“Fix family life, fix crime”. This is the main headline of an article that appeared…

INSTRUCTIONS: In groups of 4 – 5 members, read the attached Article as described below and answer the questions which follow.
“
Fix family life, fix crime”.
This is the main headline of an article that appeared in The Sunday Gleaner, January 12, 2018. It was written by guest columnist Betty Ann Blaine. Read the article and in your groups answer the following questions.
State clearly the sociological perspective the article is utilizing. Explanation including theorists are also required to substantiate your decision.
(maximum 2 pages)
Explain with the use of relevant sociological concepts what the author highlights as the
‘root’
of the problem and how does it affect the wider society in Jamaica?
(maximum 2 pages)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a child coming from a low soci-economic status as opposed to coming from a home where there is enough financial and emotional support. What are the implications regarding access to education and the economic status of the family.
(maximum 2 pages)
Discuss the impact of a lack of access to educational opportunities and how they are aggravated by the family situation/structure.
( maximum 2 pages)
Highlight and discuss any ideas the group may have and/or that the government should implement to help to solve the problem.
( maximum 2 pages)
MARKS WILL BE ALLOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY:
1. Identification and use of relevant/appropriate Sociological
Theory/Theories where applicable – 3 marks
2. Identification of Sociological theorist/Theorists – 2 marks
3. Explanation of Sociological Theory/theories – 15 marks
4. Identification and use of relevant sociological concepts – 10 marks
5. Analysis and application – 10 marks
6. Logical structure, grammar and use of APA – 5 marks
7. Team work, creativity and originality in response –
5 marks
Total 50 marks
Attachments:
9550496_1_9548857-1-introduction-to-sociology—group-cw-iii-summer-2022.doc