Ecological Systems Theory

Question 1

Choose a peer who read different articles than you. Analyze their plan for supporting children within this family structure. 150 words or more.

Your analysis must answer the following questions:

• Do you agree with your peer’s thoughts on how Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory influences a child’s development in this family structure? If so, why do you agree? If you disagree, do you feel there is a different model that would be more appropriate?
• Do you agree or disagree with their statement about how the text supports or refutes the ideas shared in the article? Make sure to cite specific evidence from the text to support your thoughts.
• Make at least one positive observation and offer at least one piece of constructive criticism of their plan.

Question 2

A sociologist is studying sport and examining how parents may have unrealistic expectations about their children’s ability to be successful in sport. Which of the three sociological theories (functionalist theory, conflict theory, symbolic interctionism theory) is the sociologist using?

Question 3

Briefly discuss the cost of quality theories each of these men proposed: Crosby, Juran, and Deming.