White collar/corporate crime

    1. Choose two news articles from a reputable source that were published within the past year; one about white collar/corporate crime, and the other about lower level violent or property crime. Write an essay (5-6 pages) comparing the two news stories from a sociological perspective, including: How the media framed the offender and the offenses (i.e.; Were photos used to help create a particular view? Was the language or urgency of the piece different? Is there a clear discrepancy between the two cases?) Explain this, using a sociological lens. OR 2. Choose two news articles from a reputable source that were published within the past year; one about a powerful man accused of a crime or public disgrace and the other about a powerful woman accused of a similar crime or public disgrace. Write an essay (5-6 pages) comparing the two news stories from a sociological perspective, including: How the media framed the male and the female accused (i.e.; Were photos used to help create a particular view? Was the language or urgency of the piece different? Is there a clear discrepancy between the two cases?) Explain this, using a sociological lens. OR 3. Choose two news articles from a reputable source that were published within the past year; one about a protest by Black Lives Matter (BLM) or Indigenous groups such as #IdleNoMore and one about a protest by groups that call themselves Patriots or Yellow Vests or Proud Boys. Write an essay (5-6 pages) comparing the two news stories from a sociological perspective, including: How the media framed each of the political sides and their actions (i.e.; Were photos used to help create a particular view? Was the language or urgency of the piece different? Is there a clear discrepancy between the two cases?) Explain this, using a sociological lens.Instructions: