Before revising the assignment, you should:
Review the feedback from your professor.
Review the criteria for Assignment 2 and make sure you have addressed the criteria thoroughly.
Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper (1,000 to 1,200 words) in which you:
Provide an introduction to the paper with a thesis statement.
Describe at least three (3) key historical events and / or legal decisions that make the issue a major or important one in the U.S.
Discuss at least three (3) social psychology concepts addressed in the course that are related to the issue.
Analyze at least three (3) challenges individuals and law enforcement agencies face with the issue.
Explain your agreement with at least three (3) statements by authors of the references cited.
Explain your disagreement with at least two (2) statements by authors of the references cited.
Recommend at least two (2) ways that individuals should address the issue to help improve social elements involved in the issue.
Suggest at least two (2) ways those in criminal justice (police officers, prosecuting attorneys, and/ or judges) should address the issue.
Provide a conclusion to the paper that includes a reference to the thesis statement and contains a summary of the main points.
Provide at least three (3) external peer-reviewed references to support your paper.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length or word count.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe the major theories within the field of social psychology.
Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and individuals.