The final essay, the third discussion question, and the quiz on genocide are the last assignments for the course. The final essay will be due December 2nd. The assignment is as follows:

Throughout this course you have been presented with sociological perspectives and concepts applied to real world global situations and issues. You have seen how “public issue” aspects and features of globalization affect individuals’ “private” lives. It is now your turn to apply this knowledge by using sociological concepts to discuss how a “public issue” related to globalization affects individuals’ private lives.

In your essay, (1) identify and describe a global public issue of your own choosing, (2) explain how the public global issue affects the private lives of individuals two different nations or regions of the world, (3) identify which of the major sociological perspectives we learned about in class best applies to this situation, and (4) explain why this perspective best applies to the situation using key terms associated with the perspective.