Social Science Video Content - Spring 2023 - Drug Use in America
The Social Sciences department is launching the Spring 2023 video contest addressing Drug Use in America. All SSC students are invited to participate!
Video contest participants will examine Drug Use in America using a social science lens. Learning about this dilemma using credible sources that provide data and authoritative analysis of this phenomenon can contribute to our understanding of factors that impact this concern in the 21st century.
The purpose of the contest is to promote and reward excellence in student research and inquiry into the social sciences: history, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and economics. The contest is designed to increase student interest in the social sciences and encourage a greater appreciation for this subject area and the critical role the social science disciplines play in understanding both the individual and society.
Social sciences are at the forefront of the drug race, providing research and answers to unending questions that present themselves daily. Register to attend the Spring Social Science Hour as we discuss possible answers to questions about Drug Use in America from a social science perspective.
Winners of the contest will be announced at the Spring Social Science Hour Friday, April 14, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Social Science Video Contest Spring 2023 - Drug Use in America
Social Science Video Contest
Introduction: When it comes to drug use in America, we often turn to medical experts for answers. However, this is an issue that impacts our entire society. Social science researchers have been looking at the impact of drug use for decades. Psychologists have been exploring the benefits of marijuana use on PTSD while balancing the incoming research on its impact on psychosis. Sociologists have been looking into its impact on the differential treatment of race, class, and gender in the criminal justice system. In addition, the rise in drug addictions is being felt across all levels of social class, race, and gender lines. Economists examine the impact of the drug crisis on the economy. Political scientists consider the role of public policy in curbing the drug issue. Clearly, the social sciences are at the forefront of the drug race, providing research and answers to the unending questions that present themselves daily.
Spring 2023 Video Contest Topic: Drug Use in America: The drug use crisis
Due date: March 27, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Prompt: Create a 4–6-minute video where you critically examine the use of drugs through a social science lens. Use a social science lens to examine drug use. Be sure to include social science research, concepts, and/or theories. Read more in the tab titled "Research Your Topic".
- Be sure to incorporate a minimum of one scholarly (credible) source using APA Style to support/demonstrate your understanding of this topic.
- Be sure to review the grading rubric carefully to understand the judging criteria for this contest.
Spring 2023 - Key Dates
Key Dates and Deadlines
- March 27, 2023 - Video submission deadline
- Winners announced at the Social Science Hour Event on April 14, 2023
*Winners must be available to attend the Social Science Hour
- Sign up to attend the Social Science Hour Event on April 14, 2023 !