Covid-19 devastating consequences

Why has Covid-19 had the most devastating consequences for certain communities and not others? Discuss this sociologically using an intersectional framework.

This assignment of between 1500 and 2000 words, exclusive of APA referencing, will assess your comprehension of the course as a whole, with particular focus on term two.  Remember to think sociologically!

Due to Turnitin no later than Friday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 pm.  A late penalty applies

As I noted earlier, this final assignment requires you to demonstrate a synthesis of material, primarily from the second term of the course.

You will add a word count before your reference/s

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious academic offences I will be vigilant about scrutinizing your work for academic dishonesty and will pursue appropriate penalties for all cases of plagiarism.

NOTE: text chapter and section numbers are required for all citations.  See earlier info on how to cite and reference videos.

Citation: (Whatley & Davidson, 2020, 1.1) for Chapter 1, section 1

Reference: Whatley, J. & Davidson, D. (2020). Sociology of Health and Health Care. Toronto: Pressbooks, York University.

 This assignment is submitted in .doc or .docx format through Turnitin, via eClass, no later than Fri., Nov. 19 at 3:00 pm.

Use either Chrome or Firefox to submit to Turnitin.

Note the penalty for late submissions as noted in the syllabus and on eClass.

I strongly suggest you do not last-minute it as problems might arise!   Make sure you draft, review, rewrite!

You may think you know how to write a paragraph but you are expected to PARAGRAPH according to: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/paragraphs_and_paragraphing/paragraphing.html

REVIEW LINKS TO PARAPHRASING AND TIGHT WRITING!

You will need to engage with Chapter 17 to complete this assignment.

Question:

Why has Covid-19 had the most devastating consequences for certain communities and not others? Discuss this sociologically using an intersectional framework. You are expected to incorporate content from at least three of the following chapters: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17. You may cite from earlier chapters, but your focus is to be on Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17.

Grading Overall:

This assignment demonstrates work that is excellent or exceptional.  85% +

– It includes originality and insight as well as critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of relevant information.

This assignment demonstrates work that is clearly above average.  75-84%

– It includes a thorough grasp of the subject matter, and moves well beyond description.

This assignment demonstrates work that is competent. 60-74%

– It includes a basic grasp of the subject matter and an acceptable use of course materials and analysis.

This assignment demonstrates work that is marginally acceptable. 50-59%

– Considerably more attention to the assignment requisites and or to course content is required.

This assignment demonstrates work that is unsatisfactory. Below 50%

– Assignment requisites are not met and or course content is clearly inadequate.