- 17 Mar, 2021
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Sociology of education
Your essay will be evaluated on the following: direct and clear references to the reading/lectures, original analysis and critique rather than direct quotes and/or descriptions of the readings, coherent and, well-written, structured sentences and paragraphs. Proofread and EDIT your essay; do not submit a draft.
•Clearly label each response. See the bold text for label suggestions. Stay within the page limit. Papers must be typewritten, double-spaced 10 or 11 point font with one-inch margins. Late papers will not be accepted.
Read the New York Times article“End Legacy College Admissions” (9/7/2019) by the Editorial Board (EB) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/07/opinion/sunday/end-legacy-college-admissions.html
A) The Editorial Board statement contains elements of Conflict Theory. Identify two instances of Conflict Theory in the article. For each example; what is the specific argument and how does it exemplify Conflict Theory?
B) A common response in favor of Legacy College Admissions is the following: Legacy students bring financial resources to the university because they pay full tuition. The funds can be used to provide scholarships for students in need of financial assistance. Do you agree? Provide a specific rationale for your response.
(one page)
Do not need an introduction and conclusion. Also, not need a title. Only answer questions.