SOC 3343 - Social Movements  

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A cultural movement is a group of people working together to advance cultural norms, beliefs, and goals that differ from those held by the mainstream society. It addresses issues of lifestyle and values more than issues of politics and the economy.

• Art Cars

• Tattoo/Body Modificiation

• Hip Hop

• Medical Marijuana

• Legalization of Marijuana

• International Humanitarian Art

• Childbirth (Natural and/or Counter Natural)

• Food (Organic and/or Counter Organic)

• Home Schooling

• Tea Party

• GBLT in Middle East & Africa

• Sovereign Citizens

• Anti-Indian Mascots

• Recognition of "Mixed Race" Category

• Language (e.g. - English only, etc.)

• "Slow" Movement

• Leadership Conference of the Women Religious

Describe and analyze a new cultural social movement either as a single organizational effort or a movement that is counter to a given cultural movement.

Papers must be 8-pages minimum, double spaced, with 1-inch margins (vertical & horizontal).

• Cover page: Title, course#, student#, date
• Introduction: Must include a precise designation of the thesis subject or state which topic was chosen.
• Comparative Analysis: [1] Description and/or definition of the movement (Historical origins, manifesto, members). [2] Comparisons (e.g. - between two movements, same movement over time, movements on similar issues, between countries).
• Conclusion: Summarize analysis.
• References: Minimum of 10 journal articles, books, and LIMITED Internet (ACCEPTED: government, well-known news sources, and established organizations website). Reference list must be in ASA Style.

Find journal articles on your topic through the database links below (AccessUH/CougarNet log-in required):

*Provide as much information as you have available.

Reference these handouts for additional examples of ASA style formatting, including in-text citations and reference lists.