The challenge here is that when you present both the support side and the opposition side, the class should NOT be able to distinguish which is your personal view. Sociologists work very hard at learning to set aside their biases in examining social issues. Its ok to hold opinions on a controversial issue thats only human. But in social research, its important to SET ASIDE your personal biases and opinions when gathering information. This forum is NOT aimed at changing your views regarding family values, but rather at helping you to objectively examine an issue without . This is a great tool to have because it helps you to better understand the CONTEXT for your own views. And its a powerful exercise in critical thinking. Lastly, after you have presented these two sides of the debate, only THEN should you reveal which side of the debate you support. Present a paragraph telling us what your honest views are on the issue, in a respectful manner, of course. Select from one of these issues related to family: Select one topic from the list above. You will need to do a little digging around on the Internet to discover the arguments in favor and in opposition. (Be sure to cite and reference any sources or websites you use). Make yourself a quick outline of the pros and cons. Present a paragraph where you play the role of someone who the issue. And explain why. Support your argument with your course materials and/or credible websites (For example, thinks gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to legally marry, thinks white couples should be allowed to adopt African-American babies, thinks the one-child policy in China is a beneficial idea, thinks parents should be notified before a teen is allowed to have an abortion) Present a paragraph where you play the role of someone who is the issue. And explain why not. Support your argument with your course materials and/or credible websites. (For example, thinks gay and lesbian couples should NOT be allowed to legally marry, for example thinks white couples should NOT be allowed to adopt African-American babies, thinks the one-child policy in China is a harmful idea, thinks teens should NOT be required to notify parents before having an abortion). Present a paragraph in which you explain your OWN view of the issue pro or con or somewhere in between. And explain why. Dont reveal your honest opinion until the very end of the post. Your readers should NOT be able to distinguish your view until reading this last paragraph. (150 Words) Heres an example While males are still required to register for the military draft, if the actual draft was re-instated for a future war, would this be a cause youd be willing to protest in favor of or against in the streets? How might American society respond to this?
