Identify and explain a symbol that is meaningful to you and your society or culture. What does the symbol mean to you? What might it mean to others outside of your identified social group?
Compare the contributions of two pioneers in sociology, choosing two from the following list: Comte, Martineau, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber, Marx, DuBois, Cooley, Addams, Merton, Boudieu, or Wells-Barnett. Which sociologist do you believe made the most important contribution? Why? Defend your view.