IDST 3350: A Research Proposal for Final Paper
Research Topic: Sociological Perspectives on Gender Stratification Gender stratification is a form of social inequality that involves the unequal distribution of power, privilege, and wealth between female and males in contemporary human societies. There are four major sociological perspectives on gender stratification. These include the functionalist perspective, the conflict perspective, the symbolic interactionist perspective, and the feminist perspective. The functionalist perspective suggests that gender roles exist to maximize social efficiency. The conflict perspective suggests that men, as the dominant gender, subordinate women to maintain privilege and power in society. Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives are macro-level perspectives; that is, these perspectives broadly focus on the social structures that shape society as whole. The symbolic interactionist perspective suggests that gender stratification is created and reinforced through daily social interactions and the use of symbols. The symbolic interactionist perspective is a micro-level perspective; that is, gender stratification is examined at the level of face-to-face interaction. Finally, the feminist perspective suggests that
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Introduction A. General Background of Research Topic B. Thesis statement: Gender stratification is a form of social stratification that involves the unequal distribution of power, privilege, and wealth between females and males in contemporary human societies. II. Body A. Supporting Argument 1: Functionalist Perspective B. Supporting Argument 2: Conflict Perspective C. Supporting Argument 3: Symbolic Interactionist Perspective D. Supporting Argument 4: Feminist Perspective E. Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Sociology Discipline 1. Relevant Theories 2. Types of Data 3. Research Methods F. Concept Map of Research