There may be a take-home portion to our third exam. Read the introduction and chapters 1 and 2 in Code of the Street. Answer the following questions. Your answers are due the day of the exam. Do NOT work together on this assignment. These essays should be written completely independently.
Soc 1A
Midterm 3
Take-home Essay Questions
Part 1.
Read the Introduction in Code of the Street. According to Elijah Anderson, what is the “code of the street”? This part is worth two points. The suggested length of your answer is one paragraph (about five sentences).
Part 2.
Read Chapter 1 in Code of the Street. According to Elijah Anderson, who are the “decent” and who are the “street?” How does he describe both groups? This part is worth four points. The suggested length of your answer is one-half page double-spaced.
Part 3.
Read Chapter 2 in Code of the Street. According to Elijah Anderson, how do young people in inner-city Philadelphia campaign for respect? This part is worth four points. The suggested length of your answer is one-half page double-spaced.
Part 4.
Read Chapter 2 in Code of the Street. According to Elijah Anderson, what is “the dilemma of the decent kid?” This part is worth four points. The suggested length of your answer is one-half page double-spaced.
