Films On Demand: Sociology Collection: Social Institutions

Review the list of Films on Demand: Sociology Collection: Social Institutions to select and watch one video from each of the following categories listed: family, education, and religion. 

 

Prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint®  presentation.

Include photos, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, animations, videos, or audio clips. Document the source of each media item you include.

Include the following in your paper or presentation:

  • Prepare an introduction that identifies the major social institutions in society and why they are important.
  • Describe each video and the social institutions it addresses.
  • Identify any relevant models of power structure or political behavior that might be influential.
  • Explain the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives on the family, religion, and education. Which perspective does each film use to discuss the institution? Explain specific examples from the videos.
  • Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of the essay and describes how these institutions have influenced you.