Tag: Sociological Theory

Define crime and what it means to conform in a sociological context.Use a sociological theory to determine if there is a relationship between substance use issues and crime.

List social programs in your local area that can support parents and youth with information and family services related to substance use issues.
Support the information in your guide with data from current and factual resources.

The Strange Fruit

The Story of Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday + Lyrics [Eva Schubert]
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wnV89qo21A

Analyze ‘Strange Fruit’ by Billie Holiday by establishing connections between the song’s lyrics and relevant sociological concepts/terms (bolded terms in the textbook) or theories. Be sure to use at least one Sociological theory (functionalist, conflict, and interactionist) in your analysis.

Discuss how the lyrics to ‘Strange Fruit’ conveys the depths of racism include sociological concepts as you examine the lyrics.

Identify which social movement the song is associated with and include another song or songs that have motivated social movements or helped to create social change.

Explain at least one of these songs and the problem(s) that it addressed. Be creative, the song can be old or new, about problems such as wars, women rights, gun control, religious expression, race, social inequality, etc. (1 paragraph, 5-7 sentences in length)