You will select a social/policy/legal reform and analyze its impact and/or effectiveness relative to social stratification. The task is to outline BOTH the positives and negatives of the reform and assess its overall impact. Then, to make recommendations and suggestions for future research. Paper should be 8-10 pages long….Some examples:Welfare Reform (This is the topic I chose) Pre 1996-Post 1996, United States of AmericaThe paper will have to include:A history of the issue/reform.Outside research documenting the effects of the policy/reformsA theoretical analysis of research utilizing both functional and conflict theorySuggestions for future researchImplications for Christian activists:-This can include recommendations and main points for Christian activists on MULTIPLE sides of the issueThe better papers will more fully integrate the concepts from the article and class in the analysis of the issueNotes from the professor:Academic Peer Review sources: 4 to 5 sources neededConsequences of Welfare Reform, has it been good or bad?
