Discussion Post: Sociology
The early sociological thinkers and theorists. One that the text considers is Harriet Martineau. One of the things Martineau does in her work is use the Declaration of Independence to point out anomalies - contradictions between a society's declared morals and their actual practices. Martineau pointed to the treatment of slaves and women that seemed to contradict the Declaration of Independence's notion of freedom. If Martineau were traveling around the United States today what anomalies might she find
• Start off by saying who Harriet Martineau was in your own words.
• Then state what her sociological contributions were.
• Answer the question "If Martineau were traveling around the United States today what anomalies might she find?" Make sure you provide examples and can explain your ideas.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.